Lisa Carey is the Senior Education Consultant at the Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education (CILSE) at Kennedy Krieger Institute and a CAST Cadre Member. Lisa was part of the CILSE’s first fellowship cohort, where she studied neuroscience, behavior science, school law, and scientific inquiry with faculty of Kennedy Krieger Institute and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Lisa serves as a bridge between researchers, clinicians, and educators, translating advances in the cognitive sciences to actionable practices within the classroom. Prior to joining CILSE, Lisa served as a special educator in Baltimore County and St. Mary’s County, Maryland, where she specialized in inclusive practices. Lisa has facilitated UDL implementation projects in several school systems and states. She received a BA in History from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a Masters in Teaching with certification in special education and social studies education from Goucher College, and a School Administrator certificate from Towson University. She has also served as adjunct faculty at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Towson University, covering topics of exceptionality and UDL. Lisa is currently a doctoral student in instructional technology at Towson University, where she is focused on the improvement of pre-service and in-service training and supports for teachers with a focus on executive function and UDL. Lisa is also the Senior Editor of the Linking Research to Classrooms Blog at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.