Eliana Tardio

About Eliana Tardio

My name is Eliana Tardio, I\'m the proud mom of Emir and Ayelén; both with Down syndrome. Having two biological children with Down syndrome is not a common circumstance, but a teachable experience as any other. We sure face challenges, but we\'ve learned to focus on the triumphs instead. Despite a diagnosis, Education is the key when providing your child with the best opportunities to reach his or her full potential; but support and inspiration are also a must to face the challenges with hope and It’s our commitment to bring a perfect mix of both to our community. My journey began more than 10 years ago. I was 5 months pregnant when I learned that my child had Down syndrome. I didn\'t want to have the amniocentesis done, and instead, I decided to keep the news to myself. He was born on April 29, 2004; his diagnosis was confirmed right away. Two years later I got pregnant again, I didn\'t want to have any test done. I knew she was a girl, and it wasn’t until the day she was born that I learned that she had Down syndrome as well. During these 10 years, my kids have taught me the most amazing lessons. Inspired by them, I\'ve learned to use my own abilities to its fullest, and have fulfilled my dream of becoming a bilingual writer and author. Since they were born, I\'ve documented their lives and all that I\'ve learned from them. These thousands of articles and videos have become the initial resource for many who are just starting the path of being the parent of a child with Down syndrome, and are not only seeking information but also support and inspiration. I\'ve been honored with several awards during the years, these are some of the most important: Best Latina Storyteller 2016 with We All Grow Summit, sponsored by YouTube Best Latino Advocate 2015 Best Latino Health Blogger 2013, by Latism 100 Top Mom Bloggers, by Babble - Disney Co. 7 Most Inspirational Latina Moms by Café Moms - Mamás Latinas 20 Most Influential Latinas in Social Media, by Vex

Experience

1. Project Associate

   WestEd

   Jan 2022 — Present

Education

• EADA Business School

  SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, SALES AND MARKETING

  2002 — 2004

• Liberty University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

• Hodges University

  Communications In the Era of Social Media, Communication and Media Studies

  2013 — 2017

• Hodges University

  Master of Science - MS, Legal Studies, General

  2017 — 2018

• Universidad Nur

  PUBLIC RELATIONS, HUMAN RESOURCES

  1998 — 2002

• Colegio Santa Ana

  High School Diploma, ged

  1986 — 1994