Board of Directors

President – Amy Heimkreiter

President-elect Carmen Mendoza 

Carmen graduated with an undergraduate degree in both Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities. Her Masters focus was in Reading/Literacy Education. In the mid 90’s, she added training in Orton Gillingham, Wilson, Executive Functioning, and many other impactful topics that relate to educating students with dyslexia and specific learning disabilities. She became involved in the Ohio Valley Branch of the IDA as a way to connect with the Cincinnati region and all those that are impacted by dyslexia. Carmen likes to help people and provide resources for students/ families with dyslexia.