Brianna Heath

Brianna Heath, PhD joined the UC Davis MIND Institute UCEDD in 2026 as program manager. Previously, she worked as program manager for MIND Institute autism research programs and has experience with data management, research and evalution, federal reporting, and working with autistic youth and their families. Her role serves as a bridge between project leaders, clinicians, researchers, collaborators, and the community. She also aids with disseminating research findings through the IDDRC (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center) Scientific Dissemination efforts and is an alum of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. She has ADHD and is passionate about promoting self-advocacy for neurodivergent individuals and educating others on providing accomodations and supports for those individuals. Across all these domains, her work is aimed at bridging the gap between those with lived experience and the policy makers, clinicians, and researchers whose work directly affects the lives of those individuals.