About Us
Our Leadership Team
The People Behind the Movement
C.A.T.S. is guided by a dedicated and compassionate board of directors who bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to empowering children with disabilities. United by a deep belief in inclusion and access, our board members contribute their time, talents, and insight to advance our mission and help children thrive.
Their leadership fuels innovation, strengthens partnerships, and ensures that every decision is grounded in purpose, transparency, and care.
Meet the individuals who help make it all possible.
William Mirenda M.D.
Board Chair
Retired Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Health System
Charles Dillard MD, MHSHA
Vice-Chair
Pediatric Physiatrist, Children’s Hospital of King's Daughters
Daniel Raper
Treasurer
Vice President, Data Analysis, Capital One
Lonnie Snyder
Secretary
Chief Technology and Information Officer-Special Olympics USA Games, Information Technology and Digital Strategy Specialist
Laura Alexander PT, DPT
Director
Pediatric Physical Therapist and Clinical Team Leader, Carilion Children’s Pediatric Therapies
Victoria Kuester, M.D.
Director
Associate Professor, Children’s Hospital of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
Faith Lawson, LPTA
Director
Physical Therapy Assistant, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children
Kristen Martin
Director
Robert Werth
Director
Project Manager and Development Consultant, National Express Transit
Morton "Timp" Hecht, MHA, DBA
Executive Director - President
Linda Dew
Program Manager, Hampton Roads
Christina O'Neal
Marketing and Communications
Melissa Rose, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Clinical Director
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