Gabriela Maluf Nunes is a Clinical Associate at the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FAU CARD), where she provides support, consultation, resources, and training to individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families. Her work focuses on transition to adulthood, employment, education, healthcare, independent living, and self-advocacy, with a particular interest in supporting adolescents and adults.

Gabriela holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.Ed. in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling, and an Ed.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at FAU. Her professional and research interests include autism, mental health, rehabilitation counseling, transition services, and improving access to culturally responsive resources, including services for Portuguese-speaking communities.