Meet Our Expert Contributors

We have put together a panel of experts in early child development, education, health and caring for new parents and we are so proud of their contributions to STEM Starts Now and individual contributions to society. Collectively, they provide you with all the information to give your baby the best start possible!

JenWalker1
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ashley Darcy Mahoney
Associate Professor
Natalie Brito
Assistant Professor
Melissa Baralt
Associate Professor
Lynn Journey
Physical Therapist
katie1
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Tanya Myers
Physical Therapist
Laura Liss
Yoga Instructor
Lyn Kaiser
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Kelly Kirk-Wentzel
Licensed Professional Counselor
elainetobias2
Lactation Consultant & Delivery Nurse
juliakamanda2
Singer/songwriter, Teacher & Author
melissavulupas2
Early Childhood Educator
devyanichowdhury2
Pediatric Cardiologist
annezachry2
Professor, Researcher and Author
jenniferreed2
Dietitian
mikaylakemmerly2
Occupational Therapist
BrandySpeas2
STEM Educator
SabreenaShaller2
STEM Education Student Intern

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