Maggie’s Team

Karolina Claxton, EdD

Karolina is a case manager and neurodiversity specialist with more than 20 years of experience in educational psychology, conducting therapeutic executive functioning interventions and training in strategies of learning, instructional design, and the individual factors that influence productivity, resilience, and well-being. Her work focuses on the use of resources to translate research into practical, evidence-based strategies that support organizations, individuals, and families as they foster healthy development and long-term success among a diverse range of neurotypes. She earned a master of public policy at UCLA and her doctorate in educational psychology at USC.

Jennie Green, PsyD

Jennie Green, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in holistic psycho-educational testing. She completed her doctoral externship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center Neuropsychology Clinic at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, and pre/post-doctoral fellowships at the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center PEDS program. Dr. Green earned her masters and doctorate degrees in clinical and forensic psychology at the California School of Forensic Studies. She attended UCLA for her undergraduate studies. She has also engaged in post-graduate studies in mindfulness, somatic therapy, neurofeedback, equine therapy, and art therapy.

Lawrence Kagan, MD

Lawrence Kagan, MD, is a Los Angeles native and board-certified pediatrician dedicated to the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. He graduated with honors from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and received his medical degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), where he trained extensively in neonatal, general pediatric, and adolescent medicine, as well as alongside leading specialists caring for children with complex and rare medical conditions. Prior to founding Westside Pediatrics, Dr. Kagan served as an attending physician in the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and at Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care. Throughout his career, he has been committed not only to treating illness, but also to recognizing the broader emotional, developmental, and social factors that influence the health of young people. Dr. Kagan is also proud to be Maggie’s uncle.

Munya Kanaventi

Munya Kanaventi is a technology and information security leader with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate complex digital challenges. He founded KaNun Digital to help families with online safety, privacy, screen time, and healthier boundaries around technology. His work also supports therapists and other professionals working with families. He brings that practical experience to the organization’s mission, helping its team use technology thoughtfully to reach and support young people and their families.

Ingrid Tien, PhD

Ingrid is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, where she researches sex and gender-based diagnostic and services disparities in neurodivergent populations, the intersection of neurodivergent and gender diverse identities, and mental health trajectories of neurodivergent youth. She completed her PhD (2025) at UCLA, where she coordinated community-implementation of evidence-based treatment practices for autistic youth. Additionally, Ingrid is an educational psychologist at a private practice, where she works with neurodivergent youth.

Elizabeth Grumbach

Elizabeth is a veteran educator, having worked in schools for more than 25 years. She has a Master’s degree in Science education from Columbia University, and has been involved in programming in the educational realm in support of student wellness, and identity development. As Maggie’s aunt and godmother, Elizabeth is deeply invested in creating integrated services for educational institutions as they support the mental health challenges faced by young adults today.

Susan Bagdasarian

Susan Bagdasarian is a seasoned educator with over 40 years of teaching experience at the elementary school level. She completed her Master of Arts in Education degree at Pepperdine University, with an emphasis on curriculum. Susan also holds 3 teaching credentials in California and a certificate in Gifted Education from USC. A passionate advocate for children, she brings experience and enthusiasm to Maggie’s Lighthouse. Currently, her professional focus is dedicated to gifted and talented education and fostering children’s self-esteem.

Susan’s decision to join Maggie’s Lighthouse is deeply rooted in her personal connection with Maggie, whom she has known since she was a young child. She firmly believes that prioritizing children’s mental health is more critical now than ever. As educators, we are at the forefront of identifying and supporting children and young adults with mental health challenges.