When Experience Becomes Impact: Paying It Forward for Those Who Need It Most

 Padres que navegan el camino del autismo suelen enfrentarse a sistemas escolares confusos, procesos de IEP abrumadores y la presión diaria de abogar por su hijo sin un plan claro. Mastering the Battlefield: Your Essential Guide to IEP Success and Empowered Advocacy ofrece herramientas prácticas, perspectivas basadas en la experiencia vivida y estrategias paso a paso para ayudar a los padres a comunicarse de manera efectiva y abogar con confianza. Esta guía acompaña a las familias en cualquier etapa de su recorrido y brinda claridad en momentos que frecuentemente se sienten inciertos. Explore el libro en Amazon. 

Mieko Hester Perez serves as an Associate Member of the NCCU  Psychoneuroendocrinology and Rare Diseases Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Christopher L. Edwards. In this role, she supports interdisciplinary research focused on the biological, psychological, and social factors affecting individuals with rare diseases. Her contributions emphasize health equity, community engagement, and patient-centered research, particularly in underserved populations. Through a blend of clinical insight and advocacy, she helps bridge psychosocial science with medical data to advance translational research and improve health outcomes. 

Mieko Perez joins Karie A.I. to support families on the autism spectrum and geriatric palliative care patients with greater compassion, clarity, and access to resources. By combining Mieko’s lived experience and advocacy with Karie A.I.’s technology, this collaboration aims to guide families through complex care decisions, communication challenges, and daily support needs. Together, they are focused on reducing confusion, empowering caregivers, and ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive the dignity, understanding, and coordinated care they deserve.