Our Team

Dyspraxia/DCD impacts almost 20 million Americans, yet the terms “Dyspraxia” and “DCD” are not well known in the United States.

Our team members have personal connections to Dyspraxia/DCD and recognize the need to change this statistic. We are committed to raising awareness, providing resources to families and individuals, educating the medical and educational communities, and supporting research.

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Danielle Rosenberg

Founder
President of Board of Directors
Executive Director

Danielle is a wife and mother of two wonderful children, a practicing attorney, and an avid marathon runner.

After her son was diagnosed with Dyspraxia/DCD, she soon realized that the medical and educational communities in the United States were unfamiliar with this condition. This lack of awareness resulted in years of struggling to find appropriate support.

Inspired after attending an event at the Dyspraxia Foundation based in the United Kingdom, she and her husband, Sidney, founded Dyspraxia DCD America (originally called The Spotlight Foundation for Dyspraxia and DCD) in 2019.

Her goals for this nonprofit include spreading awareness and educating the community so that other individuals with Dyspraxia/DCD will be appropriately supported here in the United States.

Favorite quote:

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.”

Harper Lee

Lisa Holm

Board Member
Volunteer Director of Education Advocacy

Why I want to make a difference

Lisa is the aunt of a lovely, accomplished teenage niece who was diagnosed with Dyspraxia as a young child. She recognizes the additional challenges a student with Dyspraxia may face when families, teachers, and classmates have little or no understanding of Dyspraxia/DCD and how it impacts individuals. Lisa hopes to raise awareness of Dsypraxia/DCD and Neurodiversity in the classroom, provide resources, and support families and individuals in securing appropriate services.

Bio

Lisa lives in Virginia, is the mother of an amazing adult daughter, and the part-time companion of her centenarian mother. She graduated with honors from Radford College with a B.S. in Education, with honors from George Mason University with a M.ED. in Special Education, and engaged in postgraduate studies at The George Washington University. In her career as an educator, Lisa was a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach working with students and teachers in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Lisa is passionate about literacy and equity in educational opportunities for all children.

Favorite quote

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” – C.S. Lewis

Elizabeth McKinney

Volunteer Director of Recruitment

Why I want to make a difference

Elizabeth’s son, Bryant, was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at 5 years old. Through her books, readings, and volunteering, Elizabeth hopes to bring awareness and acceptance of hidden disabilities focused on neurodiversity.

Bio

Elizabeth lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two incredible neurodivergent children. She graduated with honors from the University of New Hampshire with a Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing in 2000 and has had a diverse nursing career working in Cardiac Intensive Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Diabetes Research, and Childbirth Education. Currently, Elizabeth is a Children’s Book Author and Mommy Blogger at flappingoodtale.com.

Favorite quote

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” – Alexander Den Heijer

Mary Pritchard

Volunteer Director of Medical Outreach

Why I want to make a difference

Mary is the parent of a young adult with Dyspraxia/DCD. Throughout her son’s school career, she was frustrated with the lack of information and support available. Mary looks forward to helping establish an organization that will effectively raise awareness and provide reliable, evidence-based resources for families and individuals living with this condition and the professionals who serve them.

Bio

Mary is retired and lives in Arizona with her husband and their dog Daisy. She is also a mother and stepmother to 5 adult children and has 7 grandchildren. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Minnesota, but her 30-year career was primarily in medical research, working as a Medical Writer for the last 16 years.