Child Development Lab

Layla Allen

Credentials: HDFS

Position title: Duck Student Intern

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 Hi I’m Layla! I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and am a student at UW-Madison studying Child Development and Nursing. I love working with kids and volunteering at my church nursery, where we play, learn, and explore together. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry and playing The Sims 4. I’m also fluent in American Sign Language, and I’m excited to share simple signs with the children to help them communicate in fun and meaningful ways.