Occupational Therapists

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Dana is a lifelong Alaskan, who has been working with children in Anchorage and across the state for over 25 years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University in 1991 and has enjoyed continued education in evidence based pediatric occupational therapy approaches. Her clinical experiences include early intervention, in patient acute care, outpatient clinics and outreach to infants and children in remote communities of Alaska. Dana uses the following approaches in treatment: D.I.R. Floortime, Oral Motor Treatments, Ayers Sensory Integration, Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Perception-Action Approach, trainings in ocular motor and visual perceptual skills, Integrated Listening Systems, treatments for Dyslexia, Yoga, Lindamood-Bell’s LIPS program, and Aquatic Therapy, to name a few.

Dana enjoys spending her free time with her family and dogs, gardening, doing home improvement projects, traveling, volunteering, and being creative.

I'm an Occupational Therapist from New York City with 8 years of experience working in public schools, guiding students through skill-building and growth. I spent four years supporting young learners in elementary school (ages 4–10) and another four years with middle and high schoolers (ages 10–18). After a year-long break from work to travel and recharge, I’m excited to make Anchorage my next adventure! I'm drawn to Anchorage for its balance of thrilling outdoor experiences and peaceful cozy moments—exactly the mix I was looking for. 

Hi! I’m a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from Bradenton, Florida. I have been practicing as a therapist for the past two years, with most of my experience in the school system. During that time, I worked with students to address delays in fine motor skills, visual perception, gross motor skills, and social skills.

I am passionate about creating a supportive, engaging, and safe environment where clients can build confidence and achieve their goals. I value developing meaningful relationships with each client and strive to make every therapy session both fun and effective.

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing volleyball and spikeball, hunting, and fishing with my husband. We are excited for the opportunity to explore Alaska and look forward to becoming part of the community!

Laurel grew up in South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education. Laurel taught for four years, including two years as the Life Skills teacher at Goldenview Middle School in Anchorage. While teaching, Laurel gained experience working with a diverse population and became passionate about communication. In 2020, Laurel left the classroom to pursue a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She completed her master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders through New York University in January 2023. Laurel has worked here at Achievement Therapy Center since graduation! Some of Laurel’s passions including working with autistic individuals, incorporating sensory based play into therapy, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Laurel is a neurodiversity affirming therapist who enjoys learning about your child and incorporating their interests into their sessions together! 
Outside of the clinic, Laurel enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs. Some of her favorite activities include running, reading, hiking, camping, and playing games!  

We are thrilled to welcome Jenna Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, to our team! With 11 years of experience in the field, Jenna brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She earned her Master’s degree from Idaho State University and holds several specialized certifications, including AOMT (Adult & Pediatric Oral Motor Therapy), SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach, and Beckman Oral Motor. These certifications enable her to provide effective, individualized therapy for a variety of speech, language, and motor needs. Outside of her professional achievements, Jenna is a proud mother of three daughters and enjoys spending time with her husband and family. Her warm, compassionate approach, combined with her experience, makes her a valuable asset to our team. We are excited to have Jenna join us and look forward to the positive impact she will make on our clients and community! 

Katherine grew up in Maryland, she graduated in 2017 with a bachelors in Global Studies from Hood College, when she decided she no longer wanted to be a spy for the CIA, she began working for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland as a Paraeducator and then went on to become a Special Education Teacher in a self-contained classroom. While teaching for 5 years she was able to work with many wonderful Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists. In 2023, she decided that she wanted to become a Speech Language Pathologist and graduated in August of 2024 with her Masters in Speech Language Pathology from Thiel College in Greenville PA. She began her career working for Anchorage School District as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, she finds all areas of Speech Language Pathology interesting and enjoys continuing to grow in her understanding about each area. Outside of the clinic, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband, going on walks with their dog, traveling, reading, playing piano and painting.

Kelsie Maynes is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow who is currently in the process of earning her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Completing her bachelor’s degree in Communication sciences and disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2020, she continued perusing a career as an SLP by earning her Masters of Science from East Carolina University in 2022. Her clinical internships allowed for a wide range of experiences including working with Veteran’s on cognition, stroke-recovery, and voice disorders to pediatric experiences utilizing articulation, language, and feeding interventions.

Relocating to Alaska in June of 2022 with her husband and son, Kelsie is excited to explore Alaska with her family. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors, game nights with friends, and anything that brings out her creative side.

As a 25-year Air Force veteran, I dedicated my military career to serving others through work in both the medical field and recruiting and retention. Throughout my service, I developed a strong commitment to helping people, building relationships, and supporting individuals in achieving their goals.

I have called Alaska home since 1991 and have built deep connections within the community. Outside of my professional experience, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and three dogs, cooking, traveling, and entertaining friends and loved ones.

Service to others continues to be an important part of my life. I regularly volunteer through my church and actively participate in outreach efforts supporting members of the homeless community. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or community involvement, I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others.

MK is a lifelong Alaskan who loves traveling, crafting, good food, Disney, and spending time with her family. As a mom of three, some of her favorite family activities include camping adventures, cozy movie nights, and, of course, Taco Tuesday!

When she’s not making memories with her family, MK enjoys all things purple and believes there’s hardly a snack better than a good bag of chips. 💜

Hannah is the office manager at Achievement Therapy Center. She used to teach math at Clark Middle School until becoming a mom in 2022. She loves that she can apply her passion for mathematics and problem-solving in the business side of Achievement Therapy Center while also having flexibility to care for her children. The best of both worlds!

Outside of welcoming smiling faces in the clinic, Hannah enjoys weightlifting, hand embroidery, trying new recipes, bonfires and barbeques, and spending quality time with her family.

Billing Specialist

Serena attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York where she received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2022. Her studies primarily focused on Clinical Psychology and Social Psychology. She previously worked in the mental health field directly with children who had various backgrounds of trauma in the Anchorage Community. Working directly with individuals facing challenges allowed her to learn the importance of support systems. She now uses that understanding to improve organizational dynamics as well as enhance experiences for patients and families and combines empathy and problem-solving skills while creating a welcoming environment. 

In her free time, Serena enjoys baking, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her family.