The CHARGE study staff and clinicians are dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience for children and parents during their participation in the study.

Clinic Coordinators

Jesus Hermosillo, Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Jesus oversees the day to day operation of the CHARGE clinic and ensures that things run smoothly. He serves as the main liaison for the families who participate in CHARGE and is responsible for guiding participants through the enrollment process, scheduling clinic visit(s) and helping parents complete the various activities that are part of the study protocol.

Ivonne Cruz, Clinical Research Coordinator, CHARGE Recruitment

Ivonne’s primary responsibility is recruiting families for participatioin in the study and coordinating participation for Spanish-speaking families. She serves as the study’s liaison to the community of Latino families with developmental disabilities.

Melanie Espindola, Assistant Research Coordinator, Interviewer

Melanie coordinates and conducts the interview for the CHARGE study. This includes helping parents prepare for their interview appointment, and collecting self-administered questionnaires that are supplemental to the interview process.

 

McKenzie Oliver, Project Manager

Dorcas Roa, Lead Clinical Psychologist

Susan Bacalman, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker.