Go Baby Go Oregon Committee Members
Bethany M. Sloane, PT, DPT, PCS
Co-Director Go Baby Go Oregon; Pediatric Physical Therapist at Oregon Health & Science University
I have been directing the Portland chapter of Go Baby Go Oregon since 2014. Since my first involvement with this group I was drawn to the innovation, creativity, and fun ways to connect all kids to play, mobility, and participation!
Heather Higashi, PT, DPT, PCS
I am a pediatric physical therapist working in Early Intervention at Northwest Regional ESD and am adjunct faculty in the PT program at Pacific University. I began volunteering at Go Baby Go events in 2017 as a PT student and joined the committee in 2021. Go Baby Go sparked my passion for creating accessible and inclusive play opportunities for children and I love being on a committee with like-minded people who exude creativity, innovation, and fun.
Parker Elliott, B.S.M.E
Product Development Engineer at Integer Holdings Corporation
Mechanical Engineer
Go Baby Go Committee Member since 2019
During my college experience, I had many opportunities to see first-hand how engineering can be used with a human focus to enhance the lives by making people the tools and devices they need to thrive. I fell in love with the human-centered field of medical device/assistive technology design work. Go Baby Go is an amazing program where I get to see first hand how the work that I do to help adapt these cars, toys, and books impacts the life of a child who immediately takes the device and takes off, free to express themselves and explore their world in new ways. There is nothing quite like it!
Kady Bruce
I am a third year occupational therapy student at Pacific University. I joined the Go Baby Go committee in 2023 after completing my capstone project with them. By being part of the committee, I hope to improve the community awareness of the resources available through Go Baby Go and help provide adapted play opportunities to as many children as possible.
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Erin Cochran, MA, OTR/L
I am an occupational therapist and was lucky enough to become more involved with Go Baby Go working in the Early Access to Assistive Technology clinic at Oregon Health & Science University. I’ve recently helped to coordinate the events at the access play nights at the Portland Children’s Museum. I love getting to see the kiddos that we work with getting to move, explore books, and play on their own for the very first time!
Kim Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP
Community Vision- Assistive Technology Lab Co-director
Speech-Language Pathologist & Assistive Technology Professional
Advisor to GoBabyGo Oregon and presenter for adaptive toy workshops
“Play is essential for children to learn, grow, and to interact with the world. Go Baby Go brings the world of play to children of all abilities – that is why I’m here!”
Stephanie Crawford, MS, CCC-SLP
I am a speech language pathologist and director of the Assistive Technology Program at Oregon Health and Science University. I have been volunteering with Go Baby Go as a committee member since 2021. I love being part of such an innovative group of people supporting kids to move, play, communicate, and socialize.
Lauren Williams
I currently work as a rehab aide in outpatient pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University. I began volunteering for Go Baby Go in 2017 and quickly fell in love with the creative and edifying nature of the program.
Gayle Hernandez
I am a retired PT—working in public education for most of my career, including a stint teaching at PSU in the Special Education program. I love problem solving and helping ALL children have fun and play. I love to hang with my family, camp, read, garden, and play with my two dogs.
Danie Benjamin
Danie Benjamin is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked in a variety of settings including the NICU, acute care, and outpatient clinic. She currently works as an early intervention physical therapist, serving the birth to three population. Danie is passionate about helping kids and families participate with their peers and communities. She loves being a part of Go Baby Go because she gets to help children and families access play, movement, and communication opportunities through the adapted cars, toys, and books.
Carrie Luse, MSR, OT/L, ATP
Community Vision Assistive Technology Lab Co-Director
Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Professional
Advisor to GoBabyGo Oregon and presenter for adaptive toy workshops
"I love being a part of a grassroots movement to help make play accessible to ALL children."