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About Elyse
Elyse Cann is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) with over 25 years experience supporting children and families. She is proud to be a native of Austin and Westlake High School Graduate. She attended Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA, and graduated with honors earning a degree in child psychology and elementary education.
Elyse began her career as teacher at Bryker Woods Elementary before transitioning into the field of child life.
Elyse spent 16 years working in the San Francisco Bay Area for Stanford Children's Hospital and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Additionally, she organized the pediatric hematology/oncology camps at St. Dorothy's Rest in Camp Meeker, California and inpatient events.
Elyse is currently a member of the team at Wonders & Worries, a nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas, dedicated to providing free professional support to children and teenagers when a parent has a serious illness or injury. She also serves on the boards of Mural Wish and Storytime Friends, and is passionate about lending her time and expertise to organizations that support children and families coping with illness and loss.