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Lisa Beltran serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University, where she teaches specialized courses addressing children's psychosocial needs in medical environments and contributes to the development of future child life professionals.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Education (Adult Education specialization) from Capella University
- M.S. in Child Life from the University of La Verne
- B.S. in Child Development from the University of La Verne
- A.S. in Early Childhood from Riverside Community College
Dr. Beltran's research program centers on innovative grief interventions, particularly examining how celebration-of-life ceremonies facilitate healing for families who have experienced child loss. Her clinical expertise in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology informs both her scholarly work and classroom instruction, creating a unique bridge between medical trauma support and developmental theory. This dual focus positions her at the intersection of clinical practice and academic training for child life specialists.
As a board-certified Child Life Specialist, she brings direct clinical experience to her academic role, currently teaching CFD 390 - The Hospitalized Child. Her professional practice emphasizes evidence-based interventions for children in medical settings, with particular attention to developmental appropriateness and family-centered care approaches.
