Meet Our Team

Katelynn Kemski, OTRL
Founder and Director
Katelynn Kemski is the founder and director of the Aquatic Safety Autism Program (ASAP). She is also an occupational therapist specializing in autism treatment and a certified lifeguard. Katelynn has spent the last 4 years teaching water safety skills to children, teens, and adults with autism at Arbor Autism Centers, as well as developing ASAP, which is set to launch in June 2025. Katelynn obtained her OT degree from Grand Valley State University and started her career at Michigan Medicine as a member of the STEPS autism treatment team. Her passion is to support the autism community both on land and in the water. In her free time, Katelynn enjoys hiking, eating ice cream and traveling with her husband.
Philip Menard, CCC-SLP
Owner
Philip Menard is the owner of ASAP, owner and clinical director of Arbor Autism Centers, and a speech language pathologist. He created the STEPS Autism Program and ToMs Theory of Mind Gaming Program at the University of Michigan and has over 20 years of experience helping families with autism. His understanding of the unique interplay between communication, behavior, development, and motivation within our environment helps to create the most effective, individualized programming. These strategies that apply research principles in clinical settings and their outcomes have been presented nationally.
Jordan Gopi , CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist - CF
Jordan Gopi is a speech language pathology clinical fellow involved in multidisciplinary swim groups. Jordan has several years of experience serving children and their families. Prior to pursuing her graduate studies, Jordan worked as a social worker in a variety of roles serving children in foster care and children with mental health diagnoses. She received a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Eastern Michigan University.
While interning at Arbor Autism Centers during her graduate program, Jordan found a passion for children with autism and is excited to continue to serve Arbor and ASAP families. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her dogs, hiking, and crafting.
Anne Ryan
Lead Administrator
Anne Ryan is the lead administrator of ASAP, bringing over 20 years of experience in helping families navigate the complexities of health care and insurance. Her sensitivity to patient perspectives and her dedication to facilitating access to health care have proven invaluable to countless families. Anne is also the founder and producer of a local aerial arts training facility. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and relaxing with friends and family. 
Chris Kemski
Medical Biller
Christopher Kemski is the medical biller for ASAP, bringing over 15 years of experience in coordinating appointments. Growing up with a brother who had cerebral palsy, Christopher pursued a path to provide support and understanding to all the families he encounters. His passion for the arts has led him to serve as the first assistant director on a feature film, perform live, and give back by teaching music. 
Lorenna Singer
Intern
Lorenna is an aquatic therapy intern for ASAP. Lorenna Singer graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, concentrating in Occupational Therapy. She plans to begin a Master of Occupational Therapy program at Eastern Michigan University in January 2026. Originally from Brazil, Lorenna is trilingual, speaking English, Portuguese, and Spanish, which has allowed her to connect with diverse communities. Lorenna has always had a passion for working with children and is eager to use her compassionate skills to make a difference in pediatric occupational therapy settings. In her free time, Lorenna enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Archie.