Staff

Andrew Dinkins is the Founder & CEO of Elevation Pediatric Therapy. Prior to starting Elevation Pediatric Therapy, Andrew started his career working at Family Health Services in Winston-Salem, NC (2009). He started as a Behavioral Technician (formerly known as Paraprofessional) and rose up to become the Chief Operating Officer. While at Family Health Services, Dinkins’ career focused on providing behavioral support for adults. It was during his time there that he was inspired to switch his focus from adults to children. 

In addition to his professional career, Andrew Dinkins is a pillar in the Winston-Salem  community. Dinkins is committed to civic engagement focused on uplifting marginalized communities. He has a passion for the performing arts, specifically theatre, and has a core involvement with the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, the first professional Black theatre company in North Carolina, and the National Black Theatre Festival.

Andrew has held leadership positions on a number of boards including: President of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company Guild Board (2022), Director of Bigger and Better Business for the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. (2019-2021), Executive Committee of B/Pal: Black Political Awareness League, Inc. (2019-2021), and Director of Social Action for the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. (2017-2019). In addition, he has served on a number of boards, including: Advisory Board of Experiment in Self-Reliance (2020), North Carolina Black Repertory Company Guild Board (2019), and the National Black Theatre Festival Fundraising Committee (2014

Sherri Jones is a dedicated and compassionate leader with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, family services, and nonprofit leadership. As the Director of the Winston Salem Autism Foundation, Sherri brings a wealth of knowledge in program development, community partnerships, and service coordination to support families and individuals impacted by autism. First and foremost, Sherri is a parent to a child on the spectrum and has been a part of the autism community for 21 years. 

Prior to her current role, Sherri served as the Family Support Services Manager at Smart Start of Forsyth County, where she led the Child Care Subsidies program and managed a $2 million budget to increase access to quality early childhood education. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her strong leadership, commitment to equity, and exceptional ability to guide teams in high-impact, community-centered work.

With a Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Leadership and Administration from Winston-Salem State University and an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education, Sherri combines academic expertise with practical experience. Her vision for the Foundation is rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and expanding access to vital resources like the RBT Academy and autism support tools for families, educators, and care providers.

Sherri is passionate about making Winston Salem a more supportive and informed community for individuals with autism, and she continues to advocate for innovative solutions that uplift and strengthen local families.

Kendra Mason is the Board Chair of The Winston Salem Autism Foundation. Previously at Novant Health she held a position as a Clerical Lead. Kendra started her professional career with Novant Health in 2011 in the billing office as a Customer Service representative. She gained knowledge in medical billing, insurance, and administration. Kendra trained incoming staff in the departments that she worked in and enjoyed seeing staff gain knowledge and confidence in their work. She collaborated with other leadership to create new processes and improve current workflows. Also, Kendra graduated from Winston Salem State University with a degree in Healthcare Management. With the degree in Health Care Management, she plans to make an impact in public health by ensuring quality health care and accessible care. When she is not working, Kendra enjoys spending time with her family and making memories that will last a lifetime. Kendra's favorite quote is by Eleanor Roosevelt.

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Cleo Ready is an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been serving children and their families since 2015. She has been leading the Elevation Pediatric Therapy team since 2023 when her and her family moved to North Carolina from Florida. Since she arrived, Cleo has been overseeing the quality and growth of their ABA services. As the clinical director, she oversees all patient care, provides ongoing supervision and training to staff, assesses and analyzes acquisition and behavioral data, provides initial and ongoing assessments, and oversees daily clinical operations.

Cleo earned her master’s degree in behavioral analysis in 2015 and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in applied behavior analysis at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is passionate about the science of behavior analysis and is committed to providing quality and effective therapy.

Angel Hendrix has been a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for over two years and has long held a deep passion for working with and supporting children, particularly those with developmental differences. For the past year, she has been an integral part of the Elevation team, where she currently serves as the Lead RBT and Student Analyst at the High Point location.
 

In her leadership role, Angel provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to the RBTs and Behavior Technicians (BTs), ensuring high standards of client care and ethical practice. She collaborates closely with the BCBA to assist with behavior intervention plans, skill acquisition programming, assessments, and staff training initiatives. Her commitment to teamwork and clinical excellence has made her a valuable asset to both her colleagues and the families she serves.
 

Angel recently earned her Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis in May 2025. She is currently preparing to sit for the BCBA exam and plans to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the end of the year. Angel is passionate about continuing to grow in the field of ABA and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families she supports.