Alaina Gifford
Bio:
I currently facilitate group-based parent education, creating supportive, trauma-informed learning environments while coordinating services to meet the unique needs of participants. I have professional experience working one-on-one with families through EPIC’s Parent Partner Program, where I delivered individualized parent education and provided coached visitation for families involved with child welfare services. I currently facilitate group-based parent education, creating supportive, trauma-informed learning environments while coordinating services to meet the unique needs of participants. My background also includes work in pediatric healthcare settings, where I developed a strong foundation in child development, family-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Favorite Children’s Book: Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol
Most meaningful part of working for EPIC:
EPIC allows me to bring both my lived experience and my professional skills to the table, making a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of real people. It’s not just work—it’s purpose.
Personal Mantra:
It is never too late to be what you might have been. —George Eliot
Certifications, Degrees & Awards: I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology from Empire State University, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude, and an associate’s degree in Math and Science from SUNY Niagara. I’m passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, adaptive living, and lifelong education.