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Our Team
Meet the friendly Donovan Rehab Team below...
Melissa Donovan
EdS, M.S., CCC-SLP
Darby Chapman,
MSEd, CCC-SLP
Emily Daniels,
M.S., CCC-SLP
(Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner)
Melissa Donovan received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Physical therapy from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL. She then continued on to Alabama A&M University where she received a Master of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Melissa is an energetic therapist who will go over and beyond the call of duty to ensure that a child is receiving the best, quality therapy services for his/her needs. She has worked in the private practice setting treating children with developmental, articulation, language, and fluency disorders secondary to autism, cerebral palsy, and downs syndrome. Melissa has also taken continuing education classes focused on; Sensory disorders and ADHD in children, Speech Sound Disorders, Apraxia, Autism, and various other disciplines.
Melissa is licensed in the state of Georgia and certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She has always possessed a sincere love for children and wanted to be able to understand children from a developmental perspective in addition to speech. As a result she decided to further her education in the field of Early Childhood. She completed her Educational Specialist degree in Early childhood in December 2014. She also completed the first level of PROMPT training to aid children with severe apraxia and other articulation delays. She firmly believes that the speech therapy progress of a child is based on serving the child’s speech needs as well as his/her developmental needs. She further believes that successful speech therapy requires team work and collaborative efforts from the clinician, parents, medical community and the school system.
(Speech-Language Pathologist)
Darby moved to GA in 2020 after completing her education in upstate NY. She has worked in both the school system and private practice. Darby joined Donovan Rehab in 2022 as a part time therapist, and is excited to transition to full time!
Outside of working with children, Darby enjoys spending time with her husband and their own two children. She can usually be found traveling to interesting places or learning something new. Darby has much experience working with AAC, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and sensory feeding. She is eager to expand her knowledge of infant and pediatric feeding and help bring resources to the area as needed!
(Speech-Language Pathologist)
Emily received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, as well as a Master of science degree in Speech Language Pathology, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Since 2015, Emily has been working with children with various communication disorders, including children with articulation, phonological, language and fluency disorders. She has worked with children with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury. She took a short break in providing services when her family was stationed in Germany. During this time, she enjoyed traveling, raising her own two children, and talking to parents in the community with concerns for the speech/language development of their children. She is excited to be providing direct services in Georgia again. Emily is a caring and passionate therapist who wants to ensure that all children receive the services they need.
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Emily has always experienced joy while working with children and feels blessed to have found such a rewarding profession in which to share her gift with others. She enjoys working with parents to help improve a child’s speech and language abilities. Emily holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and is licensed to practice in the state of Georgia.
Richard Glover
MHS, OTR/L, LPTA
Lauren Vasquez
OTD, OTR
(Occupational Therapist)
Richard earned his Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy (2003) and Masters of Health Science in Occupational Therapy (2005) from The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. Although his emphasis for his Masters program was Pediatrics, Richard has worked in a variety of clinical settings, ranging from outpatient orthopedics, geriatrics, and school therapy and home health. In addition to over two decades of clinical experience as an occupational therapist, Richard brings his skills as a physical therapist assistant as well.
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Richard is excited about returning to his first love - Pediatrics - at Donovan Rehab and working with a team of therapists that make client-centered and engaging therapeutic interventions their primary focus. Understanding the importance of occupation in children is the driving force behind Richard's treatment approach; discovering purposeful, meaningful and functional activities are at the forefront of his plan of care for each child.
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When he is not devoting his time and talents to the children he works with, he enjoys quality time with his own pre-teen son and teenage daughter. Although he is a native Savannahian, Richard has become invested and involved in the Hinesville community with his fraternity through community service and the Scholars In Action mentoring program in Liberty County.
(Occupational Therapist)
Lauren is a Texas native who relocated to Georgia after recently graduating and getting married.
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She received her Bachelors of Science in Health Science degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas in 2020. She then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to pursue occupational therapy.
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In May 2024, Lauren received her doctorate degree in occupational therapy. She is a licensed occupational therapist by the state of Georgia and is registered by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
(NBCOT). During her educational experience, Lauren completed her clinical fieldwork experience in adult inpatient rehabilitation and pediatric outpatient settings.
She has always had a passion for working with children and with being creative, so she is excited to pursue her passions in her dream career of occupational therapy. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, exercising, cooking/baking, and learning new hobbies such as knitting and golfing.
Lauren is excited to be a part of the Donovan Rehab team!
Chloe Christ
(Office Assistant)
Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Chloe brings with her three years of preschool teaching experience and two years in administrative and hospitality roles. Her background includes working with diverse communities—serving Air Force families, supporting children with special needs, and assisting the less fortunate. Her move to Georgia, alongside her husband, marked the beginning of a new chapter fueled by a continued passion for helping others.
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Chloe’s dedication to children and those in need began early in her life through volunteer work. Over the past four years, she has been part of initiatives that have helped feed over 50,000 families during the holiday season. Her work is driven by a heartfelt belief: “Everyone just needs a little love, and ain’t nothing to it but to do it.”
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Whether in the classroom, office or the community, Chloe leads with empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact.
Allison Vaughan
(Office Manager)
Allison is an experienced administrative professional with years of diverse office experience, including serving as an office manager. She has a strong background in coordinating office operations, supporting teams, and ensuring efficient day-to-day administrative functions.
Born in Georgia and raised as a military dependent, she has a unique understanding of different cultures and lifestyles. Allison is currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Administration at American Public University, showcasing her commitment to personal and professional growth.
As the oldest of five children, including a brother with special needs, Allison has valuable insights into working with individuals of different abilities. Her passion for helping children thrive makes her a perfect fit for any environment that supports their development.
When she is not pursuing her professional aspirations, Allison enjoys spending quality time with her children, immersing herself in books, and seeking unique finds through thrift shopping.
Lori Taylor
(Office Assistant)
Lori is a true Georgia peach! She was born and raised in Warner Robins, GA until marrying her high school sweetheart and traveling the world as a military family for 20 years. She has 5 adult children and 4 grand babies, whom she adores with all her heart!
Lori has lived in Ludowici since 2009. She has experience working with children thru the Army’s Family Child Care Program, and with preschool and children’s ministries in multiple churches around the world. She also worked in Long County Schools as a substitute for several years before being hired as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and later as a School Receptionist. She enjoys working with children of all abilities, and loves to see their successes! Being a mom of a special needs child herself, she is passionate about supporting others going and growing through similar experiences.
In her free time, Lori can be found spending time with her family, cooking, and cheering on the Dawgs!