Research Team


All staff members at FIPP are involved in research activities on a daily basis. FIPP also has several employees that are responsible for writing grants, designing studies, conducting research activities, analyzing data, and disseminating the information in many forms and venues. See below for more information regarding specific FIPP researchers and their interests.

Karen Clark
Karen Ledford Clark, B.A.
Web-Based Training Coordinator
(828) 608-6719
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Tasha Olson, Ph.D.
Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist
(828) 608-6700
Regina Tipton
Regina Tipton
Social Research Assistant II
(828) 608-6731
Debbie Hamby
Debbie Hamby, M.P.H.
Early Intervention Research Specialist
(828) 608-6721
Ana Ramirez
Ana Ramirez, Ph.D.
Early Intervention Research Specialist
(828) 608-6708