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WELCOME FROM THE
DIRECTOR
A PARTNERSHIP FOR WELLNESS
Campus Recreation and the SALT Center
DIVERSE MINDS
Destigmatizing Learning Differences
SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH
A Solution-Focused Approach
YOUR GENEROSITY
Donor Recognition
DONOR REPORT
Moving Us Forward
A DIFFERENT PATH
With Recent Graduate: Andrew Pribramsky
AN ADVENTURE ABROAD
With Current Student: Ariane Benedetto
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Jeff Powell
SALT CENTER HONORS
Recognizing Involvement and Success
CONNECT & ENGAGE
A Partnership For Growth
© 2018–19 The University of Arizona Designed and produced by UA Student Affairs Marketing for the SALT Center Editor: Ronald Isaac Flater Contributors: Rose Audretsch, Blake Cesarz, Mary Beth Eustice, R. Isaac Flater, Juan Godoy, Jennifer Hansen, Michael Holm, Max Jackson, Gabrielle Miller, Roxana Samaniego, Rebekah Sieker Layout & Design: Corinna Marin
25 YEARS OF COMMITMENT
Caroline Ragano
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DR. GABRIELLE MILLER
Greetings from the University of Arizona! Since 1980 the SALT Center has been at the forefront of developing impactful academic support services for University of Arizona students with learning and attention differences. As its director, it is my honor to continue this legacy as I lead an unrivaled team of professionals committed to helping each and every student find their unique path to success. While our primary goal is to ensure that students are academically successful, we recognize that the needs of each student are different and every individual lies on a spectrum of neurological diversity, physical ability and human experience, which grows and changes over time. In this issue of the SALT Center Journal I invite you to discover more about how our programming, both new and ongoing, is designed to help students develop a range of healthy life habits, increase their resiliency, discover the richness of the universe, and gain a greater sense of who they are, and what they can accomplish. Lastly, I’d like to acknowledge the immeasurable impact that our donors and strategic partners have on the SALT Center. Through their support, these friends of the program enable us to provide vitally needed scholarships, psychological services, professional development and other innovative programming designed specifically to support University of Arizona students with learning and attention challenges. I look forward to meeting all of you and invite you to stay connected with us throughout the year. We truly value our relationship with students, alumni, parents and other friends and partners and recognize the impact for good you have in the world. Bear Down! Gabrielle E. Miller, Ed.D.
SA LT C E N T E R T E A M DIRECTOR’S OFFICE Gabrielle Miller Laurel Grigg Mason Rebekah Sieker Justin Archer Deb Evano R. Isaac Flater Oscar Lujan ADMISSIONS Daniel Linden Max Jackson Dennis Haymore Lisa Marshall
EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SERVICES Lauren Antosh Rose Audretsch Emily Bushouse Blake Cesarz Lisa Elfring Mary Beth Eustice Stephen Ferris Fred Fox Juan Godoy Clarence Harper Jason Harris Michael Holm
Emily Pendleton Debra Puccio Caroline Ragano Sarah Sampe Claudia Sandoval Jessica Stansel-Clark Lupe Thompson Emily Veres Melissa Williams
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Vishrut Bali Jenna Honan Maia Schneider Megan Stibrich PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Dr. Roxana Samaniego Ishani Deo Estrella Ochoa Zachary Rosenberg
Photography: R. Isaac Flater, Anni Greenspan, Bill Timmerman
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