Rehabilitation and Health Services

Kellie Nix M.S., CRC

Kellie has a bachelor’s in Child Development from Texas Woman's University and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from UNT. She is coming to us from My Possibilities, where she was an instructor, supported employment specialist, and independent living coordinator. Prior to that, she worked with children with Autism as a behavior technician at various non-profits for nine years.

Benedict Jikong (DHA)

Dr. Jikong earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology in 1997 from the University of Buea in The Cameroons. In 2012, he earned a master’s degree in Biotechnology and later in 2016, obtained a second master’s in Molecular and Cell Biology from The University of Texas at Dallas. With over 15 years of diverse background in public health, hospital environment, global infectious disease sectors, and clinical research, Dr. Jikong chose to pursue his education in Health Administration.

Lauren Taylor, MS, CRC, LPC-A

Lauren is a graduate of the UNT Master’s level Rehabilitation Counseling program. She is currently employed by UNT ENGAGE as a Senior Program Project Coordinator where she works with Neurodivergent students adjust to and navigate college. Lauren is also a Leader for the non-profit To Be Like Me, a program run by people of all disabilities designed to educate today’s youth and others about disabilities. Lauren was born with Muscular Dystrophy and has been a full-time power chair user since the age of 3.

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