Leisha came to Dallas Area Parkinson Society as the Program Director, following years in the nonprofit sector, as a clinical social worker, board member and volunteer. Her love for nonprofits began at the Turning Point, Rape Crisis Center. She served on the Board of Directors as Chair of Development, Secretary and President. It was here that she discovered that her passion for growing small nonprofits. As Executive Director Leisha is focused on expanding services to more people with Parkinson's in the Dallas area.

Keisha comes to Dallas Area Parkinson Society with over 20 years of experience in the event management field. Her background includes working with the National Institutes of Health and various non-profit organizations. She stays busy as a regular volunteer of the SPCA of Texas and PTA of her children’s schools.

BK graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. in Political Science in 2020. Graduating during the height of the pandemic led her to explore massage therapy, where she quickly received her massage therapy certification. While practicing as a masseuse, she returned to school and is now completing her Master of Social Work from UTA, which blends both her interpersonal strengths and academic background. Outside of work and studies, she enjoys podcasting, walking her dog Ghost, playing with her cat Mel, and having game nights with friends.

Maylinn joins DAPS with almost 10 years of experience in corporate roles in the retail industry, specializing in inventory management. She has a master’s degree in business administration from San Jose State University. Maylinn has a passion for helping others and making a difference in any way she can. She is inspired daily by her husband and their twin daughters.