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Meet The Team

Kara Ferreira, M.S., CCC-SLP

CEO/President

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Cierra Pacheco, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Aquila Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist​

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Jenee Lattig, SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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Melissa Sahagun

Office Manager

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Leslie Garcia, B.S., SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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Tracey McDonnell, M.A., CCC-SLP

CFO/Vice-President

Megan Kuhn, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Tressa Brown, B.S., SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant​

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Vanessa Arzarte, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist​

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Vanessa Kavathas, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Giavonna Aponte, M.S., SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Kirstie Subry, B.S., SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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Maritza Ruiz

Front Office Receptionist

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Darlene Swirsky, SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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Kamryn Coleman, M.S., SLP-CF/RPE

Speech-Language Pathologist

Clinical Fellow

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Christie Westover, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Lauren Hawbaker, B.S., SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

       Meet the Founders

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Kara Ferreira is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento and received a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology from University of the Pacific. Mrs. Ferreira has worked with preschool, school-aged and young adults with a variety of speech-language disorders. 

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Tracey McDonnell is a graduate of California State University, Fresno and received a Master of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders with an emphasis in Speech Pathology from University of the Pacific. Mrs. McDonnell has experience working in a variety of settings including: hospital, skilled nursing, and severely handicapped classrooms. 

 

 

Our Pathologists have worked with adults and children, in diverse settings such as schools, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.  They specialize in the evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders.  Our practitioners hold valid, California state licenses.  

 

Call or email us today for a consultation! 

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