Ariana Prezzie-Blue

Ariana Prezzie-Blue is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Yale University whose clinical and academic work focuses on the care of children, adolescents, and vulnerable, high-risk populations. She specializes in the evaluation and management of child abuse and neglect, providing trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care within multidisciplinary medical and child protection settings.

In her clinical role, Ariana conducts assessments of suspected maltreatment, delivers consultative services across inpatient and outpatient settings, and collaborates closely with social work, child protective services, law enforcement, and other community partners. Her practice emphasizes evidence-based evaluation, careful forensic documentation, and compassionate engagement with children and families affected by trauma.

Ariana is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical trainees, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. Her educational interests include pediatric injury recognition, trauma-informed care, and improving clinician confidence in identifying and responding to child safety concerns.

Her scholarly and professional interests include advancing equitable care for underserved youth, strengthening systems that support children at risk for maltreatment, and improving health outcomes for pediatric and adolescent patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.