Kelly Behlmann- Founder and Executive Director

Kelly has a degree in Physical Therapy from Maryville University. She is married and has one daughter, Alex. Kelly founded DASA in May of 1997. It has literally been a dream come true. Kelly dreamed of an organization that would provide athletic and fitness opportunities to children with physical and visual disabilities. As a Physical Therapist, she understood the need to stay fit. Being involved in sports is a great way to build strength and self -confidence. As a mother she understands the instinct to help your children be the best they can be at all they do in life. It is important to Kelly that all the DASA athletes realize their greatest potential and that they act on it. It is important that they become advocates for themselves in a world that might not initially accept them for their differences. They should have the emotional and spiritual strength as well as the physical strength to achieve their goals as an athlete and a person.

 

Jenny Parker-Administrative Assistant

 

Jenny has been working for DASA since 2000. Jenny has a degree in Special Education from Southwest Missouri State. She is currently the head coach for Level 6 gymnastic team at GymQuarters Gymnastics. Jenny and her husband have three children. Jenny is available to answer any questions regarding DASA programming and fees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jonathan is a DASA athlete and has been involved with the organization since 1999. He participates in just about every sport that DASA offers including swimming, track and field, power wheelchair soccer, and golf. His favorite sport is track and field in my yellow racing chair. Jonathon has been to six National Junior Disability Championships (NJDC) for track and field and swimming events. In addition to his athletic abilities, Jonathan boasts the Eagle Scout Award and has a passion for computers. Jonathan is available to answer any questions regarding the DASA website.


Kim Dickinson- Photographer

 

Kim has a bachelor's degree from Truman State University in Health Science and completed her master's degree in Occupational Therapy at Washington University. Kim has been working with DASA since the summer of 2004. When she first met the Kelly and the kids; she was instantly hooked. As a future OT, Kim believes that DASA can make a huge impact in the lives of the kids who participate. Currently, she is the official photographer, Co-Director of DASA CAMP WECANDU, and helps in any way she can. She loves every opportunity to work with the amazing kids and families of DASA.

 

 Ashley Weiss

 

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ashley came to St. Louis to attend UMSL on an NCAA Division II Volleyball scholarship. After completing a Communication degree with a minor in Marketing and a Certificate in Nonprofit Organization Management, Ashley began working and living in the St. Louis metro area. Ashley has worked for other nonprofits in the St. Louis metro area, and has been with DASA since March 2007.