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greencircle_60pxMedical Liaison

Dr. Stephen Kinsman, a Pediatric Neurologist, is the Dyspraxia Foundation USA’s first Medical Liaison. He has extensive experience helping children with Dyspraxia and has a newly diagnosed grandson. He will be engaged in our mission to raise awareness, especially in the medical community.

Stephen L. Kinsman, M.D.

Medical Liaison

Bachelor of Arts at Columbia College and MD at SUNY at Buffalo in Buffalo New York

Practiced Pediatric Neurology in many settings, including running a few divisions, participating in many research projects, and National Leadership and Advocacy with The Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA). Now a Physician Case Reviewer for Magellan Healthcare. Has been interested in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Dyspraxia for over 20 years.

Active as a husband, father and step-father, grandfather, and “down the block” son-in-law, to his wife’s aging parents (one of whom has a neurologic illness and disability).

Grandson was diagnosed with DCD and Dyspraxia and his daughter’s research for knowledge, resources and support led their family to Dyspraxia USA.

leadership

dot_lightyellowMedical Liaison

Dr. Stephen Kinsman, a Pediatric Neurologist, is the Dyspraxia Foundation USA’s first Medical Liaison. He has extensive experience helping children with Dyspraxia and has a newly diagnosed grandson. He will be engaged in our mission to raise awareness, especially in the medical community.

Stephen L. Kinsman, M.D.

Medical Liaison

Bachelor of Arts at Columbia College and MD at SUNY at Buffalo in Buffalo New York

Practiced Pediatric Neurology in many settings, including running a few divisions, participating in many research projects, and National Leadership and Advocacy with The Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA). Now a Physician Case Reviewer for Magellan Healthcare. Has been interested in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Dyspraxia for over 20 years.

Active as a husband, father and step-father, grandfather, and “down the block” son-in-law, to his wife’s aging parents (one of whom has a neurologic illness and disability).

Grandson was diagnosed with DCD and Dyspraxia and his daughter’s research for knowledge, resources and support led their family to Dyspraxia USA.

dot_lightyellowEducational Liaison

Nirali Maru, an Occupational Therapist, is Dyspraxia Foundation USA’s Educational Liaison. She is a highly passionate neurodiversity affirming therapist and has extensive experience in working with children.

Nirali Maru, OTR/L

Educational Liaison

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy and MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management. She is a certified Autism Specialist and a handwriting specialist.

Experienced in varied settings including early intervention, child development, schools, neurorehabilitation and academia. She serves as a Regional Director for Occupational Therapy Association of California, a School based Occupational Therapist, Founder & President of an Education Technology start up and a nominated cadre for California Autism Professionals Training and Information network. Nirali has been passionately working with children for over 12+ years. She is on a journey of building a proactive neurodiverse learning system for children across the world.

Currently resides in California, nature lover, happily cruising through life with her neurodiverse partner.

Nirali has a great zeal for building a solid foundation and paving the pathway to learning that works best for every child. Praxis is a crucial foundational piece in the pyramid of learning. Difficulties with this piece affect all higher tiers of learning. Numerous children struggle with dyspraxia and families have a difficult time figuring out this hidden condition.

dot_lightyellowEducational Liaison

Nirali Maru, an Occupational Therapist, is Dyspraxia Foundation USA’s Educational Liaison. She is a highly passionate neurodiversity affirming therapist and has extensive experience in working with children.

Nirali Maru, OTR/L

Educational Liaison

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy and MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management. She is a certified Autism Specialist and a handwriting specialist.

Experienced in varied settings including early intervention, child development, schools, neurorehabilitation and academia. She serves as a Regional Director for Occupational Therapy Association of California, a School based Occupational Therapist, Founder & President of an Education Technology start up and a nominated cadre for California Autism Professionals Training and Information network. Nirali has been passionately working with children for over 12+ years. She is on a journey of building a proactive neurodiverse learning system for children across the world.

Currently resides in California, nature lover, happily cruising through life with her neurodiverse partner.

Nirali has a great zeal for building a solid foundation and paving the pathway to learning that works best for every child. Praxis is a crucial foundational piece in the pyramid of learning. Difficulties with this piece affect all higher tiers of learning. Numerous children struggle with dyspraxia and families have a difficult time figuring out this hidden condition.

dot_brightyellowParent Liaison

Alex Molden is an author, speaker, coach, and podcast host. He is Dyspraxia Foundation USA’s Parent Liaison and will be actively engaged in supporting parents that reach out to the Foundation.

Alex Molden

Parent Liaison

College graduate (Bachelor of Science) Univ. of Oregon

Author (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement), International Speaker, Personal Development Coach, Consultant, and Podcast Host (The Shark Effect).

Former NFL Defensive back (’96–’04). Married. Proud father of 8.

Our son was misdiagnosed with so many different syndromes…we couldn’t get a straight answer. It was very unsettling. When we found out that his diagnosis had a name it calmed our nerves and helped us navigate the struggles that were ahead of us. It’s not that scary…but being in the unknown is.

dot_brightyellowParent Liaison

Alex Molden is an author, speaker, coach, and podcast host. He is Dyspraxia Foundation USA’s Parent Liaison and will be actively engaged in supporting parents that reach out to the Foundation.

Alex Molden

Parent Liaison

College graduate (Bachelor of Science) Univ. of Oregon

Author (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement), International Speaker, Personal Development Coach, Consultant, and Podcast Host (The Shark Effect).

Former NFL Defensive back (’96–’04). Married. Proud father of 8.

Our son was misdiagnosed with so many different syndromes…we couldn’t get a straight answer. It was very unsettling. When we found out that his diagnosis had a name it calmed our nerves and helped us navigate the struggles that were ahead of us. It’s not that scary…but being in the unknown is.

dot_navyBoard of Directors

Each member of the Board of Directors shares the common goal of bringing Dyspraxia Awareness to the United States and beyond. They have all been impacted by Dyspraxia and hope to offer support and services to others.

Warren Fried

Executive Director, President, Founder, Chief Advocate

University College Chichester, West Sussex, England

Chief Advocate Dyspraxia USA / Entertainment with Jeremy Kareken

Married over 11 years and has 6 year old twins who also live with Dyspraxia

Because 1 in 10 matters.

Mitchell I. Fried

Board Member

University of Florida with a B.A. Psychology and J.D.

Admitted to practice law in Florida and New York

Married for 47 years with two boys

To help those with the condition understand why they may have limitations which are no fault of their own, and that the limitations may be overcome.

Jeremy Karekan

Board Member

University of Chicago and the Actors Studio Drama School

Currently a playwright living in New York and Baltimore. His play The Lifespan of a Fact ran from 2018–2019 on Broadway and starred Daniel Radcliffe, Bobby Cannavale, and Cherry Jones. Served as producer and researcher for Bravo TV’s Inside the Actors Studio. As an actor he appeared in a number of commercials and two feature films.

Two children

Jeremy is passionate about improving access to education and professional development for all neurodiverse children.

Dameka Lee

Board Member

B.A. Public Relation Journalism, Ohio University

Marketing Professional, Distinguished Toastmaster

Married with one child who is living with Dyspraxia.

To help parents seeking access to information an guidance as they advocate for their neurodiverse children.

Dr. Judith S. Tellerman

Board Member

B.A. Brandeis University, M.A.T. Harvard University, M.Ed., Boston College, Ph.D. Boston College

ABPP Diplomate in Group Psychology, FAAGP Fellow of Academy of Group Psychology, Healthtap Top Psychologist in USA, Brandeis University Sanctity of Life Award, American Counseling Association Professional Advancement Award, USDHHS, SAMHSA CSAP Award, Examiner for Board Certification in Group Psychology, American Psychological Association, Div. 49 Editor, Former Director CBIT Center, University of Illinois College of Medicine. Creator of SUN(sm)SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED NOW Group Problem Solving for Prevention of Destructive Behaviors, Creator of SENTENCE SHARPIES pub. by NYTimes – card games to teach sentence structure and syntax.

Cantorial Soloist with original songs published in Legacy in Kol Isha by Women’s Cantorial Association; Legacy in Adding Our Voices, edited by Milgram, G., Raphael, R., Reclaiming Judaism Press; Judith and Eshet Chayil In Ross S; A Season Of Singing. Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press; in Braided Voices: Women Cantors In Non-Orthodox Judaism by Adelstein, R.L. A Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of The Division Of The Humanities Of The University Of Chicago In Candidacy For The Degree Of Doctor of Philosophy Department Of Music, pp. 169–197.

Everyone’s life matters and everyone should be able to develop themselves to the fullest of their potential and not have stumbling blocks placed in front of them, as it says in the Hebrew Bible.

Stacie Warner

Board Member

Bachelor of Fine Art, Master of General Education, Doctoral Candidate – Social Foundations of Education.

Higher Educator, Artist, Graphic Designer, Scholar

Married with two sons and five fur babies.

Working toward and advocating for an equitable and accessible world.

dot_lightyellowBoard of Directors

Each member of the Board of Directors shares the common goal of bringing Dyspraxia Awareness to the United States and beyond. They have all been impacted by Dyspraxia and hope to offer support and services to others.

Warren Fried

Executive Director, President, Founder, Chief Advocate

University College Chichester, West Sussex, England

Chief Advocate Dyspraxia USA / Entertainment with Jeremy Kareken

Married over 11 years and has 6 year old twins who also live with Dyspraxia

Because 1 in 10 matters.

Mitchell I. Fried

Board Member

University of Florida with a B.A. Psychology and J.D.

Admitted to practice law in Florida and New York

Married for 47 years with two boys

To help those with the condition understand why they may have limitations which are no fault of their own, and that the limitations may be overcome.

Jeremy Karekan

Board Member

University of Chicago and the Actors Studio Drama School

Currently a playwright living in New York and Baltimore. His play The Lifespan of a Fact ran from 2018–2019 on Broadway and starred Daniel Radcliffe, Bobby Cannavale, and Cherry Jones. Served as producer and researcher for Bravo TV’s Inside the Actors Studio. As an actor he appeared in a number of commercials and two feature films.

Two children

Jeremy is passionate about improving access to education and professional development for all neurodiverse children.

Dameka Lee

Board Member

B.A. Public Relation Journalism, Ohio University

Marketing Professional, Distinguished Toastmaster

Married with one child who is living with Dyspraxia.

To help parents seeking access to information an guidance as they advocate for their neurodiverse children.

Dr. Judith S. Tellerman

Board Member

B.A. Brandeis University, M.A.T. Harvard University, M.Ed., Boston College, Ph.D. Boston College

ABPP Diplomate in Group Psychology, FAAGP Fellow of Academy of Group Psychology, Healthtap Top Psychologist in USA, Brandeis University Sanctity of Life Award, American Counseling Association Professional Advancement Award, USDHHS, SAMHSA CSAP Award, Examiner for Board Certification in Group Psychology, American Psychological Association, Div. 49 Editor, Former Director CBIT Center, University of Illinois College of Medicine. Creator of SUN(sm)SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED NOW Group Problem Solving for Prevention of Destructive Behaviors, Creator of SENTENCE SHARPIES pub. by NYTimes – card games to teach sentence structure and syntax.

Cantorial Soloist with original songs published in Legacy in Kol Isha by Women’s Cantorial Association; Legacy in Adding Our Voices, edited by Milgram, G., Raphael, R., Reclaiming Judaism Press; Judith and Eshet Chayil In Ross S; A Season Of Singing. Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press; in Braided Voices: Women Cantors In Non-Orthodox Judaism by Adelstein, R.L. A Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of The Division Of The Humanities Of The University Of Chicago In Candidacy For The Degree Of Doctor of Philosophy Department Of Music, pp. 169–197.

Everyone’s life matters and everyone should be able to develop themselves to the fullest of their potential and not have stumbling blocks placed in front of them, as it says in the Hebrew Bible.

Stacie Warner

Board Member

Bachelor of Fine Art, Master of General Education, Doctoral Candidate – Social Foundations of Education.

Higher Educator, Artist, Graphic Designer, Scholar

Married with two sons and five fur babies.

Working toward and advocating for an equitable and accessible world.

“Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch for the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow.”

Leon Brown

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dot_peachAmbassadors of the Dyspraxia Foundation

These dedicated professionals work to champion people with Dyspraxia and the work of the foundation across the United States.

  • Rachel Barcelona
  • Theresa Bidwell
  • Elissa Fried
  • Shanda Husted
  • Joe Mancini
  • Randy Schmidt
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dot_peachAmbassadors of the Dyspraxia Foundation

These dedicated professionals work to champion people with Dyspraxia and the work of the foundation across the United States.

  • Rachel Barcelona
  • Theresa Bidwell
  • Elissa Fried
  • Joe Mancini
  • Randy Schmidt
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