Alexandra Bonardi

Alexandra Bonardi is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Chan Medical School. She serves as the Director of the Center for Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Research (CDDER) at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Her professional affiliations include membership on the editorial board of the International Nursing Journal in Developmental Disability and roles in professional organizations such as the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disability (AAIDD) and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Her educational background includes:

• BA and BS in Human Physiology (McGill University)
• MA and MS in Occupational Therapy (Columbia University)
• MA in Health Administration (Suffolk University)

Her research focuses on improving health services and outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Key areas include analyzing trends in health service utilization, promoting health through adaptive technologies, and addressing barriers to care for populations with intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns.

Dr. Bonardi's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on health disparities and policy issues affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her work frequently appears in psychiatry and public health journals, leveraging data to inform policy and practice.

Awards and honors:

• Fulbright New Zealand Fellowship (2009)
• LEND Fellowship at Shriver Center (2001)

As Director of CDDER, she leads research initiatives focused on evaluation methodologies and service improvements for developmental disability populations.