Board of Directors

Britne Harwell, OTR/L

Board President

Britne Harwell is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and helping families and professionals create lasting change.

Kelley Blackwell, OTR/L

Board Secretary/Treasurer

Kelley Blackwell is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and empowering families with practical, meaningful support.

Whitney Wright

Board Member

Whitney Wright is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and supporting families.

Jerry Teplitz

Board Member

Dr. Teplitz is a bestselling author, holistic health expert, and internationally recognized speaker with decades of leadership and board service.

Britne Harwell, OTR/L

Board President

Britne Harwell is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and helping families and professionals create lasting change.

Kelley Blackwell, OTR/L

Board Secretary/Treasurer

Kelley Blackwell is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and empowering families with practical, meaningful support.

Whitney Wright

Board Member

Whitney Wright is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and supporting families.

Jerry Teplitz

Board Member

Dr. Teplitz is a bestselling author, holistic health expert, and internationally recognized speaker with decades of leadership experience.

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Jay Strimel JD, MS

Board Member

Jay Strimel is a retired attorney and board member passionate about legal compliance and supporting neurodevelopment through personal and professional experience.

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Charlyne Braga

Board Member

Charlyne Braga is a legal professional and board member passionate about governance, integrity, and supporting global access to neurodevelopment education.

Courtney Pittman

Board Member

Courtney Pittman is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and supporting families through practical, hands-on care.

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Patricia Shackleford, Ph.D

Executive Director

Dr. Patty Shackleford is a licensed psychologist and certified MNRI Core Specialist with over 40 years of experience in neurodevelopment, education, and reflex integration.

Jay Strimel JD, MS

Board Member

Jay Strimel is a retired attorney and board member passionate about legal compliance and supporting neurodevelopment through personal and professional experience.

Charlyne Braga

Board Member

Charlyne Braga is a legal professional and board member passionate about governance, integrity, and supporting global access to neurodevelopment education.

Courtney Pittman

Board Member

Courtney Pittman is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist passionate about neurodevelopment and supporting families through practical, hands-on care.

Patricia Shackleford, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Dr. Patty Shackleford is a licensed psychologist and certified MNRI Core Specialist with over 40 years of experience in neurodevelopment, education, and reflex integration.