Mission
Building a world where everyone belongs
We envision a world where all families have a "village," and all children can access the best developmental support. We are building an inclusive future where everyone belongs, through providing excellent rehabilitative care, inclusion-centered activities for children with disabilities, and neurodiversity-affirming practices in Miami and beyond.
Autonomy: Everyone deserves to be in charge of themselves.
Integrity: We authentically pursue collective thriving.
Connection: Relationships come first.
Inclusion: Everyone belongs.
Growth: We move forward together.
Families: We provide free and reduced cost services to families in need, education for parents, and community for families from all walks of life.
Professionals: We spread neurodiversity-affirming practice through education and resources for clinicians.
House warming Wish list
Leave your mark in our new home! As we prepare to open our sensory gym and therapy office, we are asking partners to purchase something from our wish list.
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We depend on support from our generous donors to provide free and reduced-cost services to families in need. Many of our resources are available at no charge so that we can make the largest impact possible. We are grateful for your support and are so happy you are a part of The Collective.
Board of Directors
Sara Phillips, MS, OTR/L | Board Director
Sara (she/her) serves as a Board Director for Lemon City Collective, and is passionate about promoting strengths-based, family-centered, child-focused care. She is from Cooper City, FL and has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 2015. She currently practices in Broward County, providing neurodiversity affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. Sara loves spending time with family, friends and her adorable cat, reading books and going to musicals.
Melissa Knopp, M.S. Ed, BCBA | Board Director
Melissa Knopp (she/her) serves as Board Director for Lemon City Collective, and is a teacher and behavior analyst committed to cultivating healing experiences for families based on relationship and understanding. She is passionate about working with families of autistic individuals who are nonspeaking or unreliably speaking, and is skilled in supporting alternative means of communication. She is from Woodcliff Lake, NJ and is an alumna of NYU and Pace University. She has experience in a variety of clinical settings, including helping build a multi-disciplinary neurology clinic. Melissa loves music, nature, animals (especially her adorable dog), and exploring new places. She is excited to be part of an organization that provides loving, respectful and therapeutically-effective care.
Taylor Neverman | Board Director
Taylor (she/her) serves as Board Director for Lemon City Collective. She offers writing, design, and capacity-building services to the dreamers, do-ers, and in-betweeners who make up Miami's vibrant communities. Taylor graduated from the University of North Florida, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor’s of Arts in International Politics and Relations, and minors in Spanish and Creative Nonfiction Writing. She is an avid reader, podcast listener, and NPR junkie. Although not born in Florida, Taylor has lived in the state most of her life and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the greater Miami community.
Brittany Aquart, PT, DPT, PCS | Executive Director
Brittany (she/her) is the founder and Executive Director of Lemon City Collective. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, and mom of two. Brittany is especially passionate about early infant development and attachment, as well as helping children grow into their happiest, most independent selves. She is a Miami-born, University of Miami alumna and former ballet dancer who loves embracing neurodiversity, eating good food, learning fun facts, and trying new things.
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