Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh
Dr. Kavanaugh is a Professor of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a clinical expertise in caregiving across neurological conditions. Her research is global, focusing on the translational nature of care and building support program across language and culture for children and youth as caregivers “young carers.” She is an international leader in program development, including YCare, a multidisciplinary youth caregiving skills and support protocol for young carers in ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Kavanaugh is also president of Global Neuro YCare, an international non-profit, focused on developing language and culturally accessible programs and supports for children, youth, and families in neurological conditions around the globe.