The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American
Dance Therapy Association
Our Board Members:
President
Jacelyn Biondo, PhD, BC-DMT, LPC
Specialization: Adults with Schizophrenia, De-escalation and Violence Prevention, Dance Therapy Research
Loves: Daydreaming, Making APA-style Tables, Reading in the Sunshine
Job Duties: Holding space for the amazing Board Members, Acting as a Liaison for for the National ADTA
Contact: paadta.president@gmail.com
Treasurer
Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, MA, R-DMT
Specialization: Children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, CBT for adults with dual-diagnosis, acute medical DMT, de-escalation and violence prevention.
Loves: Cooking and recipe development, being surrounded by nature, creating spreadsheets, dogs, social justice advocacy, reading, herb gardens, and finding new hobbies to try with my partner.
Job Description: Maintain all financial records, manage bank account, prepare and submit budget
Contact: paadta.treasury@gmail.com
Public Relations
Meli'sa Grier, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Specialization: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, children and adolescents with behavioral issues, trauma, families, de-escalation, dually diagnosed and chronically homeless women, and drug/alcohol addiction
Loves: Dancing, music (listening and singing), my family, traveling
Job Description: Monitor Facebook and Instagram inquiries and post upcoming events on social media sites, maintain website, prepare press releases
Contact: paadta.publicrelations@gmail.com
Secretary
Lauren Cunkelman, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Specializations: Autism Spectrum Disorder, children, adolescents and families
Loves: Utah, North Carolina and Pittsburgh, PA, my dog Roscoe, warm weather, hiking and being outside
Job Duties: Keep record of proceedings, maintain membership roster, e-mail correspondence, quarterly summaries of chapter happenings.
Contact: paadta.secretary@gmail.com
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Program Coordinator
Sonya Budnovitch, MA, R-DMT
Specialization: Older adults, dementia, inpatient psychiatric
Loves: continuing to practice dance, teach pilates and my cat, peppa
Job Duties: Coordinate workshops, learning opportunities, and Continuing Education for the PA ADTA membership and beyond
Contact: paadta.programming@gmail.com
Government Affairs Liaison
Elizabeth McNamara, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Specialization: Working with individual and couples through life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
Loves: Playing in nature , traveling, chocolate,
a dance floor
Job Description: Resource regarding PA legislation, work in liaison with National GAC chairperson
Contact: paadta.governmentaffairs.com
Nominating Committee
Kaitlyn Clark, MA, BC-DMT
Specialization: School age children and adolescents with histories/diagnoses including trauma/PTSD, ADHD, ODD, juvenile sex offenses, and mood disorders.
Loves: My home town of Philly, yoga, my fur babies, movies, and autumn!
Job Description: Prepare a slate of officers, accept nominations from membership, prepare and distribute ballots.
Contact: paadta.nominations@gmail.com
Multicultural & Diversity Committee Co-Liaison
Maria Gismondi, R-DMT, CYT-200
Specialization: Autism Spectrum/Developmental Disorders, Dementia and Memory Care, Wellness, Creativity, Mindfulness Practices, Co-Occurring Disorders
Loves: Power Flow/Vinyasa Yoga, immersive theatre, live music, creative expression, my family, cats, vintage clothing/accessories, fashion, books
Job Description: Provide support and connection to chapter members; Serve as a bridge between the PA ADTA Chapter, the Multicultural and Diversity Committee Leadership Team, and the ADTA at large; Facilitate connections and support for traditionally underrepresented and culturally diverse members to encourage member recruitment and retention; disseminate diverse perspectives from the MDC to Chapter leadership; encourage and support cultural competency of PA Chapter members.
Contact: paadta.MDCLiaisons@gmail.com
Nominating Committee
Coming Soon!
The PA ADTA is currently appointing a new chair member
Multicultural & Diversity Committee Co-Liaison
Rosie Davis Aubrey, MA, R-DMT
Specialization: College Counseling, Adolescents and Adults, Dual Diagnosis and Co-occurring disorders, Drug and Alcohol, Spirituality, Authentic Movement, LGBTQIA+, Wellness, and Mindfulness/Meditative Practices.
Loves: Cooking and then getting to eat what I have created :), elephants, being immersed in nature, going to the movies alone (you really should try it one day), my family and friends, hosting "paint nights" and being a black woman!