hello, from PropelDR

PropelDR is dedicated to raising the quality of life in the Dominican Republic through providing education and rehabilitation.

laura rodgers

leadership team

Laura works as a physical therapist at Children’s Health in Dallas, TX. She assures tasks have timelines that are met, organizes logistics for the annual October trip, connects volunteers with project needs, and supports and manages communication for trips.  

anna harper

leadership team

Anna works as a physical therapist at Children’s Health in Dallas, TX intermittently but spends most of her time at home with her 2 kids. Anna’s vision for this project began in 2006 when she was on Mission Emmanuel summer staff and it has evolved into an ongoing relationship with Dominican rehabilitation centers. She maintains partnership relationships with each of our teaching sites. 

deanna lusty

leadership team

Deanna is a physical therapist and assistive technology professional and seating mobility specialist Children’s Health in Dallas, TX. She is a lead therapist for the hospital’s mobility and equipment clinic. She directs all the projects related to the wheelchair distribution.