LEND Distinguished Alumni Award

The LEND Distinguished Alumni Award is provided annually to recognize 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

2015
Robin McCoy, MD
Pediatrics

2014
Kami Beaulieu, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech

2013
Amy Costanza-Smith, PhD, CCC-SLP
Speech

2012
Heather Durham, AuD
Audiology

2011
Laurie Powers, PhD
Psychology

2010
Kathleen Huntington, RD, LD
Nutrition

2009
Kathy Shelton, PhD
Nursing

2008
Barb Dworschack, MSW
Social Work

2007
Kristen Knight, MS
Audiology
Pediatric Audiologist
Oregon Health & Science University

2006
Russell Barkley, PhD
Psychology Intern, 1976-1977
Professor, Psychiatry
Medical University of South Carolina

2005
David Willis, MD
Developmental Pediatrics Fellow, 1978-1980
Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital

2004
Janet Brockman, MS, CCC
Speech and Language Pathology Intern, 1982-1983
Director, Craniofacial Program
OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

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
Special Education Program, Portland Public Schools