Our Board
Aleigha VanAmburg
Co-Founder & President
Alexandra Davis, OTR/L Co-Founder & Vice President
Rachel Kornicki
Secretary
Kimberly Davis
Board Member
Justin Wilber
Board Member
Lorieann M. Cox
Board Member
Shelly Whitworth
Board Member
Christy Raile
Board Member
Eric Albury
Board Member
Board Member Bios
Aleisha VanAmburg, Co-Founder & President
Aleisha VanAmburg, MS CCC-SLP is a Florida state licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and holds her Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC’s) through ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association). Mrs. VanAmburg obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of South Florida. She began her career in 1997 working in the public school system as a speech language pathologist at an elementary school with a large population of children with special needs. In 2002, she expanded her clinical skills to include working in a private outpatient clinic for twelve years treating pediatric clients with a variety of delays and disorders. Mrs. VanAmburg continued her career as a clinical instructor in the graduate program for Speech Language Pathology at the University of South Florida (Go BULLS!) for three years until realizing her dream of opening her own private practice with a focus on family centered intervention.
Our clinic opened in the fall of 2015 with a small team and only 1000 square feet and has continued to grow and thrive, adding occupational therapy and physical therapy services. In the fall of 2025, Mrs. VanAmburg moved her clinic into a 2700 square foot building to accommodate the new therapists and treatment space. We have been helping a multitude of wonderful children and families ever since! Aleisha is Prompt Trained, S.O.S. Feeding trained and specializes in working with children who have issues with motor planning (Apraxia) and feeding difficulties. She also works closely with families to wean children from tube feedings to oral feeding. She enjoys working with younger children but has over 30 years of experience working with all types of delays and disorders, She is still passionate about her chosen career. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, biking and boating. She is an avid yogi and intuitive to her clients needs.
Alexandra Davis, OTR/L Co-Founder & Vice President
Alexandra Davis is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist and the co-founder of Family First Children’s Foundation. As Vice President, she helps lead the foundation’s mission to expand access to therapy services and life-changing equipment for children and families in need.
Over the past five years, Alexandra has worked closely with children and their families as the Clinical Director of Family First Therapy. Through this work, she saw time and again how financial limitations and lack of resources stood in the way of progress for too many families. The foundation was created in direct response to this need—born from a desire to break down barriers and ensure that every child has a chance to thrive.
Outside of her professional roles, Alexandra is passionate about giving back to the community in every way she can. On weekends, she provides respite care to local children in foster care. She’s an avid traveler who has visited more than 20 countries, and she finds peace spending time outdoors on her farm. Most of all, she enjoys relaxing with her family and friends!
Kimberly Davis, Board Member
Kimberly Davis is a board member and passionate advocate for Family First Children's Foundation. With a background in marketing and a heart for helping others, she brings both experience and enthusiasm to the foundation’s mission of supporting children and families. After stepping back from her career to raise her two daughters, Kimberly has continued to stay active through community involvement and ongoing learning. She loves traveling, discovering new cultures and cuisines as a self-proclaimed foodie, and unwinding with her human and farm family when not working on her latest project.
Rachel Kornicki, Secretary
Rachel Kornicki is a dedicated board member and experienced speech-language pathologist with a passion for Family First Children’s Foundation’s cause. Bringing prior experience as the Director of Operations for a pediatric therapy clinic to her role of Secretary for the board, Rachel is committed to maintaining accurate records, effective communication and organizational management. Rachel is eager to collaborate, connect and share more about the work of Family First Children’s Foundation.
Justin C. Wilber, Board Member
Justin C. Wilber brings a practical and results-driven perspective to his role on the board of Family First Children's Foundation. With professional experience across aviation, finance, franchising, and operations, he offers a well-rounded approach to organizational development and strategic planning.
In the private sector, Justin has held leadership roles that focused on strengthening teams, improving systems, and supporting sustainable growth. His background includes helping guide a construction and consulting firm through significant expansion by emphasizing structure, quality, and long-term vision.
As a board member, Justin contributes by offering thoughtful guidance and strategic input, supporting the nonprofit’s mission and helping ensure its continued growth and impact.
Lorieann M. Cox, Board Member
Lorieann M. Cox is an attorney with a specialized practice in family and marital law, dedicated to protecting and advocating for children’s rights in complex legal matters. In her role as a court-appointed guardian ad litem, Lorieann assists the Court in implementing vital services for children and making informed recommendations that prioritize their best interests. She is passionate about ensuring that every child has access to the support and resources they need to thrive—both inside and outside of the legal system.
Lorieann was raised in Pinellas, County, Florida, and she has two amazing daughters. Lorieann is an avid traveler and loves international adventure, particularly eco-friendly and sustainable tours that emphasize cultural connection and environmental stewardship. When she is not in a courtroom, you might find her hiking a glacier in Iceland, enjoying safari wildlife in Tanzania or practicing yoga in Costa Rica.
Shelly Whitworth, Board Member
Shelly Whitworth is an accomplished engineer and leader in the utility industry with more than 30 years of professional experience. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, while serving in leadership roles that help shape the future of energy and infrastructure.
Beyond her professional career, Shelly is a dedicated board member with a deep passion for supporting children with special needs. Inspired by her nephew’s lifelong journey with speech, dysphagia, physical, and occupational therapies, she advocates for programs that ensure children have access to the resources and therapies they need to thrive. Seeing her nephew grow into a thriving adult in a community of peers with special needs fuels her commitment to making these opportunities accessible to others.
Shelly has served on several nonprofit and community boards, leveraging her expertise, experience, and network to drive impact. She is especially passionate about fundraising efforts that benefit children, women, and the environment—causes that reflect both her personal values and her desire to give back. As a lifelong Tampanian, she enjoys fishing, boating, and traveling with her family and friends.
Christy Raile, Board Member
Christy Raile is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over 23 years of clinical experience in anesthesia practice. She graduated Cum Laude from Loma Linda University School of Nursing, and as a resident of one of the world’s seven recognized Blue Zones, she fully embraces a lifestyle centered on wellness and balance.
A dedicated mother of three, Christy has spent more than two decades navigating the complex world of pediatric healthcare as an advocate for her child with disabilities, managing multiple therapies, surgeries, and systems of care. This personal journey has shaped her deep commitment to patient-centered, equitable, and inclusive healthcare.
Christy earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Florida, further strengthening her leadership in clinical excellence and healthcare transformation. She is also the founder of both a private anesthesia business and a healthcare advocacy initiative that empowers patients, families, and providers through education, support, and ethical, sensory-informed care.
Her professional mission bridges science and compassion, driven by lived experience and a passion for making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and effective through evidence-based practice change.