The LEND Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes former trainees who have achieved leadership success through commitment, perseverance and dedication. The honoree is selected by the Training Coordinator Committee, and is chosen based on significant contributions to his or her professional field, as well as the willingness to invest in improving the health status of children with special health care needs.

LEND Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees

2006

Russell Barkley, PhD

Psychology Intern, 1976-1977

Professor

Medical University of South Carolina

2005

David Willis, MD

Developmental Pediatrics Fellow, 1978-1980

Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital

Portland, Oregon

2004

Janet Brockman, MS, CCC

Speech and Language Pathology Intern, 1982-1983

Director, Craniofacial Program

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

Portland, Oregon

2003

Eric Mash, PhD
Psychology Intern, 1969-1970
Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Calgary

2002

Betsy Crais, PhD
Speech Language Pathology Intern, 1979-1980
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of North Carolina

2001

Susan Winthrop, MD
Speech Language Pathology Intern 1974-1975
Portland Public Schools, Special Education Program