Our Valuable Team

The people make the place. Meet the Dymond Speech & Rehab Team.

Our incredible team is passionate, experienced, talented and friendly. We truly have the best of the best. Get to know the people behind the business, who are dedicated to making sure your needs are not only met, but exceeded.

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Barbara Dymond

Clinical Director/Speech-Language Pathologist

Barbara has experience and training in reading intervention, expressive and receptive language disorders, and a specific passion for literacy.

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Marcy Martin

Clinical Manager/Occupational Therapist

Marcy has experience and training in therapeutic handling for facilitating motor development, sensory processing disorder, sensory-based pediatric feeding disorders, and lactation.

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Maria Tran

Speech-Language Pathologist

Maria has experience working with early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication, autism, receptive/expressive language, articulation/phonological, fluency, and cognitive communication disorders. She also enjoys working with Vietnamese bilingualism.

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Lindsey Haney

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lindsey has experience and training in both pediatric and adult populations including pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders, traumatic brain injury, dysphagia, articulation/phonology disorders and early language disorders.

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Kacey Seymour

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Kacey has experience with many kids with many different diagnosis including ASD, ODD, CP, intellectual delays, as well as sensory processing disorders including feeding challenges.

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Meagan Romagnuolo

Occupational Therapist

Meagan has experience and training with various ages and diagnoses. She has particular interests in sensory integration and feeding interventions.

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Bethany Lutes

Speech-Language Pathologist

Bethany has experience and training in early intervention, articulation disorders,
expressive and receptive language disorders, and literacy.

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Lauren Whitaker

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lauren has experience in pediatric feeding, dysphagia, early language, mixed receptive/expressive language, and articulation/phonological disorders.

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Alexa Thayer

Occupational Therapist

She has experience working in early intervention and with children with a variety of neurological and developmental disorders, including ASD, ADHD, and Down Syndrome.

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Savannah Price

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Hanna Tice

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hanna has experience in augmentative and alternative communication, autism, articulation/phonological, fluency, and early language disorders.

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Kayla Tilicki

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kayla has experience working with preschool speech and language disorders, autism, pediatric feeding/lactation, AAC, and cognitive communication.

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Kaylee Davis

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Raelyn Lawrence

Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Cierra Coleman

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Cindy E

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Chris Dymond

Practice Manager

Chris Dymond is responsible for ensuring that our team is equipped to excel and for driving our standard of excellence continually higher.

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Leslie Philips

Administrative Team, Clinical Coordinator
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Hannah Sullivan

Administrative Team, Clinical Coordinator
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Barbara Dymond M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Marcy Martin OTR/L, CLC
Clinical Manager/Occupational Therapist

Marcy graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University and has been working in pediatrics and early intervention for over 20 years. Marcy has specialized training and experience in therapeutic handling for facilitating motor development, sensory processing disorder, and sensory-based pediatric feeding disorders. She enjoys providing family-centered care to ensure positive experiences for both parents and children. She recently became a Certified Lactation Consultant in order to further address early feeding difficulties.

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Bethany Lutes MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Cierra Coleman MS, SLP-CF
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Lindsey Haney MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Lindsey was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. She attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and attended Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC receiving her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She decided to move back after graduation and joined the Dymond team in August 2023.

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Maria Tran MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Born and raised in Longview, TX, She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at El Paso. She joined the Dymond Speech and Rehab team in August 2023.  She has experience working with early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication, autism, receptive/expressive language disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, and fluency disorders.  She enjoys working with Vietnamese bilingualism, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, adult aphasia, dysphagia, dysarthria, and cognitive communication disorders. In her free time, Maria enjoys going on road trips and exploring new places with my fiancé, playing with our pet rabbit, trying different types of food, and cooking.

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Kacey Seymour COTA/L
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Kacey was born and raised in Rhode Island, but has recently made the exciting leap down to North Carolina! She graduated from New England Institute of Technology in 2018 and has been practicing OT for 5 years. Kacey has been working in pediatrics for 2 years in the school setting as well as in outpatient clinics and loves working with her kiddos. Kacey joined the team in December 2023 and she is excited to continue to learn and grow her skills! Kacey has worked with many kids with many different diagnosis including ASD, ODD, CP, intellectual delays, as well as sensory processing disorders including feeding challenges. Kacey believes that play is the way! She is a full supporter that the child should be the biggest leader and influencer for progress. FUNctional therapy is one of the best ways to establish growth! When she isn’t at work, Kacey loves to craft, read, bake and hangout with her fur baby Augustus.

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Meagan Romagnuolo OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Originally from Charleston, SC, Meagan relocated to North Carolina to start her career as an occupational therapist at DSR in 2024. She completed her BS in Exercise Science at the College of Charleston and graduated with her MSOT from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, in 2023. While Meagan has experience working with various ages and diagnoses, she has particular interests in sensory integration and feeding interventions. It is important to her that she follows a neurodiversity-affirming, child-led, and play-based approach when leading her therapy sessions. Additionally, Meagan prioritizes meaningful occupations of the child (and family) throughout sessions to encourage motivation and fun in OT! When Meagan is not at DSR, she enjoys exercising, watching movies, and thrifting!
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Lauren Whitaker MS, CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Lauren was born and raised right here in Sanford, NC! She attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, where she received her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. She minored in American Sign Language and Psychology. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and traveling.

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Cindy Eisenberg M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Name: Hanna Tice MS, CFY-SLP
Role: Speech-Language Pathologist

Hanna was born and raised in Chester, West Virginia. She attended West Virginia University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Pediatric development and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. She moved to North Carolina after receiving the opportunity to start her career with Dymond Speech & Rehab. Hanna is interested in working with the pediatric population, which includes augmentative and alternative communication, autism, articulation/phonological, fluency, and early language disorders. Hanna enjoys being outdoors in her free time, hanging out with her cat, and exploring her new city.

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Name: Kayla Tilicki MS, CFY-SLP
Role: Speech-Language Pathologist

Kayla was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She attended the University of Arizona, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, with a certificate in Developmental Disabilities and a minor in American Sign Language, as well as a Master’s degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. Kayla additionally completed a fellowship with the Arizona Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Arizona LEND) and has completed the training to be a Certified Lactation Counselor. Kayla moved to Sanford to start her SLP career at Dymond Speech and Rehab. Kayla enjoys quilting, crocheting, hiking, and spending time with her family in her free time.

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Name: Alexa Thayer OTR/L
Role: Occupational Therapist

Alexa was born and raised in New Gloucester, Maine. She attended Husson University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Public Health and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Alexa relocated to North Carolina in 2024 to begin her career as a pediatric occupational therapist. She has experience working in early intervention and with children with a variety of neurological and developmental disorders, including ASD, ADHD, and Down Syndrome. Alexa is passionate about providing meaningful services and support to both her clients and families to promote independence for a successful future. When Alexa is not in the office, she enjoys exploring her new town of Apex, spending time outdoors, golfing, and hanging out with her cats, Luna and Sunny.

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Kaylee Davis M.A. CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Raelyn Lawrence COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Savannah Price M.S. SLP-CF
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Savannah Price M.S. SLP-CF
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Chris Dymond
Practice Manager

Chris joined Dymond Speech & Rehab in 2023 and currently serves as Practice Manager. Chris has a unique mix of experience, from business strategy to leading cross-functional teams. Most recently, Chris served as a product manager on the Communications Team at Walgreens, where he was responsible for creating the strategy around their transactional email communications. Chris was drawn to working in the clinic as he reflected on his experience growing up in the clinic, seeing the life-changing services provided, and wanting to contribute to the clinic’s mission.

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Leslie Philips
Administrative Team, Clinical Coordinator

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Hannah Sullivan
Administrative Team, Clinical Coordinator