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SANDY MANGRUM
SANDY MANGRUM
Sandy Mangrum is a Registered Nurse and Autism Advocate passionate about helping children and young adults reach their highest potential. Sandy also advocates for Autism Awareness and Preterm Birth which has affected her in her personal life. Sandy takes pride in providing the best care possible to her clients and community.
This is why she is dedicated to providing leadership as the Director of Divine Network Solutions. Sandy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. She has over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Sandy is a Certified Case Manager.
When asked to describe herself, she does not hesitate to say first she is "Jaden’s Mom" and Autism Advocate.
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Co-Founder/Director
Autism Advocate
OUR STORY - JADEN'S JOURNEY
I delivered Jaden, my son on the 23rd week of my pregnancy. He only weighed 1lb 4oz. The doctors didn't think he was going to make it. Every day I faced the fear of losing my son. I went through all of the emotions that most moms with babies in the NICU go through.
All the medical professionals spent most of the time preparing me for what Jaden wouldn't be able to accomplish. Instead of the possibilities of what he could accomplish.
Jaden spent the next first four months of his life in the hospital. We never gave up hope for Jaden. During this critical time, I was in endanger of losing my employment. I could see myself not being by his side the first four months of his life.
All the medical professionals spent most of the time preparing me for what Jaden wouldn't be able to accomplish. Instead of the possibilities of what he could accomplish.
Jaden spent the next first four months of his life in the hospital. We never gave up hope for Jaden. During this critical time, I was in endanger of losing my employment. I could see myself not being by his side the first four months of his life.
Jaden was later diagnosed at the age of nine with autism spectrum. No schools in the area could teach children with autism spectrum.
In learning of the challenges, stereotypes that face someone diagnosed with autism. We knew that Jaden’s opportunities would be limited. This was the motivation to start the Jaden’s Journey Foundation, to give hope to families of and family members diagnosed with autism.
In learning of the challenges, stereotypes that face someone diagnosed with autism. We knew that Jaden’s opportunities would be limited. This was the motivation to start the Jaden’s Journey Foundation, to give hope to families of and family members diagnosed with autism.