CHADD Welcomes New Board Members

CHADD is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its board of directors for the 2026 fiscal year. These appointments reflect CHADD’s commitment to strategic growth and excellence as the leading nonprofit supporting the more than 22 million people who have ADHD in the United States.

The professional and personal attributes of the new appointees represent a range of skill sets and deep expertise in ADHD—including leading schools, coaching, authoring books, and providing bilingual psychotherapy and educational therapy. Collectively, their contributions to the ADHD community will further strengthen and support CHADD’s leadership as they guide the organization in the achievement of its strategic goals.

New Board Members:

• Rachel Feldman, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS. Rachel Feldman is a licensed clinical social worker and neurodiversity-affirming therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating neurodivergence. She currently provides psychotherapy and consultation through her private practice, specializing in neurodivergent mental health and parent support. She brings a passion for reshaping how we understand and support individuals with ADHD or AuDHD and their families.
• Cindy Goldrich, EdM, ADHD-CCSP. Cindy Goldrich is a mental health counselor, certified ADHD clinical services provider, author, and an internationally recognized expert in ADHD and executive function support. She is the founder of PTS Coaching, a leading provider of training and coaching services for parents, educators, and allied professionals. Through her programs, the ADHD Parent Coach Academy and the ADHD Teacher Training Academy, she has trained professionals worldwide to support children with ADHD and executive function challenges.
• Ashley Harding, MA. Ashley Harding, founder of North Star Academics, is a fourth-generation educator and Los Angeles native dedicated to advancing educational equity. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in child development from Tufts University, with additional study in education reform at NYU and a graduate fellowship in Belize through the University of Pennsylvania’s social impact program. With over a decade of experience, she supports students and families in private and independent schools, helping to bridge cultural and academic gaps. She also serves as president of the Black Education Advocacy Network (BEAN) board.
• Ronald J. Yother, EdD. “Josh” Yother passionately champions the cause of students and families grappling with learning and attention challenges. He is currently the president and head of school at Skyuka Hall in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a thriving K-12 independent school lauded for its dual accreditation and individualized commitment to students with diverse learning and attention needs. A proud alumnus of Tennessee Wesleyan University, Gonzaga University, and the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Dr. Yother’s narrative weaves seamlessly into his professional mission. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, he is unwavering in his resolve to enhance the lives of those facing similar hurdles.

CHADD looks forward to the energy, insight, and leadership these new members will bring to our board. Their diverse skills and dedication will strengthen our ability to serve children and adults with ADHD and expand our reach in meaningful ways.