This steering leadership council is made up of a Medical Director, a Family Advisory Council Chair, Pillar Chairs, and Committee Leads. The Executive Council is responsible for contributing to the long-term vision of Feeding Matters’ efforts. These responsibilities include providing oversight of the PFD Alliance by determining committees, committee direction, and the strategic plan of the organization.
Executive Council
Amber Mieras
Family Advisory Council Chair
Children: Jax and Nayeli
Location: Arizona
About Me: I live in Peoria, AZ and am a mother of two. My son, Jax, has Down Syndrome and has struggled with eating since birth. He is now 8 years old and we have learned about the importance of celebrating the smallest successes and surrounding yourself with a strong community.
Richard J Noel, MD, PhD
Medical Director
Duke University Medical Center, Section Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
AMY L. DELANEY, PHD, CCC-SLP
Education Pillar Chair
Assistant Professor, Marquette University, Director, Neurodevelopmental Feeding and Swallowing Lab; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Paula Rabaey, PhD, MPH, OTR/L
Research Pillar Chair
Associate Professor OT Grad Program St. Catherine University
ERIN ROSS, PHD, CCC-SLP
Advocacy Pillar Chair
President, Feeding FUNdamentals, LLC Faculty, University of Colorado Denver, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Developmental Specialist, HealthONE Hospital Systems
Will Sharp, PhD
Research Initiatives Task Force Chair
Associate Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Toneisha Bush, MA, CCC-SLP
Pre-Conference Committee Chair
Private Practice Owner
Raquel Garcia SLPD, CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S
Conference Committee Chair
Neonatal Therapist, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Team
Anais Villaluna, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC
Digital Outreach Committee Chair
Sr. Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders