About Cristal Grogan
GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR NICU PARENT NETWORK, DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER FOR NICU HELPING HANDS
With a background in computer forensics, Cristal’s career path took a twist after the traumatic delivery of her son, Seth, at 29 weeks. After navigating NICU life overseas with no support system or proper resources, Cristal pledged to become involved in the preemie community and ensure that no other parent was left in the same desperate situation.
Cristal is the Graphic Designer for NICU Parent Network and the Digital Marketing Manager for NICU Helping Hands. But it is her role as an advocate and mother to Seth, who inspires her daily, that drives her passion.
NEC Symposium, 2019
Tools to Support Families with NEC Survivors
Adding Fortifier to Human Milk: Optimizing Safety
Speaking of NEC, 2019
Life After the NICU
Speaking of NEC, 2018
Life After the NICU
Florida Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Conference, 2017
Parent Panel
International Neonatal Consortium, 2016
Welcome Speech
High-Risk Pregnancy
Receiving a Prenatal Diagnosis
Perinatal Mental Health (PPD, PTSD, ASD, etc)
Family-Centered Care: Aspects That Were Missing
How to Foster Positive Relationships with NICU Doctors and Nurses
Interaction with a Doctor That Could Have Been Better
Interaction with a Nurse That Could Have Been Better
Positive Interaction with a Doctor
Positive Interaction with a Nurse
Life After the NICU: Caring for a Special Needs Child
Life After the NICU: Rehospitalization After NICU Discharge
Life After the NICU: Managing Multiple Specialists
Life After the NICU: Transitioning into School Years
Life After the NICU: Maximizing your Early Intervention Experience
Life After the NICU: Developmental Care
Disease-Specific (NEC, CP)
Underserved Populations and Healthcare Disparity
Peer to Peer Support
Improving Communication in the NICU