Julie Abram, OTR/L, ECHM
Chief Administrative Officer
Julie has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Georgia State University and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University. She is a nationally certified occupational therapist and licensed in the state of Georgia. Julie began her career as an occupational therapist working with adults living with the long-term effects of a brain injury and became a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). She provided life skills training and recommended modifications to her client’s living spaces to increase their independence in the home and community. Julie became more interested in environmental modifications as a way of improving people’s lives, so she obtained an Executive Certificate in Home Modifications (ECHM) from the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Soon after earning her certification, Julie decided to pursue her own entrepreneurial endeavor and founded Enabled Living in 2020, which would eventually become Prosper Therapy Services in 2022. She skillfully transitioned from direct patient care to managing vital business related tasks as Prosper’s Chief Administrative Officer, such as insurance coding and billing, scheduling and coordination of services, accounting and bookkeeping, EMR audits and claims, human resources, legal and compliance, and data management, among many other tasks. Julie continues to evolve and grow as a professional and is the essential core and driving force behind Prosper Therapy.
West Green, OTR/L
Executive Director, and Chief Services Officer
West’s education background is in public health sciences and professional leadership with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in 2018. He has over 17 years of management experience in clinical and non-clinical settings, and over 13 years of professional experience working with children in numerous settings. West is a Master Certified Early Intervention Coach and Specialist, as well as an Abnormal Developmental Interventionist. He is certified by UNC Chapel Hill, DHHS, the CDC via the The Otago Program, and is also a certified Astronaut Protocol Interventionist for vestibular habilitation via Vital Links. West has a passion for building beautiful and innovative products with a specialization in custom woodworking and fabrication from his numerous years of experience as a master carpenter and contractor. West masterfully combines his Occupational Therapy knowledge as a healthcare professional with his vast experience in contracting and public health education into his signature roles as Prosper Therapy Services’ Chief Services Officer and Executive Director. He manages the creation and delivery of sensory products and one-of-a-kind therapeutic gyms of the highest quality. West also provides exceptional leadership, training, and operation support to Prosper’s clinical teams and administrative staff as the Executive Director.
Stephanie Burns, OTR/L
Chief Clinical Officer
Stephanie has a background in psychology, and she graduated from Brenau University in 2018 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has over 10 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing, dyslexia, and other developmental conditions. Stephanie is certified in the S.O.S approach to feeding and is one of only a handful of clinicians in the SouthEast who treats ARFID and other feeding disorders with this technique. She is certified with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and is also a certified Early Intervention Specialist. Stephanie has a unique perspective because her 5-year-old-son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 2. This insight into everyday life with a child who has special needs allows her to help guide parents toward feasible and realistic solutions to support the family dynamics and increase the child’s independence through sensory based play solutions. Stephanie's family training in therapeutic interventions is the key to success, as she works closely with families to increase independence and quality of life for the children. Stephanie has a deep-rooted passion in neurological function and understanding how the nervous system affects behaviors, sensory processing, and how it relates to development and functional participation in activities of daily living. She uses a neurosensorimotor assessment approach to determine the best interventions and recommendations based on a complete understanding of the child’s sensory and neuromuscular function. Stephanie is passionate about advocating and supporting people to be the best version of themselves, and she is able to fearlessly pursue these passions in her roles as Prosper Therapy’s Clinical Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
Taylor Taylor, OTR/L
Pediatric OT
Taylor knew at an early age that she wanted to become a pediatric OT, falling in love with the combination of creativity, play, and science. Taylor went on to complete her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University, and her master’s degree from Augusta University. Taylor has worked in both the geriatric and pediatric populations bringing her knowledge and creativity to both settings to increase independence and overall quality of life in all aspects of daily living. Taylor has experience with a variety of pediatric diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, SPD, ODD, CP, DS, TBI, and a variety of genetic disorders. Taylor loves all the children that she works with but has a special place in her heart for children with behavioral challenges. The key to her success with this population is truly listening to both the family and the child and problem-solving tools and strategies to promote metacognition, self-regulation, and family education.
Lisa Desrosiers
Office Manager
Lisa is from Northeastern Connecticut, with a strong background in customer service and administration. Lisa has been a proficient office manager for over a decade, and her skills and expertise have been invaluable to the organizations she has worked for. Her exceptional communication skills and ability to empathize with customers made her a top performer in the industry. After several years in customer service, Lisa transitioned into administration, where she continued to excel. Her organizational skills and attention to detail allowed her to effectively manage a variety of tasks, including scheduling, bookkeeping, and customer relations. Lisa’s primary professional goal was to work with clients with unique needs, having a personal stake in therapy as she has a nephew with autism. Lisa was the perfect fit to assume the responsibilities of Prosper’s Office Manager. As such, Lisa has been responsible for overseeing all administrative functions of all aspects of two major sects of Prosper, including managing staff, maintaining records, scheduling, insurance authorizations, coordinating meetings and appointments, and appealing denials for our clients; she fights for each and every one! Her ability to multitask and prioritize has been essential to her success in this role and she embodies compassion, dedication, empathy, and enthusiasm in all aspects of her career. Lisa has remained committed to providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive work environment for her colleagues, which she transfers to each and every family who contacts Prosper. Her professionalism, integrity, and work ethic have earned her the respect and admiration of both her peers and clients. Her dedication to excellence and commitment to serving others makes her a valuable asset to Prosper, and in turn, an enormous asset to our client's communities.
MacKenna Grubiss, M.A., CCC-SLP
Pediatric SLP
MacKenna received her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Edniboro, PA. She received her undergrad degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Spanish from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and she also has a certification for SOS Approach to Feeding . She has clinical experience in providing speech, language, and feeding services to pediatric patients in a variety of therapy settings. MacKenna has experience helping children with complex communication needs to increase their functional communication skills using total communication approaches, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. She is dedicated to helping all children develop and improve their targeted skills across many areas of need (articulation/phonology, functional communication, receptive/expressive language, social communication, feeding, etc.) MacKenna believes in building strong connections between the therapist and family members to provide education and caregiver support to work best as a team to help each child achieve their goals!
Amanda Sierra, OTR/L
Pediatric OT
Amanda graduated from Brenau University with her Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2016 and then her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in December 2019. Through occupational therapy, she believes that you can help children achieve greater independence and the ability to function at home. school, and out in the community. She feels honored to meet and work alongside each family to help problem-solve and come up with solutions that work best for the family. Amanda has ample experience with children who present with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Feeding/Oral Motor Delays, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and ADHD. She also has experience in equine-assisted therapy, and she and her family are active volunteers with ConnectAbility in Dahlonega. She maintains certification in reflex integration, executive functioning and DIR Floortime. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book, chasing after her son Thiago, and exploring the outdoors.
Megan Deal, M.S, CCC-SLP
Pediatric SLP
Megan Deal graduated from Valdosta State University with her Bachelor's degree in 2016 and Master's degree in 2019. She previously worked for a school district for three years before spending a year working for an early-intervention private practice. She loves working with clients and their families for the evaluation and treatment of a variety of diagnoses, such as Autism, Downs Syndrome, and ADHD. She has extensive knowledge working with AAC device software including Tobii Dynavox Snap + Core First, Tobii Dynavox Motor Planning 30 and 66, LAMP Words for Life, and ProLoQuo. She also enjoys providing parent, caregiver, and support staff training for AAC, early language development, and home language modeling to improve overall outcomes. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.
Madison Orton, PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Pediatric PT
Madison was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and her journey in physical therapy has been guided by an unwavering passion for helping children thrive and achieve their fullest potential. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Puget Sound, receiving her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Spanish and interdisciplinary emphasis in Bioethics. Equipped with a variety of experiences working with children throughout her undergraduate career and having personal experience as a patient in pediatric physical therapy when she was young, Madison pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Emory University, graduating in 2023. She has specialized skills in pediatric physical therapy treating children from the tiniest infants in the NICU through toddler years and into adolescence, as well as pediatric facilitation and interventions, movement system approach, and dry needling. Her commitment to a comprehensive education prepared her for the complex world of pediatric physical therapy and equips her with the latest knowledge and techniques to provide the best care to young patients. She is dedicated to tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of every child and equally committed to supporting and empowering parents and caregivers, working hand-in-hand to help build strength, achieve milestones, and nurture the potential in each and every child. Outside the clinic, Madison loves watching sports, running, travelling, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Kevin Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP
Pediatric SLP
Kevin is very excited to continue his career at Prosper Therapy Services. His passions include educating people about diversity, implementing programs tailored to the development for the underserved population, and amplifying their stories. With a unique twist on educational experiences, Kevin aka The Singing SLP, provides songs with his own lyrics that promote development, recall, sustained attention, and so much more. In years to come, he expects the speech therapy game to “change” with initiatives he sets forth. Kevin has an extensive background of treating children with apraxia, delayed language milestones, feeding/swallow therapy, sensory integration strategies, sensory haircuts, and music integration, to name a few.
Michaela Buckley, COTA/L
Pediatric OTA
Michaela is a graduate of Keiser University located in Daytona Beach, FL. She has 8 years of medical experience as a caregiver and recently moved to Georgia to start her occupational therapy career. Michaela also has a son who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) while she was attending school for occupational therapy, which pushed her toward working with the pediatric population. Seeing progress, big or small, is one of the most fulfilling parts for her while working in this field. She believes parent/caregiver education and involvement is so vital to a child’s growth and success. Her goal in working with pediatric clients and their families is to be remembered for the difference she has made in each child’s life, and in the parents’ ability to better understand their child. She is also passionate about instilling skills that will allow children and youth to grow into successful, self-sufficient adults.
Megan Wiley, PT, DPT
Pediatric PT
Megan received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Augusta University and undergraduate education at Lander University. She is excited to continue her professional development and serve families at Prosper. She has experience working with children at every level, including inpatient, acute care, outpatient, and NICU. Her treatment background includes children who have had orthopedic surgeries, babies with torticollis, developmental delay, ASD, genetic disorders, and more. Megan's passions include diversity, parent education, and helping each kid achieve the mobility they need to do the things they love.
Deanna Conley, MSOT, OTR/L
Pediatric OT
Deanna graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology then went on to pursue a graduate degree from Brenau University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Deanna’s passion for working with children with disabilities evolved from a couple of volunteer experiences, where she worked at Forsyth County School's Special Olympics, as well as provided respite for children with special needs through Avita Community Partners. Deanna desires to empower children to be as functional as possible through achieving occupations and daily life skills. As a neurodivergent herself, she is passionate about utilizing each child’s unique interests and strengths in therapy sessions to create meaningful opportunities for growth and success. Deanna has experience in other settings including geriatric acute care, pediatric home care, and outpatient rehabilitation. Deanna possesses comprehensive expertise in employing intervention techniques such as self-regulation, aiding in behavior and emotional growth, sensory integration, and integrating primitive reflexes. In her free time, Deanna enjoys running, hiking, hunting with her husband, and spending time with friends and family.
Taylor Albrecht, MOT, OTR/L
Pediatric OT
Taylor was born and raised in Washington state and always knew she wanted to work with kids from a young age. She began babysitting neighbors, worked as a rehab aide in a pediatric facility, and volunteered for her local TOP Soccer team, an organization dedicated to teaching and playing soccer with kids with disabilities. Taylor attended the University of Washington where she graduated with a Bachelor in Sociology and a Minor in Disability Studies. She then moved across the state to attend graduate school at the University of St. Augustine - Miami where she graduated with her Master of Occupational Therapy. She was given an award for the student who most embodied OT in her cohort and takes pride in her dedication to this profession. Taylor has worked in various pediatric settings, including niche settings such as hippotherapy. Taylor loves exploring and educating others about sensory differences and approaches to support the child and their family in their community. She takes on a more child-led approach, tailoring each session to the child's interests and motivators. On her off time, Taylor enjoys riding horses, reading, and spending time with her 3 cats Margo, Marvin, and Louie.
Pamela Schmitt, CCC-SLP
Pediatric SLP
Pam is a nationally certified and state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Georgia State University.
Pam is highly experienced with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children (ages birth-21) with a very wide range of speech/language and feeding/swallowing disorders. Pam is a Beckman Oral Motor and Babies Can’t Wait Certified provider. Pam has extensive experience with working with children with linguistically/culturally diverse backgrounds, apraxia (utilizing the DTTC approach), medically fragile children, children with feeding tubes, babies with dysphagia, children on the Autism spectrum, fluency disorders, language disorders, tracheostomy, children with Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems, and a vast assortment of syndromes and chromosomal abnormalities, and many more.
Pam worked for Gwinnett County’s Early Childhood Program for 12 years providing speech therapy for preschool-aged children with impairments ranging from mild to profound. Her clinical experience includes not only providing therapy but also mentoring students and clinical fellows across work settings and an administrative role as a Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor.
Pam finds mentoring and collaborating with other therapists and families to be deeply fulfilling and an essential piece in effective service delivery. Pam knows it “takes a village” meaning teamwork with professionals, partnerships with parents, and FUN and functional research-based and play-based therapy to maximize learning in a natural context to promote carryover of skills.
Jenna Wilson, CCC-SLP
Pediatric SLP
Jenna graduated from the University of West Georgia with her Bachelor’s Degree in 2015 with a degree in Speech Language Pathology and from the University of Montevallo in 2017 with her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Jenna has excelled in her field as a Speech-Language Pathologist for the past 7 years. She has experience in a variety of settings including early intervention, school systems, and private clinics, which helped to build her skills in providing the most comprehensive SLP services in any context. She has provided services with children and teenagers ranging from 0-21 with challenges of all varieties. Jenna has pursued additional training in evidence-based feeding therapy and enjoys helping patients reach their feeding goals effectively. Jenna is married and has a 3 year old daughter named, Olivia, as well as 2 wonderful dogs, Cali and Gunter. She loves being an SLP and helping clients to gain the skills they need to improve their overall communication and language skills essential for daily life.
