Education

Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati

Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, George Washington University

Caroline Damren

Accessibility Coordinator

Why I Choose to Work at Academic Innovation

I chose to work for the Center for Academic Innovation because of its mission to remove barriers to access to higher education and find creative ways to engage all learners. I was also drawn to the dynamic and inclusive culture at CAI, where creativity and collaboration are valued. I am eager to be part of a team with a strong commitment to advancing the future of education.

Current Roles/Previous Experience

As a member of the Compliance and Policy Team, Caroline focuses on accessibility compliance across CAI. She supports the accessibility efforts across teams in their day-to-day work. Using her knowledge of regulations and best practices, she develops training resources and consults with various teams and external partners on their accessibility needs. Additionally, she evaluates internal and learner-facing third party tools and collaborates on ongoing accessibility audits and solutions.

Prior to joining CAI, Caroline worked in the public schools for over a decade as a Speech-Language Pathologist and in her most recent role, Student Support Coordinator. In this role, she led special education teams and managed the process for both Special Education and Section 504 services. She is well-versed in special education law and has worked closely with parents and staff to collaborative to support students with disabilities. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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