Darius Thomas is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Therapy, an international speech-language pathologist, instructor, mentor, supervisor, global leader, and motivational speaker. Darius holds a unique background in evaluating and treating clients in schools, daycares, clinics, homes, and via telepractice. Darius has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address the communication and educational needs of clients with a wide variety of disability classifications, including autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, speech-language impairment, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Darius has also successfully increased articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, language, cognition, swallowing, social communication, and communication modalities in clients across the lifespan. In collaboration with families, Darius has provided early intervention therapy services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
Jaxon Thomas leads Dynamic Therapy’s greeter and therapy dog operations. He is a cockerchon (Cocker Spaniel and Bichon Frise mix) and known for being social, playful, intelligent, and cheerful. He is a wonderful companion and therapy dog. When you join the Dynamic Therapy family, you also get to work with our lovable and friendly therapy dog Jaxon. From working with a child who is learning to read or making one of our adult patients smile, Jaxon is the man with the plan. 🐾
Alex is a career marketing and sales professional and has spent the last 10 years bringing brand stories to life for some of the largest consumer companies in the world. His brand experience is broad and his client brands include Tylenol, Zyrtec, Listerine, Aquaphor, Nivea, Absolut Vodka, BET, Nautica Jeans, and more. Alex is also an experienced consultant who advises c-suite executives and leaders. A 2014 graduate of Howard University, Alex specializes in sales analytics and category management as well as creative direction, production, and content creation. As a proud HBCU alum, Alex is passionate about giving back and providing students with opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally.
Lily Burnham is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with experience in hospitals, schools, and private practice. Her professional background includes the evaluation and treatment of clients in-person and via teletherapy. Additionally, she enjoys providing tutoring and training, to other professionals in her field, on content related to telepractice including, the creation of virtual speech rooms, Boom Learning, Google Slides, and more! Her favorite part of the profession is having consistent opportunities for continuing education to ensure evidence-based practices are being utilized for maximum growth for patients and their families. She is a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and LGBTQ+ supporting, clinician.
Trevor Queen is a professional scholar who has over a decade of experience working in project management, marketing, operations, policy, and legislative affairs. Some of his past experiences include providing marketing strategies for a mental health non-profit, managing field operations for a tech start-up, consulting for the Pre-K-12 education practice team of Finn Partners, interning for the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, and performing research at American University’s Washington College of Law, where he helped to change the law school’s outdated policies. He is also a rising third year doctoral student at UCLA where he is studying higher education and organizational change, in which his research is centered around increasing access and support for first-generation Black male students. Prior to attending UCLA, Mr. Queen became the first student from Annapolis, MD to receive the prestigious Gates Millenium Scholarship award in 2012, which has supported him in receiving a master’s in education policy with specialization in law from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a bachelor’s in political science from Morehouse College. Trevor is excited to join the Dynamic Therapy team as a Grant Writer and lead for the upcoming non-profit!
Roanne De Castro is a highly skilled and dedicated professional in the field of customer care management. With a wealth of experience in providing exceptional customer service, she has mastered the art of effective communication and problem-solving. Roanne’s commitment to excellence enables her to address client inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure the utmost customer satisfaction. Driven by a strong desire for personal and professional growth, Roanne continuously seeks to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends. Her unwavering dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest client service best practices allows her to deliver top-notch customer care consistently. Passionate about her work, Roanne takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and strives to create a seamless and satisfying experience for every client she interacts with. Her genuine care and dedication make her a valuable asset to Dynamic Therapy as she ensures that clients receive the highest level of care and support.
Lindsey, our Insurance Billing Specialist, is a resilient survivor of Ovarian Cancer, driven by an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional care in the medical industry. With an AA in Health Sciences and certification as a Health Claims Specialist, she brings invaluable expertise across diverse fields such as optometry, behavioral health, substance abuse, durable medical equipment, and OR billing. Eager to broaden her horizons, Lindsey has embraced a new journey with Dynamic Therapy. Her commitment to providing unparalleled care and support to clients and colleagues, combined with her extensive medical background, ensures a positive team impact. Lindsey’s entrepreneurial spirit and personal growth as an ambassador further enhance her contributions. Grateful for life-altering experiences, Lindsey remains resolute in making a meaningful difference. Her resilience, compassion, and determination embody the spirit of a survivor and dedicated healthcare professional.
Wesley Robinson adds a fresh perspective to our company. As a social media manager, he oversees our growing clientele, service marketing, and data analytics for the entire business. As a young college student with varied communications and media talents, he is passionate about assisting any business in reaching its full potential. Wesley has over 7 years of media skills and the essential drive to take Dynamic Therapy out of this world. He will also learn what he needs to know about the area of Speech-Language Pathology to pursue his own successful career.
Gabrielle Adams is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist from New Jersey with experience in early intervention, schools, and private practice. She has evaluated and treated clients in person and via teletherapy. She considers herself a lifelong learner and loves to collaborate with families and other professionals.
Brian McDaniel was born and raised in Lithonia, Georgia. He attended Oakwood University (HBCU), in Huntsville, AL where he earned his B.S. degree in Elementary Education. He served as a third and fourth-grade classroom teacher for years and even went on to teach abroad on the beautiful island of Bermuda. Although he loved all of his teaching experiences, it was on the island he realized his unique calling to Speech-Language Pathology. Brian went back to school full-time to receive his M.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Andrews University located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. With his fresh and novel perspective, he has served in clinics and schools addressing the communication and educational needs of clients with a wide variety of disability classifications including speech-language impairment, autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. What he enjoys most about Dynamic Therapy is working in a family-like atmosphere where he can utilize his special knowledge, gifts, and talents to give back to his community.
Leah Loftin, M.S., CCC- SLP, was born in Baltimore, MD, and raised in Fort Washington, MD. She attended Howard University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During this time, she discovered her true calling in speech-language pathology, propelling her to undertake post-baccalaureate courses at the University of Maryland, College Park, to further hone her skills in this specialized field. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of the District of Columbia. Leah is a certified speech-language pathologist and is licensed in the District of Columbia. She has worked across a variety of settings, private practice, telehealth, early intervention, and short-term nursing facilities and has experience working with diverse populations. Leah possesses clinical experience with dementia, traumatic brain injury, early intervention, expressive/receptive language, fluency disorders, articulation disorders, intellectual disabilities, and pragmatic language. Furthermore, with dedication, ongoing education, and a commitment to excellence, Leah strives to make a difference in the field, one person at a time.
Vaughn Thompson completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Howard University in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She worked with Dynamic Therapy as a Graduate Clinician and is back to complete her clinical fellowship! Vaughn’s clinical experience includes working in private practices, and public and charter schools. She has experience in evaluating and treating receptive/expressive and pragmatic language disorders, swallowing, phonological and articulation disorders, TBIs (traumatic brain injuries), fluency disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. Vaughn enjoys building relationships with her clients and their families and hopes to promote a rich learning environment.
Morgan D. Moore is a native of Dublin, Georgia. She has a background in education where she served as a licensed speech-language pathologist assistant (SLPA). Morgan has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management and also has a Master of Public Administration with a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Leadership from Savannah State University. Moreover, Morgan received her Master of Science degree from Howard University in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Morgan has clinical experience in hospitals, private practices, and schools. Her clinical experience includes: evaluating and treating individuals in diverse communities, articulation disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, children with medical complexities and severe disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, early intervention, and pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
A native of North Carolina, Shaleeta Jones, M.S. CCC-SLP is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who specializes in pragmatic language and sociolinguistics. Having received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from The University of North Carolina in Greensboro, Shaleeta went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Howard University. Shaleeta is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Howard University, where she is focusing her research on exploring the aspects of figurative language utilized by Black adolescents. She serves as a teaching fellow and graduate assistant in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and as a research assistant in a multi-site Sociolinguistics-Language and Literacy Lab (SOL), where she mentors graduate students, analyzes language samples, conducts literature searches, and manages data. Shaleeta is excited to join Dynamic Therapy as a Clinical Fellow Mentor. She is committed to giving back to the profession by supporting and guiding new graduate speech-language pathologists.