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Carole Zangari, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
zangaric@nova.edu
Dr. Zangari has been a professor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Nova Southeastern University since 1994. She joined the NSU CARD Satellite in 2014 and currently serves as its Executive Director. Dr. Zangari earned her master's degree in SLP from the College of New Jersey and her doctoral degree in Special Education from Purdue University. She is involved in the Language Links group with Lori Wise and runs the CARD Communication and Autism Network for SLPs who work with nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals with autism and related disabilities. Her primary area of expertise is in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the development of literacy skills in individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. She blogs at www.PrAACticalAAC.org .
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Luis Grana, M.S.
DIRECTOR
luism@nova.edu
Mr. Luis Grana is the Director of the NSU Satellite Office. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and his M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He has worked with individuals with ASD and their families for over 20 years in various capacities. Mr. Grana has held several different positions at CARD for 16 years. He currently runs the Family Support group at the Nova CARD office.
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Lori Wise, M.S.
COORDINATOR OF CLINICAL & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
lw831@nova.edu
Lori is the Coordinator of Clinical and Educational Services at CARD. She holds Florida teaching certificates in the areas of Special Education and Reading.
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Susan Lepri, M.S.
CLINICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
slepri@nova.edu
Susan graduated from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where she completed her B.S. in Psychology in 2010. She continued her education at Nova Southeastern University where she graduated summa cum laude in 2013 with an M.S. in Developmental Disabilities and a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Maria A. Silva, Ph.D.
CARD Specialist
mm1064@nova.edu
Dr. Silva has dedicated over 20 years to the field of special education. In 2024, she earned her Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Special Education from Florida International University. She previously completed her B.A. in Exceptional Student Education at Miami-Dade College (2007), as well as her M.S.Ed. in Elementary Special Education (2011) and her Ed.S. in 2022, from Florida International University. Her passion for supporting individuals with ASD and their families is deeply personal and professional—rooted in her experiences as a special education teacher, a researcher, and the mother of a child with autism.
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Nina Garcia, B.S.
CARD Specialist
ngarcia@nova.edu
Nina Garcia is a CARD Specialist at the NSU Satellite office. She holds a B.S. in Exceptional Student Education and previously taught for three years in Miami-Dade County Public Schools across resource, co-teach, and self-contained classroom settings. At CARD, Nina leads Teacher’s Chat and co-facilitates Coach’s Circle and Just for Moms Broward, providing support and resources for educators and caregivers in the autism community.
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Natalie Dominguez, B.A.
CARD Specialist
ndoming1@nova.edu
Natalie Dominguez is a CARD Specialist with over five years of experience as a special education teacher. In 2020, Natalie earned her B.A. in Psychology from Florida International University and holds a teaching certificate in elementary education. She has been dedicated to supporting children with diverse learning needs and partnering with families to encourage their growth. Natalie enjoys working alongside parents and colleagues to create a strong network of community and care.
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