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This is where our journey begins. Get to know our team, what we do, and how we're committed to quality and great service. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.
Meet our team
Marguerite Roy
Founder / CEO
Marguerite started this company to make a difference in the service that individuals with developmental and physical disabilities receive. Knowing firsthand having a sister with disabilities the difficulties families face to get adequate and quality services. From choosing her team to care for individuals Marguerite has made it a priority to take the upmost diligence to provide the best services. Apart from work she loves to spend time with her dog, go hiking with friends, and play board games.
Krystal Everheart, BCBA
Krystal has been in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2011, and earned her Behavior Analyst certification in 2017. During her time, she has worked with individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities across all ages. Her passion is enriching her clients' lives by teaching them to be as independent as possible. When not working, Krystal enjoys building Star Wars Lego, macrophotography, playing board games, and spending time with her boyfriend, their dogs, and cat.
Patience Cantrell, MOT, OTR/L
Patience graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (2013), followed by a master’s in occupational therapy from Radford University (2015). Throughout her 9 years of experience, Patience developed a broad skill set by working in a variety of healthcare settings with a multitude of age groups and diagnoses. Patience’s passion to assist those with developmental disabilities through therapeutic consult comes from first-hand experience within her own family. Understanding the difficulties families face navigating services, Patience’s goal is to be a positive resource, and to provide client-centered care that increases not only functional independence but adds meaning and quality to life. Outside of work, Patience enjoys planning parties / events for her friends and family, spending time in the sun, and playing with her dog, Mako.
Jodi Gibson, BCBA
Hi! My name is Jodi. I am a BCBA and I have been in the behavior field for over 14 years. I believe in a personal and "hands on" approach to dealing with behavioral issues that involves getting to know an individual and their care takers in order to find solutions that will be functional for all parties. Simplicity and functionality are key factors in making support services that last over the test of time!
Lance Ranek, DPT
Lance graduated with a B.S. in Psychology (2015) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2018) from The University of South Dakota. Having started his career as a travel physical therapist, Lance has experience practicing therapy in a broad range of clinical settings across Oregon, Maryland, and Virginia. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he strives to help those with mobility and functional deficits improve their quality of life. In his free time, Lance enjoys exercising, playing pickleball, gardening, and spending time with his family, friends, and dog, Nila.
Taylor Nelson Kirby, OTD, ORT/L
Taylor graduated from Carroll College with a degree in Health Sciences and Public health in 2018, and her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain College in 2022. Taylor strives to offer holistic services focused on improving every client’s quality of life. She loves the creativity and ability to meet each individual where they are that occupational therapy provides.
Originally from Montana, Taylor moved to Virginia Beach in 2025 and is enjoying exploring the area with her husband. In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking with her dog Nellie, golfing, and cooking.
Destinie Chatmon, BCaBA
My name is Destinie! I have been working in the behavioral field for a little over two years providing direct support and behavior intervention to individuals with behavioral and developmental needs. I also have extensive experience working with individuals in the school setting who require specialized support. I am passionate about helping individuals build independence, improve communication, and develop lifelong skills that support long-term success.
Tara Perkins, DPT
Megan Blan, LaBA, BCaBA
Christine Goulet, Operations Manager
Christine has worked on the administrative side of the DD Waiver since 2020 and is currently the Operations Manager for Training Hearts of Virginia. She works between the therapists and the case managers to ensure services to clients on the waiver continue without delay. Prior to her work with Training Hearts, Christine worked as a horseback riding instructor and taught therapeutic riding to children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. She still has a horse, named Rio, in New Kent and rides regularly in her free time!
Alexandra Rutkowski, Administrative Assistant
Alexandra holds a B.A. in Ministerial Leadership from the University of Valley Forge and brings over a decade of administrative and organizational experience, including leadership in a residential care setting supporting survivors of trafficking. At Training Hearts, she provides administrative and operational support that allows clinicians to focus on serving individuals and families with excellence. Outside of work, Alexandra is an artist and illustrator, deeply involved in her local church, and passionate about missions work worldwide.
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