About Michelle Conley

Michelle Conley is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with five years of experience working in schools across New York City and Hawaii. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University and has also worked in sensory clinics, in-home therapy, and aquatic therapy settings. Passionate about empowering children, Michelle helps them build independence, confidence, and skills in creative and personalized ways. She has worked in the areas of executive functioning, gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing, food exploration skills, handwriting, emotional regulation, interoception, visual perceptual skills, life skills, and social skills. As a former Fast Feet volunteer and running coach in Brooklyn, she has loved guiding children toward their running goals. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys running, reading, surfing, swimming, and sharing good food with friends.

About Tara Brennan

Tara Brennan is a pediatric occupational therapist with five years of clinical experience in NYC schools, hospitals, and home-care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Ulster University, Northern Ireland, and a Master of Public Health from Queens University, Northern Ireland. Having worked in research for both adults and children in the US, she later attended New York University, where she earned her Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy. She is passionate about authentic inclusion in sports, play, and other leisure interests. She has gained experience working with infants, children, and young adults up to the age of 21. Through play, she supports children’s gross-motor, fine-motor, social-emotional, and cognitive  development. Having previously coached with Fast Feet Brooklyn and Queens, she appreciates the importance of consistent participation in physical activity with peers whilst having fun. In her free time, Tara loves to read, travel, exercise, find new dessert spots, and hang with her nephews!