Meet The Team

Local Team

Our local team embodies TBB’s mission of empowerment and sustainability. Local team members are empowered to independently lead TBB programs on the ground, making a sustainable impact within their communities.

Mary Musyoki

Bsc.OT, Dip.OT

Certified TBB Trainer

Gondar, Ethiopia

Mary is a pediatric occupational therapist working within the university and nonprofit sectors. She is driven by sustainable practices and focused on emphasizing the importance of mental health of children with disabilities and their caregivers.

Vincent Gesora

BScPT, HndMedEdu

Certified TBB Trainer

Nairobi, Kenya

Vincent is a compassionate physiotherapist focused on special education populations, but with extensive knowledge across the lifespan. He is a passionate educator within his community.

Celine Achieng Omondi

OT

Certified TBB Trainer

Nairobi, Kenya

Celine is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist. She is a leader in sustainable rehabilitative practices within her professional and personal pursuits.

Harrison Gicheru

BScPT

Certified TBB Trainer

Nairobi, Kenya

Harrison is an experienced physiotherapist with over three decades of experience. He is dedicated to volunteerism to better the lives of his community.

Nicholus Samora Odeny

PT, BSLT

Certified TBB Trainer

Nairobi, Kenya

Nick is a dual trained physiotherapist and speech therapist. His diverse skill set makes him a valuable asset to both TBB and the local Kenyan healthcare community.

Charles Kyalo Kioko

Digital Storyteller

Nairobi, Kenya

Charlie is a talented photographer and videographer committed to capturing the impactful work of TBB in Kenya. He is focused on making a positive impact within his community.

Global Team

Our global team consists of our leadership team and management team responsible for the operations of TBB.

Lauren Stanley

MS, OTR/L, C/NDT

Founder, Executive Director

Houston, TX, United States

Lauren is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist with a diverse background serving local and global rehabilitative communities. She is passionate about DEI initiatives and the disability community worldwide.

Lisa Osier

M.S. CCC-SLP

Director of Communications

Chicago, IL, United States

Lisa is a compassionate medical speech-language pathologist. She is committed to rehab-focused education and equitable resource access to communities locally and internationally.

Sarah Cline

PT, DPT, WCS

Director of Operations

Billund, Denmark

Sarah is an enthusiastic physical therapist and board-certified pelvic health specialist. She is dedicated to women’s health issues, diversity initiatives, and global sustainable practices.

Meghan Perry

MPH MCH, PG SI, BSc SLP

Director of Programs

Bonny Island, Nigeria

Meghan is a passionate speech language pathologist who specializes in working with children with disabilities. She is committed to providing therapy services to underserved communities and working with NGOs focused on expanding therapy access.

Mary Musyoki

OT

Local Program Manager

Gondar, Ethiopia

Mary is a pediatric occupational therapist working within the university and nonprofit sectors. She is driven by sustainable practices and focused on emphasizing the importance of mental health of children with disabilities and their caregivers.

Colette Jackson

B.S., OTD, OTR/L

Outreach Manager

Columbus, OH, United States

Colette is a devoted pediatric, mental health-focused occupational therapist working in early childhood mental health. She is dedicated to providing support to under resourced communities

Cierille Boco

OTR/L

Website Developer/ Manager

NJ, United States

Cierille, an Occupational Therapist, she specializes in acute care and is passionate about merging healthcare and technology through UX/UI design.

Daniella Raj

BSpPath, CPSP

Advisor

Aotearoa

Daniella is a dedicated speech-language pathologist specializing in adult rehabilitation. She is a steadfast advocate for international initiatives focused on sustainability and empowerment.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provide high-level oversight and governance to the organization. The main role of the board is to ensure that the organization’s operations and functions align with its mission, vision, and core values.

Lauren Stanley

MS, OTR/L, C/NDT

President

Houston, TX, United States

Lauren is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist with a diverse background serving local and global rehabilitative communities. She is passionate about DEI initiatives and the disability community worldwide.

Tera Robinson

OTR/L

Vice President

Ogden, UT, United States

Tera is a bilingual pediatric occupational therapist and a founding board member of TBB. She is motivated to serve the disability community on a global scale.

Patricia Coker-Bolt

PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA

Chairperson

South Carolina, United States

Patty brings 28+ years of experience as an occupational therapist, educator, and researcher focused on children with disabilities. A Fulbright Scholar and global rehabilitation leader, she is passionate about sustainable partnerships, capacity building, and expanding access to rehabilitation services worldwide.

Becky Henthorn

MS, OTR/L, ASDCS

Secretary

Queens, NY, United States

Becky is an experienced occupational therapist with a remarkable background in international therapy. She is a strong advocate for ethically sustainable global rehab services.

Brian Alpert

Treasurer

Houston, TX, United States

Brian is an aerospace engineer at NASA. He is dedicated to the sustainable programs of TBB given his admiration for the global and local therapy teams.

Matthew Breuer

JD

Director

Nashville, TN, United States

Matt is a licensed attorney committed to non-profit work. He was an integral part of TBB becoming a recognized 501(c)(3) organization.

Palak Jalan

BDS, MPH

Board Member

Texas, USA

Palak is the CEO of AccessHealth and brings over a decade of experience in healthcare strategy, operations, and community health leadership. As a board member, she is passionate about advancing global health, strengthening healthcare workforces, and creating lasting impact in communities around the world.

Ambassadors

TBB Ambassadors are dedicated individuals who are passionate about our mission. They support TBB throughout the year by engaging in advocacy, networking, and fundraising activities that enable us to increase our impact.

Rachel Drozd

M.S. CCC-SLP

TBB Ambassador

Chicago, IL, United States

Rachel, a Chicago-based speech-language pathologist, specializes in communication skills and advocates for individualized therapies for children and adults.

Tobiloba Kaabi

OT/L

TBB Ambassador

Lagos, Nigeria

Tobiloba "Tobi" Kaabi is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist from Nigeria who joined TBB to pursue her passion for creating a community where everyone can access knowledge and support without financial barriers.

Bridget Kusi Uko

OT/L

TBB Ambassador

Nigeria

Bridget, an occupational therapist from Nigeria, specializes in school-based and elderly care, providing affordable services in remote areas. As a TBB ambassador, she supports the organization's global mission.

Lauren Offringa

OTR/L

TBB Ambassador

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Lauren, an occupational therapist with a focus on pediatrics and mental health, joined TBB to support sustainable, empowering programs. She is excited to raise funds as a TBB ambassador.

"I really love that our team in Kenya gets to take the lead in creating programs that meet the needs they witness everyday in their practice."
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- Daniella

Partners and Sponsors

Sponsors

Our sponsors directly enable our impact. These organizations support TBB financially to carry out our programs and make a difference.

Partners

Our partner organizations are located in countries where our programs run. They are aligned with our mission and values, and provide programmatic support to TBB.