Leadership

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.

The Board

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William Mirenda M.D.

Board Chair

Retired Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Health System

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Charles Dillard MD, MHSHA

Vice-Chair

Pediatric Physiatrist, Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters

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Daniel Raper

Treasurer

Vice President, Data Analysis, Capital One

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Lonnie Snyder

Secretary

Chief Technology and Information Officer-Special Olympics USA Games, Information Technology and Digital Strategy Specialist

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Laura Alexander PT, DPT

Director

Pediatric Physical Therapist and Clinical Team Leader, Carilion Children’s Pediatric Therapies

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Victoria Kuester, M.D.

Director

Associate Professor, Children’s Hospital of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Faith Lawson, LPTA

Director

Physical Therapy Assistant, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children

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Kristen Martin

Director

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Robert Werth

Director

Project Manager and Development Consultant, National Express Transit

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Britany Brown

Board Member
Parent Advocate

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Morton “Timp” Hecht, MHA, DBA

Executive Director – President

Staff

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Linda Dew

Program Manager
Hampton Roads

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Monica Beach

Program Manager
Richmond

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Beth Beach, MS, OTR/L, ATP

Clinical Coordinator
Hampton Roads

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Francie Mitchell, PT, DPT, PCS

Clinical Coordinator
Richmond

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Christina Koomen

Program Manager
Roanoke

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Jenna Knaus, PT, DPT

Clinical Coordinator
Roanoke

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Jenny Baum

Clinical Director

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Christina Conner

Marketing and Communications

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John Naples

Development Director