TICS Leadership

Kiera has been volunteering with Camp Twitch & Shout since 2017, becoming passionate about it after growing up with Tourettes and experiencing the inclusivity of camp as an adult. She has been managing technology for TICS since 2019 and serving as secretary of the board since 2023, most recently also handling photography and the camp store. She is eager to join in this new role and have the opportunity to further serve our community. 

Kiera is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and works as a software developer. She is pursuing a masters degree studying rehabilitative and assistive technology. In her free time, she enjoys video games, crocheting, and going for long walks and runs with her dog. 

AJ began his journey with TICS as a camper back in 2011, volunteering in adulthood as a counselor before making his way to camp’s summer leadership team where he has served since 2024. He joined TICS year-round as its marketing coordinator in January of 2024, becoming an official board member in December of the same year. Outside of camp he works in the Atlanta area as a Registered Behavior Technician, making memories with his people in his spare time. AJ is excited to serve the Tourette’s community on a deeper level with this role, and is grateful for the opportunity.

Katrina joined the board toward the end of 2022 and became secretary in January 2026. She first became involved with Camp Twitch & Shout in 2013 as a camper. Since then, Katrina has been involved in a variety of roles, including counselor, unit leader, and leadership team. 

As someone with Tourette’s, Katrina is so excited to be a part of this warm and welcoming community. When she is not at camp, Katrina is a public defender. In her free time, Katrina loves to travel to new cities and spend time with her dog. 

Chelsea has volunteered at Camp Twitch and Shout since 2023. She has 10+ years of camp counselor volunteering & board membership with other organizations that assist kids, teens and adults with medical and life challenges. 

In her everyday life she works as a consultant for a bridal shop in the Atlanta area. Chelsea also enjoys baking, fishing, anything fashion, events planning and spending time with her cat Buddha. Fun fact! Her sister also volunteers with Camp Twitch and Shout! 

Dr. Eric Herman joined the TICS board in September, 2022. He is the proud parent of an adolescent son with Tourette syndrome that unequivocally adores Camp Twitch and Shout. From 2016 – 2018, he served as the TAA support group leader for all families in Washington state. He is currently the Chief Primary Care & Population Health Officer at Oregon Health & Sciences University, maintains an active practice, and recently started the first program for patients with Long COVID in Oregon. 

Prior to his career in medicine, he served as a former Peace Corps Volunteer and worked as an electrical engineer. In his spare time, he enjoys playing music, gazing at the stars as an amateur astronomer, supporting his favorite sports teams, and most importantly, spending time with his family. 

Dr. Sherry Adesina joined the board of TICS in May 2018. She attended Camp Twitch & Shout that same year, getting to meet several amazing kids. In her career, Sherry studied neurologic disorders, as well as a wide range of other clinical conditions. In her spare time, Sherry is a burgeoning hiker… inexperienced, but enthusiastic. She also likes singing off-key and believes she would have been an excellent video DJ if MTV still played music. 

Dr. Jaclyn (Jacki) Martindale is the Section Head and Medical Director of Child Neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  She specializes in pediatric movement disorders, particularly Tourette Syndrome. 

Dr. Martindale is the Founder and Director of the Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence at her institution. She collaborates with the Tourette Association of America and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Tic and Tourette Study Group.

Dr. Martindale has been involved with Camp Twitch and Shout since 2022 and has served as medical director since 2023. She joined the TICS board in March 2025. 

Lilly Parker joined the TICS board in March 2025! She is a former elementary school teacher whose classroom experience sparked her passion for public service and commitment to supporting children and families. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Administration at the University of North Carolina, with a concentration in nonprofit management. Lilly loves the development, program management, and community engagement aspects of nonprofit work. In her role with TICS, she primarily supports the organization through strategic fundraising and grant writing. 

Lilly is deeply committed to creating opportunities for all children and families to thrive, which is why she is excited to serve on the TICS Board. She believes strongly in the importance of building welcoming, supportive communities, and she is proud to be part of an organization that uplifts children with Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders and their families.

In her free time, Lilly loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, and taking her rescue doggie, Athena, to different dog parks!  A fun fact about Lilly is that she met former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalyn Carter in their hometown of Plains, GA!

Elizabeth Laba is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. She is a seasoned educator with 17 years of experience supporting students from birth to age 21. Elizabeth earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Special Education from the University of Arizona. She is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Special Education at Slippery Rock University. As the mother of a child with Tourette syndrome, Elizabeth brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to her advocacy work. She is passionate about helping students and families build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive. 

Claire was a camper at Camp Twitch and Shout from 2014 to 2017 and has been a volunteer since 2022. She is currently a staff biostatistician at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and she has a Master of Public Health from Emory University. Outside of work and camp you can find her playing video games, making art, or playing dungeons and dragons with her friends.

Camp Twitch and Shout has been Claire’s happy place for over a decade, she met all of her best friends through camp, and she’s excited to take on this new role and help ensure camp’s longevity for the next generation of campers.