Heartspring Strengthens Clinical Leadership to Meet Growing Demand for Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Care

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Heartspring Media Contact:
Clara Miller, Director of Marketing & Communications
316.833.9287 | cmiller@heartspring.org

Wichita, KAN., July 31, 2025 – Heartspring has announced key leadership changes designed to strengthen clinical governance, enhance program coordination, and support the organization’s growth as a Center of Excellence in Pediatric Neurodevelopment. The changes, effective immediately, align with rising national demand for specialized care and Heartspring’s five-year strategic plan approved by its Board of Directors in May.

Moniqueka Holloway has been promoted to Chief Program Officer, a new executive role unifying oversight of all mission-based programs. Stacy Fuller joins the organization as Vice President of Clinical Operations, leading clinical services across both Heartspring’s Pediatric Outpatient Clinic and Therapeutic Residential & Day School. Additionally, Heartspring will hire a Chief Medical Officer to guide medical standards, lead research partnerships and enhance evidence-based clinical practices.

The leadership restructuring positions Heartspring to better serve the one in six U.S. children who have neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the CDC. In Kansas, autism diagnoses have increased 324% since 2005, while fewer than 20 educational centers nationwide specialize in treating children with level 3 autism. Without access to specialized organizations, families are left to navigate fragmented systems that are often not equipped to provide the right support. Children come to Heartspring from across Kansas and from states nationwide for specialized education, therapies, and interdisciplinary services for autism, ADHD, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“The need for specialized pediatric neurodevelopmental care has never been greater,” said Dan Soliday, President & CEO of Heartspring. “These leadership changes position us to meet that demand with the clinical excellence and evidence-based approach families deserve. We’re building the infrastructure to deliver coordinated, high-quality care at scale.”

In her new role as Chief Program Officer, Holloway will integrate education, clinical, and community services to strengthen cross-functional coordination and impact. Previously serving as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director of the Therapeutic Residential & Day School, she brings deep expertise in program development and regulatory compliance to the expanded position.

“I’m excited to lead this unified approach to our mission-driven programs,” said Holloway. “By integrating our services under one strategic vision, we can deliver more consistent outcomes and create clear pathways for children and families. Stacy’s clinical leadership will be instrumental in ensuring our therapeutic interventions meet the highest standards while remaining accessible to the families who need them most.”

Fuller joins Heartspring from Envision, Inc., where she oversaw outpatient clinics and interdisciplinary therapy programs across Wichita and Dallas. Her experience building clinical teams and improving access to specialty care directly supports Heartspring’s mission to expand evidence-based services. Fuller will lead clinical operations for Heartspring’s CARF-accredited Pediatric Outpatient Clinic and Therapeutic Residential & Day School.

These changes support Heartspring’s transition from its current East Wichita location to a cutting-edge facility in the downtown healthcare corridor, adjacent to the Wichita Biomedical Campus. The strategic location enhances research and partnership opportunities with Wichita State University and the University of Kansas while positioning the organization to serve as a regional hub for pediatric neurodevelopmental care.

The leadership restructuring advances Heartspring’s strategic goal to re-emerge as a globally recognized Center of Excellence in Pediatric Neurodevelopment. As the Institute of Logopedics, Heartspring once drew families from around the world seeking the best pediatric therapies, while its clinical teams provided training and consultation internationally. Through these leadership changes and strategic investments, Heartspring is positioning itself to reclaim that global leadership role and continue Dr. Martin Palmer’s legacy of advancing the field of pediatric neurodevelopment.

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About Heartspring
Heartspring is a place of possibility for children the world underestimates. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Heartspring assesses, diagnoses, treats, educates and inspires children with neurodevelopmental needs. Every year, the organization serves more than 500 children and adolescents through its Pediatric Outpatient Clinic and Therapeutic Residential & Day School.

Founded in 1934 as the Institute of Logopedics, Heartspring has a 90-year legacy of delivering evidence-based therapies and education for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Its Pediatric Outpatient Clinic and Residential Program within its Therapeutic Residential & Day School earned a three-year accreditation from CARF International in August 2024. The organization is expanding with a new state-of-the-art, multi-clinic facility in Wichita’s downtown healthcare corridor, adjacent to the Wichita Biomedical Campus.

Learn more at www.heartspring.org.