Meet the Staff

Who is Behind GIDDI?

Our staff is dedicated to making FGCU and Southwest Florida a more inclusive and adaptive place for all.  Sky and Ellen are happy to welcome you to GIDDI and also share your experiences and thoughts on how we can make the events better too.  Reach out to them for any questions and thoughts you can and they will answer.  

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Ellen Donald (Ph.D)

Program Director, FGCU GIDDI

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

Office: Modular 2,  Office #04

Contact: ekwill@fgcu.edu

Profile: Ellen Donald (Ph.D)

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Sky Santamaria (M.A)

Program Support Specialist, FGCU GIDDI

Office: Modular 2, Office #07

Contact: gsantamaria@fgcu.edu

Profile: Sky Santamaria (M.A)

Interested in joining the team ? FGCU enrolled students are welcome to apply to become: GIDDI Ambassadors. Contact us: giddi@fgcu.edu

Link to apply for GIDDI ambassadors is found in the Workday jobs, here is ths site!    Apply to become GIDDI ambassador

Contact Us

Golisano Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Initiative

10501 FGCU Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33965

Phone: (239) 745-4272
Email: giddi@fgcu.edu

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