

Dedicated Child Life practitioner specializing in sleep training, pediatric cardiac care, behavioral assistance and therapeutic interventions for families. Proven ability to create supportive environments that encourage emotional exploration and healing. Leverages creative arts to facilitate mental wellness and resilience. Effective communicator with a strong emphasis on empathy and collaboration in care delivery.
Detail-oriented infant care specialist with 25 years of experience in newborn and infant care.
Certificates
FOUNDATION WORK - 'TETRALOGY OF FALLOT FOUNDATION INC.'
Head Researcher for Medical Publication – 'Long Term Effects and the Congenital Gap' co- author of full paper (not abstract)
DCF AND DOE CHILD CARE CERTIFICATIONS
Behavior Technician - Autism Partnership Foundation (Registration in progress)
For DCF Childcare Hours
Preschool Appropriate Practices
Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices
School Aged Appropriate Practices
Special Needs Appropriate Practices
State and Local Rules and Regulations
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Behavioral Observation and Screening
Basic Guidance and Discipline
Trauma Informed Care for Early Childhood
Early Literacy and Language
Early Literacy of Children of Age (Birth to 3yrs old)
Early Childhood Computer Learning
Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten
Mathematical Thinking For Early Learners
Phonological Awareness: Development for Preschoolers
Language & Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
Hand Washing, Diaper Changing and the Prevention of Communicable Diseases
Fire Safety and Preparedness Credential
OSHA Childcare and First Aid
BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare and Public Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens
Broadway World – Winner – Best Lighting Design, 2014 for Thrill Me! Won with over 46,000 national votes
Carbonell Award– Nominated – Best Lighting Design, 2014 for Thrill Me!
“Best Solo Show” - The Iliad – 2012-2013 (Broward/Palm Beach 'New Times' Magazine)
Named: “Top 10 most memorable 2013 South Florida Theater Productions”
Silver Palm Award - “Best New Theater Company” – for 'Outre Theater Co.' - Resident LD
THEATER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
2005-2006 HS Theater Scholarship Award
2006 Thespian Honor Bar Award
2011 Theater Scholarship
Silver Cord Award
Jay Risk, Stefanie Risk. Clinical and Experimental Cardiology. ‘The Long Term Effects and The Congenital Gap’, 12.11.17, 12.28.24