Get to know the Team

Emily is the Founder of Unbound Path. She has lifelong experience with the challenges that come with Filum Disease and can personally speak to the Extradural Filum Terminale Release surgery performed at Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona that was pivotal in changing her health trajectory. Born with Filum Disease that was both misdiagnosed and undiagnosed for decades, she became a self proclaimed researcher in her search for answers, accumulating a wide knowledge base of the disease itself and its extensive number of comorbidities. Drawing on the skills she developed while obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of Texas Austin, she studied anything and everything related to the science behind the disease but also was passionate about hearing the stories of others also affected. She brings a unique perspective and passion to this nonprofit from having lived this herself. She underwent Filum Terminale Release surgery in November 2022.

Emily enjoys photography and playing pickleball.

Monique has been an occupational therapist for the past 15 years, first working in home health and currently works as the Associate Director of Assistive Technology at TechOWL. She specializes in “aging in place” and works with local non profit organizations to support that interest. Monique’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies from the University of North Texas, a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Boston University, and she is currently a 3rd year Ph.D. Candidate in the Architecture and Design Program at Thomas Jefferson University. Monique has a personal interest in Unbound Path, having experienced health issues her entire life, with formal diagnosis of Filum Disease in 2023. She underwent Filum Terminale Release surgery in Barcelona in March of 2023. Monique loves to travel and is an avid gardener. She enjoys crafts of all kinds and is passionate about creating 3D printed designs to help make the lives of individuals with disabilities a little easier.

Janet brings the perspective of a parent to chronically ill children to Unbound Path, having children affected by Filum Disease since birth. She understands the role of patient advocate for children in the medical system through the rigorous pursuit for answers. Most importantly, she knows the complexities of caring for chronically ill children, in both helping search for answers but ultimately providing an unending source of support. She has a background in nutrition, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Cornell University and a Masters of Public Health from Tulane University. She loves developing recipes, watercolor painting and growing poppy flowers.

Dr. Hulick is currently a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus where she teaches
evaluation, research and environment-based coursework for master’s level students of occupational therapy. Students appreciate her ability to translate statistics and research
into easy-to-understand elements as they pertain to becoming strong evidence-based therapy practitioners. Outside the classroom, Dr. Hulick focuses her clinical efforts on
facilitating safe, independent aging in place through behavioral and home modification recommendations. Prior to becoming an OT, she spent two decades in a market
research role, providing methodological consultation through all phases of research, from design through execution and statistical analysis and interpretation, for the
pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry.

Lindsay is a native of the Philadelphia area in PA and has worked with a non-profit since 2015. She received her BS from Temple University in Therapeutic Recreation and Public Health in 2007 and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2012, working in various healthcare settings. Lindsay has a strong sense of support for healthcare work not only within her career but also as a sibling to an individual with a disability. She strives to help individuals maximize their full potential in life through many different ventures. Lindsay enjoys connecting with people and strives to improve the quality of life for everyone she encounters, within her OT role and non-
profit work.

Carl Eilo, Founding Member