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Patti Lehigh

Patti Lehigh, PhD

Director of Clinical Research Regulatory Affairs

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Patti Lehigh, PhD, has spent more than 6 years working as director of Clinical Research Regulatory Affairs at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She has a long history of working in the pharmaceuticals and medical device industry. Lehigh earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas and her doctorate in Food Science and Microbiology at Louisiana State University. She has been a disability advocate for over 30 years for family and friends. She volunteers with various councils and committees to assist the disabled community to access education, care, jobs, and information.

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Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: Planning for the Future

by Patti Lehigh, PhD October 1, 2025

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts can help people with disabilities save money while keeping federal benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Learn how they work.

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