Dr. Donna turner
Neuropsychologist
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Donna
brings a wealth of expertise in developmental,
counseling, school, clinical, and neuropsychology,
as well as integrative medicine for mental health.
Her diverse training enables her to provide
comprehensive evaluations for our preschoolers
and offer in-depth consultative
therapeutic approaches for our families and our
teachers. Dr. Donna is fully licensed in
psychology and participates in
Psypact, allowing her to offer telehealth
services nationwide in participating states.
Email: drturnerneuropsych@gmail.com
Jackie valles
Speech Therapist
Jackie is a speech therapist at The Sammy Center and the founder of Black Lab Speech Therapy. She earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah in 2018 and spent five amazing years working in early intervention—coaching parents and supporting little ones with speech and language delays. After becoming a mom two years ago, she decided to pour her energy into growing her private practice. At Black Lab Speech, she works closely with families of toddlers and school-aged kids who need support with language delays, speech sound challenges, or feeding difficulties. She is all about practical, play-based therapy that helps kids grow confident and connected.
jessica raymond
Physical Therapist, DPT
Jessica Raymond is a physical therapist and the director of the Mountain Land Physical Therapy Salt Lake West Clinic. She treats adults and children, with a specialty in pediatric care. Jessica has a special interest in treating infants, patients with developmental delays, congenital and developmental conditions, and neurodiversity.
Jessica earned her bachelor's degree in health sciences from Oakland University and her doctorate of physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
Jessica is passionate about early intervention and is excited to partner with The Sammy Center to provide assistance and recommendations on positioning and play for young children to promote age-appropriate gross motor development.
MAYA KARLINSEY
RBT
Maya is a dedicated and compassionate behavioral health professional with experience working in educational and therapeutic settings. She currently serves as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). She specializes in providing one-on-one support. She has worked in diverse classroom settings as a substitute teacher. She is passionate about the work that she does and strives to make a positive impact on the environments she is a part of.
Kayla Mayers
Promise Director
Kayla is currently the Director of the Promise Department at the city of Millcreek and holds a Master of Arts in Community and Organizational Leadership from Westminster University.
Her background is in out-of-school time education, and she has worked with youth ages 5-20 throughout her career. In Utah, she has had the opportunity to intersect city government, community work, and education.
She enjoys being able to explore ways that a community can work together to show up for all youth on their educational path, from cradle to career. In her free time, she spends time with her spouse, daughter, and two dogs, enjoying all of the outdoor recreation opportunities that Utah has to offer!