MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS!
Our Board Members are experienced professionals committed to DTS goals and passionate about the philosophy that drives our non-profit. The Board oversees our mission, policies, programs, and needs; we are passionate about helping children and families learn through movement!
Cathy Lauderbaugh, Founder and President
Cathy Lauderbaugh works as a speech-language pathologist in Boulder, CO, through Creative Strategies Therapy. Cathy is passionate about incorporating movement into her therapy sessions. After years of seeing the profound impact of hippotherapy on many children and families, she wanted to find a way to give the same quality of service to families who do not have the resources to access movement-based treatments consistently. She started Dynamic Therapy Services with the goal of helping children find joy in learning through movement.
Sheila Goetz, Board Member
Sheila’s career as a speech-language pathologist spanned 38 years and included developing and implementing a Scottish Rite Clinic in Nebraska, teaching at CU Boulder for 17 years, and managing a private practice in Boulder for 20 years. Additionally, she served on the nonprofit boards for the Autism Society of Boulder County, Boulder County Early Childhood Connection, and Boulder Day Nursery. She serves on the board of Dynamic Therapy Services in order to support growth of movement-based therapy services to families in need. Her experience as a therapist working with children with special needs offers valuable insight to the growth decisions of Dynamic Therapy Services.
Annette Nusser, Board Member
Annette has lived in the Boulder area for 17 years; she has been active in the local community with her family and farm where she has horses, cattle, chickens, and hay. She has been involved with the 4-H program for the past 10 years as both a project leader and organizational leader; she participates on the county level with the horse program and agricultural groups. She is passionate about horses and truly understands how beneficial they are to the mental and physical well-being of humans. She has volunteered for several years in assissting with equine-related therapies and has seen firsthand how it impacts the lives of children and families. She wishes equine-related therapies could be available to all children in need, and she serves on the DTS board to assist with fundraising for scholarships.
Kelly Worcester, Board Member
Kelly is a mother of three, and has seen the extraordinary benefits of movement-based therapy firsthand through the treatment and progress of her 11-year old who was born with a rare chromosomal abnormality. Neuromovement based therapy and hippotherapy have unlocked developmental growth in a special and meaningful way, but are sadly not often covered by health insurance or Medicaid -- she believes that every child, regardless of their financial situation, deserves the impactful experience of movement based therapy, and is honored to be a part of DTS who is doing all they can to provide that opportunity.
Carole Bakhos, Board Member
Originally from Lebanon, Carole and her family now live in Boulder County. She is the Executive Director for Jordan's Guardian Angels, a nonprofit leading research for rare diseases. She got involved with the disability community after her daughter, Yara, was diagnosed with a rare disease at the age of 2. Carole understands the importance of building inclusive communities and is on the board of multiple disability advocacy groups. Carole joined DTS' board to help families access well needed services that help their children reach their potential. Carole brings the family perspective to DTS through her 10 years of experience as a caregiver to Yara.