Serena (AuDHD) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is a mom of 3 boys. She received her undergraduate degree in biology at University of Maryland Baltimore County, and later pursued her clinical doctorate in physical therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia. She has worked in both acute care and outpatient adult settings, but has always had a strong interest in pediatrics having participated in early intervention with her own children.

She has transitioned formally into pediatrics this past year in 2024 in both outpatient and home health backgrounds. She is passionate about childhood development, family-centered care, strength-based approaches, positive autism support and neurodiversity-affirming care as it pertains to recognizing and validating autistic and/or neurodivergent experiences.

When not working, she enjoys sharing time and space with her boys: going to travel soccer games, hiking, exploring playgrounds, reading, crafting, and spending time with her two cats.