Episode 24: WINNERS and Wellness with Dr. Christen Mendonca

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christen Mendonca, a postdoctoral researcher with the School of Health Professions Research Collaborative at University of Alabama at Birmingham. His work centers on exercise and wellness for people with disabilities, rehabilitation, and creating more inclusive approaches to health and physical activity. In 2025, he was named the inaugural WINNERS Postdoctoral Fellow, where he leads translational research aimed at improving quality of life for individuals with Rett syndrome and their families. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Christen is also an accomplished adapted athlete whose lived experience informs his research, advocacy, and dedication to advancing inclusive, person-centered care.A full episode transcript is available below or on Buzzsprout.Get notified about new episodes by subscribing on your favorite streaming apps, or follow our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn to stay updated with new episode announcements.To learn more about NCHPAD or would like to access our free resources, programs and partnership opportunities, email us at [email protected], call us at 866-866-8896, or check out our website at nchpad.org.