Lauren Lindstrom

Lauren E. Lindstrom is a professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Davis. She is a former dean of the School of Education. Lindstrom is also an affiliated faculty member at the UC Davis MIND Institute and a member of the UC Davis Graduate Group in Education. Her research focuses on autism and developmental disabilities, special education, career and college readiness, transition services for youth with disabilities, and access to quality education for families in poverty. She has been recognized internationally for her work promoting employment and access for individuals with disabilities. She previously spent more than 25 years as a faculty member and administrator at the University of Oregon’s College of Education, most recently as associate dean. Lindstrom earned her PhD in educational leadership from the University of Oregon.

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