Wings Aloft

Board of Directors

“God’s gift of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.” ~ 1 Peter 4:10

Our board of directors have graciously committed to serve others with the gifts they have been given. Read more about our team below!

Executive Director

Jessica Tsotsoros, PhD, OTR/L

Jessica serves as our Executive Director and is an occupational therapist passionate about helping children with disabilities and their families find strength and meaning in their everyday lives. She is a champion for providing appropriate wheelchairs in underserved communities. She enjoys connecting students and therapists to other countries and building collaborations to support the work of local therapists. She had the idea to start Wings Aloft to continue her desire to help children globally.

President

Cristi Carnahan, OTR/L

Cristi serves as our President. She is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience. Cristi provides services to children and adults who have developmental disabilities near and far.  Since 2017 she has used her occupational therapy skills in the mission field to serve people in Uganda, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Guatemala. 

Vice President / Global Liaison

Hailey Chamberlin, PT, DPT

Hailey serves as our Vice President and Global Liaison for Wings Aloft. She is a missionary living in Kenya, serving as a physical therapist and working with a variety of populations on a daily basis. She is passionate about working with children, individuals with disabilities, and traveling overseas. Wings Aloft is an exciting way to combine these passions to help her serve her community locally and globally.

Secretary

Katlyn McDonald, OTR/L

Katlyn serves as Wings Aloft’s Secretary and enjoys every minute of it! She is an occupational therapist, currently working in early intervention, serving children aged 0-3 years. From a young age, she felt called to work with children, specifically those with developmental delays, and this passion continues to guide her career and life. Through Wings Aloft, she gets the opportunity to embody the love of Christ through service, all while using her devotion to serving children in underserved areas through and occupational therapy lens.

Treasurer

Sonny Reynolds

Sonny serves as Wings Aloft’s Treasurer. Married to Ellen for over 30 years, he is the proud father of three young adult children. Professionally, Sonny is a Reliability Leader providing strategic maintenance and reliability leadership for manufacturing processes and teams. Outside of work, he serves as a worship leader and board member at his church, and as an adjunct university instructor. Having witnessed the transformative impact of the mission of Wings Aloft, Sonny is grateful to combine his technical expertise and leadership experience with the care of therapists to serve children with disabilities globally.

Board member

Chris Andersen

Chris serves as a Board Member for Wings Aloft and brings decades of experience in banking, accounting, and financial services to his role as a financial advisor. He is passionate about guiding families through investing, asset protection, and legacy planning with clarity and care. An active community volunteer and grandfather of seven, he hopes to leverage his financial background and leadership experience to steward resources wisely and support the organization’s growing global mission.

Lynn Jeffries

Dr. Lynn Jeffries is a distinguished leader and humanitarian with a career marked by exceptional contributions to physical therapy and rehabilitation science. As a Physical Therapist with over 35 years of experience, she has been especially passionate about serving children with disabilities and their families. 

As a founding member of Wings Aloft, Lynn continues to make a lasting impact on the organization, currently holding the title of Board Member Emeritus. She recently retired as Vice Chairman and Full Professor in the Rehabilitation Sciences Department at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she shaped the next generation of physical therapy professionals.

Lynn’s expertise and passion have earned her widespread recognition throughout her career. In 2024, she received the American Physical Therapy Association Humanitarian Award, an honor that reflects her tireless dedication to improving lives worldwide, particularly in underserved communities, through her clinical work, research, and advocacy efforts.

Lynn’s legacy is one of selfless service to those with disabilities, compassionate leadership, groundbreaking academic contributions, and a deep commitment to advancing the field of physical therapy both locally and globally. The Wings Aloft team is deeply grateful to Lynn for her visionary leadership, invaluable contributions, and unwavering commitment to our organization.