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Meet the Experts Behind Pathways.org

It takes a village to support Baby’s development, and ours includes some pretty amazing experts. Pathways.org resources are reviewed and amplified by a trusted community who help ensure every tip, milestone, and activity is accurate, helpful, and ready for real life.

These experts bring hands-on experience, clinical knowledge, and a deep understanding of how babies grow, move, play, communicate, and thrive. Their guidance helps us create resources that don’t just inform parents, but also help them feel more confident about what to look for and what to do next.

Interested in Getting Involved? Here’s how!

Because parents deserve more than information. They deserve trusted guidance.

Our experts help make Pathways.org resources:

Expert-verified
Parent-friendly
Practical for everyday life
Focused on supporting Baby’s development

Together, they help us turn expert knowledge into clear, actionable support for families everywhere.

Who Makes up the Pathways.org Community?

Medical Roundtable

Pathways.org activities are based upon the expertise of the Pathways.org Medical Roundtable, comprised of leading physicians, therapists, clinicians, nurse practitioners, and lay advisors. They are sensitive to the medical and emotional needs of infants, children, and their families.

Thank you to our Medical Roundtable!

Healthcare Providers

Pediatricians, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists and many others who verify and amplify Pathways.org resources to ensure they are accurate and actionable.

Thank you to our Healthcare Providers!

Parents and Caregivers

Our FREE Pathways.org resources are always made to educate and empower parents and caregivers. So who better to tell us which materials work best for them? From testing out new features and designs of our mobile app, to providing feedback over social media, parents and caregivers are instrumental in making Pathways.org materials the best they can be.

Thank you to our Parents and Caregivers!

Healthcare Providers

Thank you to our Healthcare Providers, including:

Michelle Bolano, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Lynn Boswell, PT, MS

Physical Therapist

Grace Chan, OTR/L, C/NDT

Occupational Therapist

Sunny Chang, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Jordan Dann, MA, CCC-SLP/L

Speech-Language Pathologist

Ronna L. DeKoven, OTR/L, C/NDT

Occupational Therapist

Danielle Dietz-Harris, MA, CCC-SLP/L

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kathryn Finley, PT, DPT, NTMTC

Physical Therapist

Sarah Hehir, FDN-P, NBC-HWC, MSPT

Physical Therapist

Rachel Herrera, MS, DT, I/ECMH-C

Developmental Therapist

Kacy Hertz, PT, C/NDT

Physical Therapist

Lisa Hoffman, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Claudia Kelp-Lenane, PT

Physical Therapist

Sheila Krogh-Jespersen, PhD

Researcher / Academic

Margaret Bracco Liebreich, PT

Physical Therapist

Wendy J. Lirgameris, MSPT, PC, C/NDT

Physical Therapist

Sarah Lock, MS, PT, DPT, PCS

Physical Therapist

Emily Muzzy, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Cheryl Patrick, PT, MBA

Physical Therapist

Joanne Pygon, PT, DPT, PCS

Physical Therapist

Samantha S Reidy, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Linda Rooke, BScPT

Physical Therapist

Celine Rosati Skertich, PT, MS, PCS, NDTA

Physical Therapist

Mary Kay Santella, PT

Physical Therapist

Heidi Sloan, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Elisabeth Van Boekel, PT

Physical Therapist

Parents and Caregivers

Thank you to our Parents and Caregivers!

Translators

Our materials have been translated into more than 30 languages, supporting the development of babies worldwide. None of that would be possible without our translators, who help us communicate with parents and providers.

Thank you to our translators!

“As a bilingual mother I am so happy to have found such an amazing website and resources online. I printed so many things already for our son’s milestones. Love the fact I can share this with my mother and husband who are more fluent in Spanish and we can work together on helping our child grow accordingly!” – Parent

“Love the app! Easy way to track milestones and so many resources on how to support my baby! Highly recommend.” – Parent

“First time mom and nanny of 6 under-three years old babies. This app makes all the difference in my life. Thank you so much for all your work and for sharing such great knowledge.” – Parent and caregiver

“Being a therapist myself, I know Pathways is the go-to for child development… and now with the Pathways app, it’s even more helpful.” – Parent and physical therapist

Interested in Getting Involved? Here’s how!

We are always looking for ways to expand our community. Reach out at friends@pathways.org to let us know how you can help. Opportunities include:

Translating
User feedback and focus groups
Verifying content (if you are a licensed healthcare provider)

Want to use our content?

With permission of Pathways.org, our content is free to use and distribute. Email us at friends@pathways.org to obtain permission.