Members of the Board of Directors:
- Patricia L. Hope Kirby, President, Chair, C.E.O., Co-Founder, Treasurer, Executive Director, Member Board of Directors
- Pamela Noblitt, Vice President, Member Board of Directors
- Sheree Baur, Secretary Officer, Member Board of Directors
- Dr. Yvette R. Evans, Ed.D., M.S. CCC/SLP-L, Member Board of Directors
- Pamela Mason, Member Board of Directors
- Gene Soslow, Member Board of Directors
Honorary Members of the National Advisory Board:
- Annette Burrhas Clay, MA – TAASA, Austin, TX
- Alasdair K. T. Conn, MD, Boston, MA Chief ER
- Dr. J. Douglas Crowder, MD: Co-Founder, Former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Steve Miller, MD, New York, NY Chief ERP
- Amy Neustein, PhD, Washington, DC
- Randy Noblitt, PhD, Los Angeles, CA
- Carolyn Sachs, MD, Los Angeles,CA
- Professor Rudy Ray Seward, University of NT, Denton, TX
- Commander Jill Stouffer, US Navy, Jacksonville, FL
- Victoria Thornton, MD, Chief ER, Durham, NC
Dr. J. Douglas Crowder, MD: Co-Founder, Former President and Former Chairman of the Board of Directors
J. Douglas Crowder, MD: Co-Founder, Former President and Chairman of the Board
J. Douglas Crowder, MD, is a Forensic Psychiatrist in Dallas, Texas. He shares his wisdom and leadership. It is very important to reach out for help to experience healing should you ever be a victim. Do your best to help someone get help should you know someone who is a victim of abuse. As a victim, taking care of unfinished business is extremely important for one to experience healing, wholeness and to end a cycle of abuse.
If You Have Been a Victim
You may have experienced complete healing. Many of us would rather suppress the abuse we experienced. The abuse is never really suppressed, we are fooling ourselves by failing to deal with possible abuse issues. Forgiving our parents, one-self, other relatives, friends, acquaintance and strangers begins by exploring patterns that perpetuate dysfunction and abuse. We hope this will help you to uncover a process of healing from family dysfunction, abuse secrets, family habits of abuse or habits of those that may have victimized you and to adequately deal with obstacles that have profoundly shaped your life both in positive and negative ways.
We hope the information and videos contained within this Web site https://hopeforchildrenfoundation.org/ will help you and your family in many ways but to especially prevent any future actions of abuse similar to what may have been perpetrated against you or someone you love.
Sincerely wishing all of you the very best in life! On behalf of the children and adults we serve throughout the United States, thank you for taking a stand to end abuse.
The Board of Director Members, and the
Honorary Members of the National Advisory Board of Hope For Children Foundation
Dr. Jaye Douglas Crowder, MD
Former Member Board of Directors
Co-Founder of Hope For Children Foundation, since 1997, incorporated April 2, 1998
He served as the Vice President when the organization started. In the year 2000, he was nominated and elected as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He retired at the end of 2021, and serves as a member of the National Advisory Board to date. He only missed one board meeting in the eighteen years since the organization was incorporated.
He has treated many individuals victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault while working in his profession as a Psychiatrist. He makes financial sacrifices as a non paid volunteer board member of Hope For Children Foundation. Dr. Crowder’s valuable expertise is a great asset to the mission of Hope For Children Foundation. He contributes to the success of the organization.
Jaye Douglas Crowder, MD
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
Professional Overview
Royal Creek Psychiatric Center (Private business of Dr. Crowder.) not affiliated with Hope For Children Foundation
- 8604 Greenville Ave Ste 201
Dallas, TX 75243
Dr. Crowder graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1980. He works in Dallas, TX and specializes in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
Dr. Crowder’s Experience
Years in Practice: 36
Conditions Treated by Dr. Crowder
- Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
- Anxiety Phobic Disorders
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dementia
He treats additional disorders.
Dr. Crowder’s Specialties
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
Dr. Crowder’s Education & Medical Training
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; Graduated 1980
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Affiliated Hospitals
Residency , Psychiatry
- University of Virginia
Residency , Psychiatry
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Medical School
Specialties & Qualifications
Specialty: Psychiatry
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy.
Subspecialties: General Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Certified in Forensic Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Certified in Psychiatry - TX State Medical License
Active through 1980 – 2017 - VA State Medical License
Active through 1984 – 2016
Publications & Presentations
- PubMed
- A very modest proposal for 1990s C/L psychiatry.Weiner, M. F., Sadler, J., Fenton, B. J., Fitzpatrick, M. C., Crowder, J. D., Goodkin, K.; Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 1989 Jul.
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen
President, Chair, C.E.O., Member Board of Directors, Officer, Treasurer Hope For Children Foundation
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen is the Co-Founder of Hope For Children Foundation.
She, along with the founding members, incorporated Hope For Children Foundation on her mother’s birthday, April 2, 1998, in the State of Texas. The organization was named in honor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hope. This non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) charity for children, was authorized as a 501(c)3 by the United States Treasury Department in 1998. It has continued in business since that time, to date.
Patricia Kirby served as President, and the Executive Director, when the organization started. She has served voluntarily as a member of the board of directors. She is also a paid staff member, as the Executive Director. In the year 2000, she voluntarily stepped down as the President. She continued serving as a member of the board of directors. In addition, she was nominated and elected to serve as the Chief Financial Officer, for the last several years. She has not missed a board meeting since the organization has been established. She was elected as the President, Chair and C.E.O. in 2021 when Dr. Crowder retired.
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen’s Overview
Patricia experienced a personal tragedy concerning her family beginning in 1988. This unfortunate tragedy motivated her to start Hope For Children Foundation in 1997, in hopes of preventing other children and families from experiencing abuse, torture, trauma, and injustices concerning children and their protectors. The mission of the organization is intended to benefit children, their families and others throughout the United States of America, with efforts stretching globally.
Patricia specializes in loving children. She has devoted her life to loving and caring for children. She believes every child has a God given right to be loved, nurtured and protected. Hope For Children Foundation gives her the opportunity to touch the lives of children in a positive and lasting way.
Patricia also has a special interest in music. Her musical achievements were extensive. She was awarded the honor of First Violinist and Concert Master of her Orchestra Class while attending middle school. Her tenacious character did not allow her to give up when faced with the obstacles of beginning to play a musical instrument. This early experience of overcoming what initially seemed impossible, resulted in overall positive teamwork experiences. She learned to harmonize with others for the benefit of all involved. These steps helped shaped her abilities to do the same with “hard-core” real life issues, such as child abuse. Her goal is to see this nation better protect precious children from crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence; a cause dear to her heart.
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen’s Experience
Years with Hope For Children Foundation: 18 + (1997 – Present)
Created, designed, approved, produced, filmed and edited, Texas Statewide Training entitled:
“Crimes Against Women and Their Children, Law Enforcement, Prosecution and Judicial Accountability”
(The original training was a two-day conference, conducted numerous times throughout the State of Texas. Through the years the training was and is currently extended and offered to each State of the Nation through the power of the Internet.)
This two-day multi conference was approved for Certification and Re-certification for Continuing Education Credits by the following State of Texas Agencies:
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, for 16 hours of accredited continuing education from TCLEOSE for police, sheriff, justice of the peace, other law enforcement officers, upon satisfactory completion.
State Bar of Texas, MCLE and STATE BAR COLLEGE for 15 CLE hours of Participatory Hours and 03.50 Ethics Hours, accredited continuing education for attorneys, who completed the course.
The Texas Center for the Judiciary, 15 MCLE Hours approved through the Rules of Judicial Education accredited continuing education for judges, who completed the course.
Texas State Board of Legal Specialization, 15 Hours of accredited continuing legal education certified in Family Law and 15 Hours of accredited continuing legal education certified in Criminal Law, for attorneys and legal assistants, who completed the course.
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, for 13 hours of accredited continuing education credits for juvenile probation officers and staff, upon satisfactory completion.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Community Justice Assistance Division, for 13.5 Hours of continuing education credits for adult probation officers and staff, upon satisfactory completion.
This two-day multi conference was Certified for Continuing Education Credits for physicians, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurses, counselors, CPS workers, mental health workers, and other medical professionals; Certification and approval for this course was authorized by:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
This two-day multi conference was Certified for Continuing Education Credits by these Texas Colleges:
Amarillo College
Angelina College
Del Mar College
Grayson County College
Kilgore College
Midland College
Victoria College
1995 – 2003 Trinitaria School of Santiago, Dominican Republic
Co-Founder, Co-Owner of Bi-Lingual Christian School
Administrator of School
Coordinated Curricula Certification from the Department of Education for Spanish and English Departments
Hiring of English Teachers from the United States, Dominican Republic and France
Developed Education Class Schedules for:
Education and Athletics/PE Classes meeting all Department of Education requirements; for Teachers, Students, Parents/Teacher/Association meetings
Director: Music Department and conducted the Easter and Christmas televised Concerts of Students
Full service school of:
Kinder Age 3 to 5
1 st grade 6 th Grade
6 th Grade through 8 th Grade
9 th Grade through 12 th Grade
Certification through School of Tomorrow
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen graduated from a Texas Real Estate Institute (1974 – 2016)
She received her Texas Broker’s License and maintains her license to date, although does not practice real estate at this time. A personal tragedy occurred in her life after working in the real estate industry for about 10 years. The tragedy motivated her to establish the non – profit charity, Hope For Children Foundation.
Education & Training
Numerous Colleges and Universities (1974 – 2016)
The Study of Human Services, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (1988 – 2016)
Real Estate Training (1974 – 2016)
Film Production (1998 – 2016)
Previous Owner of Educational Institute for students – Kinder – Elementary – through – High School: Trinitaria School of Santiago, Santiago, Dominican Republic (1995 – 2003)
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Non – Profit – Hope For Children Foundation – providing Human Services and Educational services. (1997 – Present)
Specialties & Qualifications
Specialty: Developing Curricula for the benefit of children and adults surrounding issues of sexual assault and domestic violence – investigation, law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial accountability; to better protect children and adults. Orchestrating professionals to support healing treatment expertise for those who suffer from sexual assault and/or domestic violence victimization.
Film Producer 1999 Documentary
The Patricia Hope Story
Film Producer 2000
Filmed, edited and produced 16 Hours of Training Videos to benefit attendees of Hope For Children Foundation Seminars and Online Training
“Crimes Against Women and Their Children, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Prosecution and Judicial Accountability”
Hope Real Estate 1976- 1990 1997 – 1999
President and Owner Hope Real Estate
Commercial and Residential Real Estate
Certifications & Licensure
Certified School Administrator
Certified Administrator for Elementary, Middle School and High School using ACE School of Tomorrow Curricula
Texas Real Estate Broker’s License
Publications & Presentations
Patricia Kirby Rasmussen gained much support from various law experts, medical doctors, victims, survivors and many other experts and professionals in the industry to create, design, approve, produce and edit for final print distribution, a 724 Training and Resource Manual Entitled:
“Crimes Against Women and Their Children, Investigation, Prosecution and Judicial Accountability”
Numerous presentations were and/or are currently being made through training seminars in many cities located in the State of Texas; and/or online nationwide – extending globally through the power of the Internet.
Various Publications can be read by accessing the Web site: https://hopeforchildrenfoundation.org/ via Posts and Newsletters
Innovative: Patricia Kirby Rasmussen, through Hope For Children Foundation was the first to use the “Big Screen” in movie theaters as a venue for training law enforcement officers, medical professionals, attorneys, judges and others, via the big screen. This was accomplished sixteen years ago in Waco, Texas during a two-day Training Conference organized by Patricia L. Hope Kirby, Executive Director of Hope For Children Foundation.
Pamela Noblitt, Vice President, Officer
Member Board of Directors Hope For Children Foundation
Pamela Noblitt, has served as a board member of Hope For Children Foundation, in Dallas, Texas, for six years, from 2011 – Present. She also served as a member of the National Advisory Board to Hope For Children Foundation, during the years 2002 – 2010.
She is an advocate for social justice as reflected in her vocation and her volunteer work with Hope For Children Foundation as a board of director. She is very knowledgeable concerning individuals victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Her sacrifices are appreciated as a non-paid volunteer board member of Hope For Children Foundation.
Professional Overview
Experience
- Non-Attorney Representative
April 2014 – Present (2 years 6 months)
Pamela Noblitt represented 1,000 + Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claimants at the hearing level, developing their cases, collecting evidence, recruiting the cooperation of healthcare professionals, writing on the record requests, pre and post-hearing briefs, responding to proffers, and appeals comments.
- Non-Attorney Representative
Binder and Binder
September 2007 – April 2014 (6 years 8 months)
- Practice Administrator/Victim’s Advocate
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
October 1983 – August 2006 (22 years 11 months)Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Pamela Noblitt managed a private psychology practice serving individuals experiencing severe and debilitating psychological symptoms. The practice included 4 mental health professionals and a 4-person administrative staff. Her responsibilities included the day to day management of the business including accounts payable and receivable, overseeing insurance billing, service documentation, inventory, hospital interface, practice marketing, continuing education for mental healthcare professionals, scheduling, payroll, etc. She also acted as a patient advocate assisting patients in obtaining benefits through regional, state and federal benefits programs, assisting them in obtaining discounted medications through patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies, assisting filing police reports for crimes against patients including child protective services reporting, establishing a national referral network for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
- Academic Resource Coordinator
Argosy University, Dallas, TX
March 2004 – April 2006 (2 years 2 months)
- I operated the Academic Resource Center where I tutored students in APA publication style and professional communications both in person and online. I also assisted students in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other software applications appropriate for their field of study.
Other Organizations
- Human Lactation Center, Ltd (NGO in service to United Nations)
Member, Board of Directors
Starting January 2010
Certifications
- Non-Attorney Representative
Social Security Administration
June 2008 – Present
Volunteer Experience & Causes
- Board of Directors
Human Lactation Centre, Ltd
2009 – Present (7 years)Human Rights
As a member of the board of directors of the HLC (founded by Margaret Mead and Dana Raphael) She contributed to program development including annual presentations at the Commission on the Status of Women Conferences at the United Nations, NY. The HLC specifically addresses issues around child sexual abuse, ritual abuse, child trafficking, child soldiers, adult survivors of child sexual/ritual abuse.
Volunteer, Hurricane Katrina
American Red Cross DFW
2005 – Present (11 years)Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Provided crisis services to victims of Hurricane Katrina including counseling, serving meals, providing toiletries, books, clothes, bedding.
- Subjugation of Women through Institutionalized Torture
Starting March 2014
Presenter. United Nations 2014 Commission on the Status of Women’s Annual Conference, New York, NY
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt
- Resources for Recovery
Starting March 2013
Paper presentation at the 2013 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt
- Women in crisis: Creating effective and humane helping responses from the wisdom of others.
Starting March 2012
Discussant, Symposium conducted at the 2012 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt,
- Dana Raphael
- Supportive behavior as a leadership and problem solving approach. In R. Noblitt (Chair), NGO leadership skills, social support, and problem solving.
Starting February 2011
Symposium conducted at the 2011 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Annual Conference, New York, NY
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt,
- Dana Raphael
- Social Security Disability as a tool for recovery: A guide for clinicians.
Starting October 2010
Workshop presented at the 2010 Annual Conference for the International Society for Trauma
and Dissociation, Atlanta, GA.
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt
- How Survivors Can Help Their Own Cases for Disability Application and Appeal
Starting October 2009
Survivorship Webinar Series, October 3, 2009
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt
- Disability, Ethics, Advocacy and Duty with Disabled Patients
Starting September 2008
Presenter at 13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT), San Diego, California 92108, September 16, 2008.
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt
- Women and the Economic Consequences of Child Abuse
Starting March 2008
Presenter/discussant at the 2008 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 52nd Annual Status of Women Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Team members:
- Pamela Noblitt,
- James Randall Noblitt,
- Dana Raphael,
- Lynn Crook,
- Connie Valentine
- Eckerd’s 100 Women of 2000
Eckerd’s Corporation
September 2000
Pamela Noblitt was named one of Eckerd’s 100 women o 2000 in recognition of her work as a victims’ advocate. She was awarded a plaque, a $1000 grant, and an expense paid trip to Washington, DC along with her husband, Randy Noblitt, PhD.
- Faculty of the Year Award
Student Government Association, Argosy University Dallas
March 2006
She was named Faculty of the Year based on my efforts on behalf of students as the Academic Resource Center coordinator. She tutored graduate students in APA publication style and professional communications.
Education
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor’s degree, Psychology
1995 – 1998
- University of Maryland European Extension Campus
1978 – 1982
University of North Texas
English Language and Literature/Letters
1969 – 1971
Fencing Team
Activities and Societies: Fencing Team
Texas Woman’s University
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
1966 – 1969
Unable to complete course of study with earlier ambitions to become a nurse when contracted tuberculosis.
Activities and Societies: Omega Rho Alpha (English Honor Society) Fencing Team
I cannot thank you enough for your kindness,
Hope for Children Foundation Board of Directors
Sheree Baur, Secretary Officer
Member Board of Directors Hope For Children Foundation
Sheree Baur serves voluntarily as an elected board member of Hope For Children Foundation. She has not missed participating in a board meeting during the eleven years of volunteer service with the children’s charity.
Sheree is the proud mother of six children. She understands the importance of children being loved, nurtured, educated, guided, character building and a host of other life building environmental needs for the mental and physical healthy of everyone. She serves as an elected member of the board of directors for Hope For Children Foundation on a voluntary level to benefit children and their families throughout the United States of America
Overview
Sheree Baur serves as a member of the board of directors for Hope For Children Foundation during the years 2002, 2007 – Present.
Sheree Baur graduated from Mansfield Business School with a Degree in Business Management in about 1999.
She attended Southwestern Assembly of God College, now (University) from 1998 – 1992.
She has worked in the Dallas County area schools since 1984, specializing in academic development for children.
Experience
Years in Education: 34 years
Specialties & Qualifications
State of Texas Educators Certification Educational Aide III
Working with the academic development of children three years through eleven years old. Educational Aide III
Education Training
Mansfield Business School – Degree – Business Management, about 1999.
Southwestern Assembly of God College, now (University) from 1998 – 1992.
Certifications & Licensure
Texas Educators Certificate, State of Texas, Educational Aide III 2008 – 2019
Dr. Yvette R. Evans, Ed.D D., M.S., CCC/SLP-L
Member Board of Directors, Hope for Children Foundation
PROFILE
Dedicated educator and supervisor for speech language assistants (SLPA’s) and master level speech-language pathology students. This is coupled with hands-on experience as a dedicated speech and language pathologist with an extensive background in building HIPA compliant tele-practices for school districts and private companies. In addition, specializing in Autism and related disorders ensuring comprehensive diagnostics, evidence-based treatment, family training, and specialized documentation to provide drive data-driven decisions and comply with internal and third-party insurances. I am bringing over 20 years of experience working with children with a diversity of disorders and disabilities across of a variety of settings. Moreover, completed a doctorate program and developed a research-based method “Enhance Expressive Language & Learning using an iPad intervention," focusing on teaching caregivers, therapist, and educators how to use an iPad as a therapeutic tool to enhance expressive language.
SPECIALIZATIONS AND RESEARCH INTEREST
Development and implementation of efficacy based tele-practice programs that forces on diversification to reach all children, compliant with state and federal cyber security guidelines, established library of engaging evidence-based resources, authentic measurements for data driven decisions along with staff and parent training.
Create preliteracy and literacy evidence-based strategies along with the use of technology for modifications and accommodations to enhance reading and writing for children on the spectrum and related disorders.
Developed a parent-implemented intervention with the use of an iPad to increase expressive language and other use of assistive and instructional technology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Early intervention for speech and language delays
• Language-Based Learning Disorders
Established the use of breath control strategies (breath work and mindfulness) to foster self-regulation in order to decrease communication anxiety in children
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Specific Language Impairment
• Speech Sound Disorder
EDUCATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | Normal, IL
Doctorate, Special Education 2016
Dissertation: Parent-Implemented Intervention Using an iPad to Enhance Expressive Language in Young Children
• Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders
SMITH COLLEGE | Northampton, MA
Postgraduate Coursework: Professional Preparation in Cochlear Implants 2009
Intensive program containing coursework for educating young children with cochlear implants and internship
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | Normal, IL
Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology 2000
Dean’s List
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation 1989
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE | East Peoria, IL
Associate Degree, Special Education 1987
CREDENTIALS
AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Valid through Mar 2020
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Valid through Jan 2020
APPOINTMENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | Denton, TX
Adjunct/Clinical Instructor Supervisor, Department of Speech and Language Pathology 2017-Current
Course Instruction
• Professional Issue
• Clinical Methods II
Clinical Supervisor
• Evidence-Based methods for diagnostics and intervention
• ASHA Scope of Practice
• Diagnostics
• Case management for pediatric clients
Student involvement
• Created Research Round Table
• Created Life Hacks Workshops on organization, strategies to manage stress, and nutrition for graduate students in communication science disorders
COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | Denver, CO
Adjunct Professor Department of Special Education 2017-Current
Instruct on-line courses for graduate students
• Professional and Family Collaboration
• Language Development and Disorders
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | Normal, IL
Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education 2009 – 2017
Instructed undergraduate courses focusing on children and adolescence with varied disabilities
• Use of technology, including Instructional and Assistive to address student needs
• Communication (typical and atypical)
• Autism and related disorders
• Language-Based Learning Disorders
• Assessment techniques (formal and informal)
• Introduction to the neural basis of learning
• Evidence-based intervention
• Family and professional collaboration
Additional Services
• Participated in course and curriculum development to add diversity and culturally responsive practices to the current curriculum
• Collaborated with colleagues regarding research and grant efforts.
• Incorporated a variety of technology-based teaching formats to assist students in the advancement of competencies and academic accomplishments.
• Contributed to departmental, university committees, and actively engaged in student organizations.
AUTISM SPECTRUM INSTITUTE, DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | Normal, IL
Pediatric Speech and Language Consultant 2007 – 2009
• Assisted with course preparation for undergraduate courses (including on-line and hybrid formats)
• Provided training and support for families, university students, school districts, and the community
• regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Disseminated information regarding early diagnosis. evidence-based practices, and community and state resources.
• Assisted in the development of a diagnostic clinic and participated in evaluations and treatment
• Provided person-centered planning services, including education, communication, transitions, and vocational training for home and school use.
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Normal, IL
Community Education Instructor 2006 – 2008
• Provided course instruction on speech and language milestones and atypical concerns.
• Presented on strategies to enhance speech and language development using a multimodality approach.
COURSES INSTRUCTED / PREPARED
• Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (online and traditional) – SED 193
• Family, Professional, and Community Collaboration (online) – SED 205
• Language and Literacy Development for Children with Disabilities– SED 342
• Technology for Young Children with Disabilities – SED 369
• Educational Assessment of Preschool Children with Disabilities – SED 374
COURSES INSTRUCTED/PREPARED CONTINUED
• Communication Strategies for Children with Disabilities – SED 377
• Early Intervention for Infants and Young Children with Disabilities – SED 386
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
THERAPY TRAVELERS | CALIFORNIA
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUPERVISOR
2019-CURRENT
• Provided teletherapy for students
• Collaborated with special educators’ specialist, teachers, and parents.
• Supervised Speech – Language Pathologist Assistants
• Provided IEP updates annual and quarterly
• Provided consultation, collaboration, and education to families and professionals.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing.
ACHIEVEMENT BALANCE AND COMMUNITY (ABC) PEDIATRIC CLINIC |NORTH TEXAS
LEAD SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUPERVISOR
2019-CURRENT
• Provided teletherapy for clients
• Collaborated with ABA specialist, Occupational Therapist, behavior techniques and parents.
• Supervised Speech – Language Pathologist Assistants
• Provided progress outcome reports, re-evaluations, and differential diagnosis
• Provided consultation, collaboration, and education to families and professionals.
NORTH TEXAS THERAPY AND HOME CARE| Dallas TX
Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor 2017 – 2019
• Supervised Speech – Language Pathologist Assistants.
• Provided evaluations for children from birth to 21 years of age with a variety of high and lo
incidence disabilities.
• Provided consultation, collaboration, and education to families and professionals.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing.
• Specialized working with bilingual families and interpreters.
PROGRESSIVE PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS | Plano, TX
Speech-Language Pathologist 2017 – 2019
• Assisted in the development of a comprehensive speech-language program
• Evaluation and treatment for children from birth to 21 years of age with a variety of disabilities.
• Provide therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, motor, and cognitive disorders.
• Consultation, collaboration, and education to families and professionals.
• Developed and implemented programs for early literacy and children with language-based learning disorders.
• Specialized in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder and other disorders that directly impact expressive and receptive language.
PRIVATE PRACTICE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY | Bloomington, IL
Speech-Language Pathologist / Owner 2007 – Current
• Provided evaluation and treatment for children from birth to 21 years of age.
• Provided consultation and education to families and early educators.
• Collaborated and participated in co-treatments with a variety of professionals.
• Supervised graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in communication science and disorders.
• Supported students in action research and evaluation as well as in working with families and collaborating with other professionals.
• Conduct community education programs on typical and atypical language development as well as Baby Sign Language classes.
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY LAB SCHOOLS | Normal, IL
Faculty Associate/Speech-Language Pathologist 2007 – 2012
• Provided assessments and interventions for children with varied abilities, including children with low incidence disorders.
• Focus on language and literacy intervention.
• Collaborated and co-taught with general and special education faculty.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) school-wide efforts.
• Supervised university students from the Department of Education and the Department of Communication Science and Disorders.
SERVICES FOR PARENT, INFANT, AND CHILD EDUCATION | Normal, IL
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Consultant 2003 – 2010
• Supervised and conducted early intervention assessments and provided diagnoses, treatment, and family education for children and their families.
• Specialized in diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and other disorders that directly impacted expressive and receptive language.
• Provided community education services, pairing families with community resources and school district transitions.
BROMENN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Normal, IL
Speech-Language Pathologist 2000 – 2004
• Provided services in a variety of settings, including pediatrics, outpatient, home health, acute care, and rehabilitation (PRN).
• Served in both pediatric and adult populations, specializing in neurological disorders.
SENSORY CONNECTIONS, ADVANCED PHYSICAL MEDICINE | Bloomington, IL
Coordinator of Speech-Language Services 2002 – 2003
• Provided services for children from birth to 18 years of age, specializing in Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing, and Executive Function.
• Balanced clinical responsibilities with clinic management / administrative tasks.
• Supervised graduate students obtaining master’s degrees in communication science and disorders.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Volunteer Supervisor for Master’s-level Speech-Language Pathology graduate students, Communication and Science Disorders 2002 – Present
Special Education Chair Search Committee Member 2015
Member, Council for Teacher Education 2013 – 2014
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Member, Technology and Media Division 2015 – Present
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Co-Chair, Communication Disorder Division 2013 – 2015
ILLINOIS SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
Early Intervention Board Member 2006
Education Committee Member 2004 – 2005
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
Representative Council Board Member 2005
PUBLICATIONS / RESEARCH
Evans, Y. (in submission) Use of Universal Design for Learning for emergent literacy lesson planning
Evans, Y. (in submission). Parent Implementation of iPad to increase expressive language in young children
Evans, Y. (in preparation). Strategic co-viewing to enhance expressive language in young children.
Purpose: To disseminate research outlining an evidence-based, parent-implemented intervention to enhance young children’s expressive language skills
Evans, Y., & Hurtle, L. (in preparation). Parents’ perceptions of the use of iPads for an intervention.
Purpose: To share parents’ perceptions of the use of technology as a therapeutic tool for their young children with language delays
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Evans, Y. (2019, July). Focused and engaged: parent-implemented intervention with an iPad to enhance expressive language in young children. University of North Texas 11th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention & Research Conference, Denton, TX.
Evans, Y. (2018, November). Focused and engaged: parent-implemented intervention with an iPad to enhance expressive language in young children. Presentation delivered at the American Speech and Hearing Association Annual conference, Boston, MA.
Evans, Y. (2018, November). Universal Design for Learning: Methods to Promote Early Literacy with young children. Presented delivered at the annual conference of the American Speech and Hearing Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.
Blum, C., & Evans, Y. (2015, November). Universal Design for Learning and dual language learners: Scaffolding, apps, and emergent literacy. Presentation delivered at the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Orlando, FL.
Blum, C., & Evans, Y. (2015, April). Connecting Universal Design for Learning, apps, and emergent literacy in the early education classroom. Presentation delivered at the annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.
Evans, Y. (2013, June). Creating connections using visual mediation strategies to promote communication. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Pittsburgh, PA.
Evans, Y. (2013, November). Making early connections with brain-based strategies, bringing neuroscience to practice. Training session delivered at the Child and Family Connections Conference, Decatur, IL.
Evans, Y. (2013, February). Making connections: Brain-based learning strategies for executive functioning for differentiated instruction. Presentation delivered at the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Fall Convention, Lisle, IL.
Evans, Y. (2013, January). Making the connection: Executive function with 21st century teaching. Presentation delivered at the Illinois State University Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology Symposium, Normal, IL.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
• Early Intervention
• Language Learning in Schools
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
• Division of Learning Disabilities
• Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• Division of Research
• Division of Educational Diagnostic Services
• Technology and Media
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
• Communication Division
International Literacy Association
AWARDS / HONORS / GRANTS
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Campus Representative, Founders Day Bell Ringing Ceremony 2016
Dissertation Completion Grant Recipient 2015
Golden Key International Honor Society Inductee*
Honor Society Organization Inductee 2015
Dr. Lanny Morreau Student Research Scholarship Recipient 2013, 2015
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Inductee
Panhellenic Council for Outstanding Faculty Member of the Month Award
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Nominated President of the Communication Division 2015
Nominated Vice-President of the Communication Division 2013
ASHA Continuing Education Award Recipient 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010
Pamela Mason
Member Board of Directors, Hope for Children Foundation
Information to be provided.
Gene Soslow
Member Board of Directors, Hope for Children Foundation
Information to be provided.