
Board of Directors

Thuy Layhew
President
Thuy Layhew has a passion to help others and has been serving the community in various roles since she was in college.
She was born in Vietnam and her family was given a new life in the United States in 1975. Even though her family was very poor, she watched her parents help the even less fortunate. This inspires her to give to others.
show moreThuy discovered NFF in 2014 and started using her technical and project management skills to assist the organization with its fundraising events. She officially joined the Board in 2016 as Secretary but wears many hats ranging from project planning to contract negotiations which she drew her 15 years of experience at Southwest Airlines.
While Thuy has done a variety of service work, she feels most rewarded when she sees NFF service making a big impact on their clients! “It is gratifying to see our clients help and inspire each other. Like our staff and volunteers, the clients are the heroes of NFF.” She feels blessed to be able to spread the word about their one of a kind facility in North Texas.
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David Moore
Vice President
David Moore is a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a Cryptologic Linguist serving 13 years.
David has been fighting Multiple Sclerosis for twenty-seven years and is currently undergoing a form of chemotherapy treatment to slow the effects of the disease and decrease the number of flare ups (relapses) and legions called rituximab.
Mr. Moore is the owner of D.M. Productions, a Northlake-based small business specializing in musical entertainment. For years, David has supported many causes with no interest of individual recognition. He has been part of the American Heart Society, Cancer Society, numerous domestic violence organizations, and The Yellow Rose organization to name a few.
From midnight calls to financially assisting families with their rent and groceries, David makes himself available to help anyone in need at the moment’s notice. He recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor’s Degree and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. David will always pour into people and give them the best part of himself because they deserve his best effort.

Connie Stauffer
Treasurer
Connie Stauffer, born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. At the age of 16, her first full time job was with a company in Fort Worth where all employees were physically handicapped; some spinal cord injury, some polio, some diseased but never the less, all afflicted in one form or another.
show moreConnie worked side by side one of the owners of the company doing everything he needed done as all he could do was move his head from side to side. After 7 years, Connie was handling all office procedures including bookkeeping for the company as well as tending to her employer’s personal financial needs. She witnessed just about every personal problem someone with a disability could endure and worked with each of her co-workers to overcome whatever the issue was.
After she left their employ in September 1977, she remained in constant contact with them and was soon serving them in another way; providing transportation to the disabled through her employment at Lift Aids of Texas, Inc. and access to their homes and schools through Custom Home Elevator Co., Inc. She became co-owner in 1985 and still works daily to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.
As a supporter of NFF for many years, Connie’s motivation is to ensure NFF will forever be for the care and support of all persons with disabilities to always feel welcomed and cared for. Her purpose is to ensure NFF continues to enrich the lives of all people living with a disability and let them know they are not alone and will always be at home at NFF.
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Dr. Dale Anderle
Secretary
Dale Anderle is a physical therapist, associate clinical professor, and the Director of Clinical Education for Texas Woman’s University School of Physical Therapy in Dallas. He graduated from TWU in 2001, and went to work at an in-patient rehabilitation facility where he worked with a wide variety of people with neurological diagnoses.
show moreIn 2003, he was paralyzed following a 4-wheeler accident while deer hunting. He visited NFF multiple times as a client while adjusting to life in a wheelchair. Now he is grateful for the chance to give back to such an outstanding resource that was there for him when he needed it.
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Dr. Stephanie Silveira
Board Member
Stephanie Silveira was born in the Northeast, but identifies as a true Texas transplant. Stephanie had the opportunity to immerse herself during her PhD training at the University of Houston in health promotion research for persons with disabilities.
show moreShe completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative where she has grown her passion and investment in helping improve quality of life and community participation for persons with disabilities using lifestyle therapies like exercise and diet.
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Dr. Jehad (Jay) Alzyoud
Board Member
Dr. Alzyoud has dedicated his career to improving the lives of individuals with neurological conditions, a commitment that has driven his extensive education and diverse clinical experience. He earned a PhD in Physical Therapy with a focus on neurology and neurological rehabilitation from Texas Woman’s University in 2017.
show moreCurrently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Dr. Alzyoud has spent over 15 years working in extended rehabilitation and acute care facilities across various countries.
Dr. Alzyoud’s passion for helping individuals with neurological conditions aligns perfectly with the mission of the Neuro Fitness Foundation (NFF). Inspired by the foundation’s history and the story of its founder, John Nichols, Dr. Alzyoud sees the NFF as a unique opportunity to extend his work beyond academia and clinical settings. He is drawn to the NFF’s commitment to providing accessible, life-changing fitness opportunities for those with physical challenges, just as Nichols envisioned when he created the first makeshift workout facility in his garage.
Joining NFF represents more than just a professional opportunity for Dr. Alzyoud; it is a chance to be part of a community that shares his dedication to empowering individuals with neurological impairments. He looks forward to contributing his expertise and passion to help the NFF continue to grow and serve more clients, ensuring that everyone who walks through its doors feels supported, capable, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
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