Elisa Aucancela is an experienced bilingual (Spanish-English) professional with expertise in leadership, education and advocacy. Her work has focused on diverse populations, leadership, parent involvement, and play-based assessments. Her expertise lies in social-emotional and developmental evaluations, differentiated instruction, and running a grassroot non-profit leading by immigrants. She has held roles in academic and non-profit settings, including serving as the Executive Director of El Grupo Vida, a nonprofit organization supporting Immigrants with disabilities communities. Her educational background includes a master’s in special education: Early Childhood Special Education, Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. of studies in Infant and Early Childhood Development and Psychology.
