Board | Texas FASD Network

Rosalind Funderburgh, MEd

Rosalind Funderburgh is an educator, consultant and leader in the field of special needs education. With over 40 years professional experience in a wide variety of clinical and academic settings, she has earned her reputation as an innovator and advocate for special needs children, adolescents and young adults in North Texas.

Rosalind holds a Bachelor’s degree in education and Masters degrees in education, special education administration and curriculum development. She has extensive post-graduate study in her fields of expertise. A certified teacher, Rosalind is also a licensed educational diagnostician.

She began her career working with special needs children and adolescents as a teacher with the Brown Schools in 1972. She went on to work as an administrator with the Texas Department of Mental Health And Mental Retardation, served as a principal of a special needs school in the Austin Independent School District. She was tapped to develop the education program for a private psychiatric hospital in Dallas and was the founder of the first free-standing Day Treatment Program for children and adolescents in Dallas.

In 1993, Rosalind founded Vanguard Preparatory School, a therapeutic private school for students with social and emotional challenges. Under her leadership, Vanguard has been recognized as one of the leading private programs for K-12 special education. Vanguard graduates have attended post-secondary programs nationwide and students across north Texas continue to benefit from Vanguard’s progressive program and unique focus on the whole student.

Tana Young

Tana is a seasoned educator holding a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Alongside her extensive academic background, she’s embraced the role of adoptive parent to two young adults with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Tana has committed herself to aiding families navigate the intricate challenges of FASD. Her efforts extend beyond West Texas, as she actively engages with local support groups while leveraging both in-person and online platforms to educate a wider audience. Fueled by an unwavering passion, Tana tirelessly advocates for heightened awareness surrounding prenatal alcohol and substance exposure, passionately sharing her message with anyone who will listen. In addition to her advocacy work, Tana is writing a children’s book highlighting the beauty to be found in neurodiversity. Away from her advocacy and writing pursuits, she finds solace in the simple pleasures of home, where she enjoys spending time with friends on her patio, crocheting, and unwinding with a good movie.

Teisha Ray

Teisha, with a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Texas, specializes in toxicology and poison information. Additionally, she is an IASIS neurofeedback provider and a Certified Biblical Counselor. In the last few years, Teisha has dedicated her efforts to educating the community about FASD, establishing a local support group for caregivers, and stepping into the position of Vice President for the Texas FASD Board of Directors. Beyond her professional and advocacy roles, Teisha finds joy in traveling, enjoying pickle ball date nights with her husband, and engaging in quality board game evenings with him and their three children.

Rajesh Miranda

Rajesh is the Shelton Professor of Neuroscience at the Texas A&M University, School of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics. His research in human populations and animal models, focuses on the intersection between alcohol and substance use disorders, pregnancy and birth outcomes. He also studies cardiovascular and other health risks across a lifespan, associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. Rajesh Miranda received his PhD from the University of Rochester, and postdoctoral training from Columbia University. He joined the faculty at TAMU in 1995. A list of his research publications can be found at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/rajesh.miranda.2/bibliography/40847504/public/?sort=date&direction=descending

Julia Rivera, Esq. (Col, retired, USAFR)

Julia,is a founding member of the Texas FASD Network. She is the adoptive mother of an adult with FASD. Col Rivera completed careers as an attorney both in and out of the military. She represented neglected children, young offenders, abusive parents and Federal Agencies in litigation. Her decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and being named the Outstanding Reserve Judge Advocate. Prior to pursuing law, she was a social worker providing adoptive, foster and child protective services. She is a graduate of Washburn University School of Law and Kansas State University (cum laude).

Angelle Gremillion

Angelle is a passionate advocate with years of experience in the world of neurodiversity, literature, arts, and educational training. She has dedicated her life to promoting the understanding and accommodations of populations with brain differences.

Recognizing the need for broader impact in Texas, Angelle co-founded the Texas FASD Network where she serves as Treasurer.

In addition to her advocacy work, Angelle can be found writing novels and working for The FASD Collaborative Project.