About Us
How We're Helping
We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with individuals, families, schools, and communities to eliminate the inequities within our education system. We offer dyslexia screenings/assessments, advocacy, and community education.
Get Involved
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for support to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to contribute. We're excited to have you join the team!
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Our Staff and Board Members
Tamara Tinkham, Executive Director
Tamara Tinkham, Executive Director
Tamara Tinkham, Executive Director
Dr. Tamara Tinkham, Psy.D. is our Executive Director and licensed psychologist. She offers dyslexia screenings and mid-level assessments for struggling readers who may have dyslexia. Dr. Tinkham has a long history of working with families, especially parents, to find effective interventions, accommodations, and resources - whether through
Dr. Tamara Tinkham, Psy.D. is our Executive Director and licensed psychologist. She offers dyslexia screenings and mid-level assessments for struggling readers who may have dyslexia. Dr. Tinkham has a long history of working with families, especially parents, to find effective interventions, accommodations, and resources - whether through schools or outside organizations. Dyslexia Advocates would not exist without Dr. Tinkham.
Sonia Walters, Board Chair
Tamara Tinkham, Executive Director
Tamara Tinkham, Executive Director
Sonia Walters has been a parent advocate for over 5 years and is passionate about improving reading instruction for all children. After her child was diagnosed with dyslexia, Sonia realized she has dyslexia too. She currently spends her time advocating for those affected by dyslexia and improving the literacy programs for all readers in h
Sonia Walters has been a parent advocate for over 5 years and is passionate about improving reading instruction for all children. After her child was diagnosed with dyslexia, Sonia realized she has dyslexia too. She currently spends her time advocating for those affected by dyslexia and improving the literacy programs for all readers in her local district. Sonia worked previously as a Landscape Architect and maintains her licensure in the State of California and volunteers as a Master gardener here in Minnesota - so feel free to ask her your garden questions!
Jill Fischer, Board Emeritus
Tamara Tinkham, Executive Director
Jill Fischer, Board Emeritus
Jill Fischer has a great mind and passion for the issues of dyslexia and dyslexia support. As a parent with two children with dyslexia, she knows how important it is to have the right resources and support. Anyone would be lucky to have her advocating for their child. Jill is also instrumental in shaping our marketing and community outreach efforts.
Advisory Board
John Alexander, M.Ed.
Tara Cassidy, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Tara Cassidy, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
John Alexander has spent all thirty-four years of his professional career in the field of literacy instruction. During that time, he was a reading teacher, a graduate student at Harvard University, and then headed schools for dyslexic students in Vermont, California, and Minnesota. Alexander is passionate about democratizing evidence-base
John Alexander has spent all thirty-four years of his professional career in the field of literacy instruction. During that time, he was a reading teacher, a graduate student at Harvard University, and then headed schools for dyslexic students in Vermont, California, and Minnesota. Alexander is passionate about democratizing evidence-based literacy instruction for all students. In July 2019, Alexander left school administration to create an educational consulting business, Lexia Consulting Services, that focuses on literacy instruction. He works with individual families and schools bringing a wide and deep experience in assessment, curriculum design and implementation, creating and delivering literacy professional development workshops for teachers and administrators, and teacher coaching.
Tara Cassidy, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Tara Cassidy, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Tara Cassidy, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Tara Cassidy is a Speech-Language Pathologist
and Board Certified Specialist in Child Language and Language Disorders. She helps us with assessments and screenings, and provides expert advice on supporting students with dyslexia.