About Us
We’re the Baby’s First Years team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Angie Narvaez


Nebraska Site Coordinator
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8-year-old Angie loved to read and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
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Grown up Angie loves trying new restaurants, traveling to new places, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Rebekah Rangel


Research Assistant
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8-year-old Bex loved to sing and dance, and imagining she was a superstar! She also loved playing with her older sister, trying to do cartwheels, and playing on the monkey bars.
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Grown up Bex loves hiking, going on long runs, and spending time with friends and family (she also still loves to sing!).
Jacqueline Tiros-Lezama


Research Assistant
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8-year-old Jacqueline loved to play with her siblings and cousins, dance to Mexican rock music, sew outfits for her dolls, and film movies with her dolls!
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Grown up Jacqueline loves taking on different arts and crafts projects, listening to music, biking, and spending time with friends and family.
Hannah Butterfield
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Research Assistant
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8-year-old Hannah loved singing, dancing, playing barbies with her friends, playing outside with her brother, and cooking with her grandma.
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Grown up Hannah loves singing, dancing, cooking, reading, traveling, and taking long afternoon naps whenever she can.
Elizabeth Arroyo


Research Assistant
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8-year-old Eli loved playing Mario Party on her Nintendo DS. She spent her free time making Rainbow Loom bracelets and watching PBS KIDS- especially The Electric Company and Wild Kratts.
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Grown up Eli loves streaming shows on Netflix, listening to music, or discovering new R&B artists. These days, she enjoys working out, going on walks, thrifting, and treating herself to sweet treats.

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