Who We Are

printprint

Officers and Board Members


Debra L. Dominelli

Founder/Executive Director

James Dominelli
Vice President/Treasurer

David Levy, JD, CCE
Secretary
American Association Caregiver Education

Executive Board Members:

DeAnn Douglas, RNC

Mary S. Jackson
Rockingham County Public Schools

Larry R. Phillips
Lynx Support Specialist, Inc.

 

Honorary Board:

Blair P. Grubb, MD,
Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics
Cardiovascular Medicine, Director Electrophysiology Services
Autonomic Disorders Clinic, Medical University of Toledo

 

*Independent audits conducted by Farmer & First, CPA's, Warrick, RI.  Please feel free to contact us to request a copy.

 

Youth Advisory Board


Erin Brown
, born in 1985, is from Scotland and has been with DYNA since 2004. Erin was diagnosed with Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS) in 2003. She holds a law degree from the University of Glasgow. Since her graduation Erin has been working for the prosource.it group, a worldwide provider of IT services. She lives in Scotland with her beloved husband and beautiful toddler daughter. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Erin enjoys reading fantasy novels and working out. She has a reputation in DYNA for spreading a passion among our Youth Ambassadors for training to run road races.

Breanne Cyr is from Wisconsin and has been with DYNA since 2007. Breanne was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in 2007. She has a BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. She also studied French and nursing during her time in school, and she spent a semester in France. Breanne is interested in primatology - specifically primate health and behavior. She hopes to attend graduate school as well as study primates in the wild. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Breanne enjoys documentaries, animals, languages, and travel. Breanne is known in DYNA for her love of monkeys and her determination to return to her sport of speed skating.

Mandy Dominelli, born in 1990, is from Maryland and has been with DYNA since the organization’s founding in 1999, when she was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Mandy graduated from the University of Maryland in 2013 with a BA in journalism. She also studied environmental science and minored in sustainability. Mandy completed her Masters in Special Education in 2020 and teaches Special Education in Maryland. When she is not working, she can often be found outside. She is PATH certified and gives therapeutic horseback riding lessons at a Maryland based non-profit.

Parisa Emam, born in 1989, is from Washington and has been with DYNA since 2008, when she was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She has a BA in Psychology with a minor in English from Western Washington University. She was a research assistant in WWU's Early Childhood and Family Studies Lab, and is currently pursuing her MS in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Oregon. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Parisa enjoys cooking, writing, and outdoor adventures. Parisa is known in DYNA for her devotion towards boot camping for physical activity. Her success has inspired others to pursue boot camping for improved health and wellbeing.

Amanda Grzyb
 is from Connecticut and has been with DYNA since 2004. Amanda was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in 1994. She has a Master's Degree in Women's Studies from Southern CT State University with concentrations in counseling and public health. She has extensive experience in group processing, stress reduction techniques, guided visualization, and meditation for children, teens and adults. She lives with her beloved husband and precious young son and daughter. She enjoys exercising, writing, reading, cooking, and can be found outside with her telescope on most clear nights. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Amanda is known for her skills in the field of stress reduction and life style management techniques.

Katie (Jackson) Brill, 
born in 1987, is from Virginia and has been with DYNA since 2006. Katie was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in 2002 . She graduated with a BS in Business and Family and Consumer Sciences, from Bridgewater College in Virginia in 2010. She currently works full-time in the finance field for a company located in the Shenandoah Valley. Katie is known for her attention to detail and willingness to help in any way she can. She is respected for her kind heart and noted for her devotion to fashion, arts and crafts, and sports.

Melissa Douglas Jenkins, MD
born in 1988, is originally from Kentucky and has been with DYNA since 2001. Melissa was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in 2000. She lives with her beloved husband and an adorable West Highland Terrier. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Melissa enjoys shopping, exercising, traveling, playing with her dog, and sporting tiaras.

Ariel Miller,
born in 1991, is the youngest member of our Youth Advisory Board and is from Indiana. Ariel has been with DYNA since 2008. Ariel was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in 2007. She will graduate from Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne in spring 2014 with B.S. in Biology - Pre-medicine, A.S. in Chemical Methods, and a minor in Anthropology. She hopes to one day work as a pediatric specialist in a hospital setting. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Ariel has a passion for science, and she is an active member of the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society. With all that going on, Ariel doesn't have much free time, but when she does, she spends it hanging out with friends, watching romantic comedies and documentaries, and traveling.

Joey Sciarra is from Connecticut and has been with DYNA since 2007. Joey was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in 2006. He is currently a student at University of Connecticut, where he is majoring in Accounting. Along with volunteering for DYNA, Joey has a passion for Atmospheric Science, particularly Meteorology, and enjoys weather forecasting. He is an avid sports fan, with baseball and college basketball being his favorites. Joey also enjoys listening to a wide variety of music, especially Contemporary Christian and Country.