About the Author

Carrie Sullivan is a 2025 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she studies Music Therapy and Spanish. Through practicum experiences, she has had the opportunity to work with neurodivergent learners from Early Intervention to adulthood. Her education has also lead her to explore San Joaquin de Flores, Costa Rica, where she spent six weeks with a host family and observed second language acquisition in local students. Currently, she is completing an internship at the South Shore Educational Collaborative with the goal of obtaining her Music Therapy Board Certification. Carrie also serves as the Chair of Advocacy for the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association for students, where she furthers inclusivity and accessibility among professionals in the field.