Research-driven technology enhanced programs for underserved populations
At the not for profit Health and Education Innovation Institute, we bridge the gap between research and practice through technology. Our work is grounded in evidence and driven by a commitment to equity, ensuring that underserved populations have access to the transformative programs they deserve.
We partner with professionals and educators to implement, scale, evaluate and distribute interventions that create measurable, lasting change in communities that need it most.
Every program is grounded in rigorous research and proven methodologies
Focused on supporting underserved populations and reducing disparities
Designed for implementation and growth across diverse communities
Health and Education Innovation Institute is dedicated to effective, research-driven technology enhanced health and education programs that support underserved populations and the professionals and educators who guide them. Grounded in evidence and driven by equity, we support the implementation, scale-up, and evaluation of interventions that create lasting, measurable impact.
This innovative program is designed to support autistic young adults in developing relationship-focused skills at their own pace. The streaming video library of 150+ short Microskills® videos supports skill building at different experience levels and explores numerous types of relationships such as friends, romantic partners, roommates, work colleagues, classmates, and more. This program usees a proprietary video training platform that teaches and reinforces effective skills through the use of short Microskills® modeling videos. Microskills® combine to create larger skills. Through evidence-based approaches and engaging digital content, SkillFlix has been shown to empower autistic young adults to build confidence and independence. This program is a digital health silver award winner.
This unique program is designed to improve the skills of parents to discuss sexuality and healthy relationships with their autistic teen/young adult children. With more than 200 Microskills® videos for parents of youth on the spectrum, this program has been show to improve parent's skills, knowledge, and confidence when talking about sexual health and healthy relationships with their teens/young adults. Parents learn how to assess their child's readiness for discussions, respond to challenging questions, and many more communication skills.
Led by dedicated professionals with expertise in education, health, behavior, and research, our team brings together diverse perspectives to drive meaningful change.
Executive Director
Director of Health and Behavior
Director of Education
Director of Qualitative Research
Interested in learning more about our work or exploring partnership opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.