Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Child Life Specialists

Ashley Ochs, MA, CCLS, GC-C

Child Life Manager
Internship Coordinator
Email I have a Master of Art in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Child Development, and a minor in Spanish.  I am a Certified Grief Counselor and actively involved in the Association of Child Life Professionals. My favorite part about being a Child Life Manager is being able to support, encourage, and grow a child life team that is passionate, hardworking, and eager to learn and grow during all stages of their careers.

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Child Life Specialist
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Child Life Specialist
Child of Adult Patients
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Amanda Sanborn, MS, CCLS

Child Life Specialist III
Remote Clinical and Student Support
Co-Internship Coordinator
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I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, a Master of Science in Child Life, and completed my internship hours at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. I am a member of the Association of Child Life Professionals Archives Management group helping document the history of the Child Life Profession. My favorite part about being a child life specialist is working with patients and families to discover what coping skills work best for them both in and out of the hospital setting.  

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Erica Frankfurt, BS, CCLS

Child Life Specialist II
Child Life Donation Coordinator
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Arkansas. My favorite part about being a child life specialist is empowering patients and families. My ultimate hope is that they would feel seen, heard, known, and valued.

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Madeline Klozik, BS, CCLS

Child Life Specialist II
Foundations Program Coordinator
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 
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I have my Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a minor in American Sign Language from Central Michigan University. I completed my internship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. My favorite part of being a child life specialist is witnessing a patient and family feel empowered to utilize their coping skills independently.

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Madeline Lehman, BA, CCLS

Child Life Specialist II
Practicum Coordinator
Pediatric and Adult Burn Service Line
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I have a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management. I completed my child life internship at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio and have worked as a Child Life Assistant, providing services to patients and families on inpatient rehabilitation units. My favorite part of being a child life specialist is providing education and support to help children better understand and cope with hospitalization.

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Child Life Techs

Serena Jeffers, BS

Child Life Tech

Child Life Volunteer Coordinator
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I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in philosophy from Belmont University. My favorite thing about being a Child Life Tech is being a part of a team that truly cares about making more comfortable hospital experiences for children during difficult times.

 

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Child Life Students

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Child Life Intern

Spring 2025

 

 

 

 

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Child Life Practicum Student

Spring 2025

 

 

 

 

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Child Life Practicum Student

Summer 2025