Our Team

Carrie is a natural people person  with many years of office experience. She is happy to help meet the needs of our clients and their families so that they have a positive experience. 

Raquel has a background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development, and is fluent in Spanish and intermediate in  ASL. S he immigrated to the US from Chile at the young age of 4 and had lived in NJ most of her life. Now settled in Bordentown, Raquel lives with her husband, Chris,  teenage daughter, Kara, and their adorable little Chiweenie Clara Belle. For fun, she likes to spend time with friends, go camping, and knitting.

Jayda graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University Steinhardt. Her clinical experience includes working in a public school, an outpatient clinic, and a skilled nursing facility. During these clinical rotations, she worked with children with a variety of speech and language disorders including, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), Developmental Delays, and Receptive and Expressive language delays/disorders. Jayda is passionate about helping children develop functional communication skills to ensure their needs are being heard. Her goal is to provide a safe, fun, and language rich environment to all that visit the office.

Ashley graduated magna cum laude from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology, and a minor in Holistic Health. She earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Stockton University. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Ashley has been passionately serving school aged students and has experience working within a private practice setting. Ashley began her career working at a private school that specializes in ASD and learning disabilities for two years, before transitioning to the public school setting. She also provides Early Intervention therapy services to children ages 0-3.  She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders. Ashley takes great pride in her interpersonal skills during therapy with clients and their families helping them to reach their greatest potential.

Jamie graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She went on to complete her Masters in Communication Disorders at William Paterson University of New Jersey. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).  Her 10+ years of clinical experience include working for a local school district, as well as in a specialized school and in the private setting. She has experience working with children who present with a variety of speech and language diagnoses. She has extensive experience evaluating and working with children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), as well as in-depth training in ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis). She believes in creating a collaborative and fun atmosphere where children feel empowered to explore and engage. 

Kathy graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She continued her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ to complete her Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology.  Following graduation, she began working in NJ public schools with students in primary grades K-5. Kathy is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs, holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) and has her NJ Speech-Language Specialist Certification for public schools.   She is an experienced tele-therapist currently working with students across the country in grades K-12 who attend a virtual charter school.  Kathy has experience working in Early Intervention (birth to 3), Private Practice Clinics, and providing speech therapy to school-aged children with a variety of speech and language disorders.  Kathy values making connections with clients and caregivers to establish a positive rapport with families.  She prides herself in creating an organized and comfortable therapy session to meet the individualized needs of each patient to help them achieve their communication goals.           

Nikhila graduated from Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (AYJNIHH, India) with a Bachelor of Science in Hearing, Language, and Speech (B.Sc., HLS). She furthered her education at Teachers College, Columbia University, earning a Master of science in Speech Language Pathology (M.S., SLP). Licensed by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and the New York State Department of Education, she also holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and has a school specialist certification in New Jersey and New York (TSSLD). As a multilingual speech-language pathologist proficient in Telugu and Hindi, Nikhila has a diverse clinical background. She has worked in private clinics and schools in NY and NJ, providing evaluations and therapeutic interventions for children and adults from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Her expertise spans a wide range of speech and language concerns, including Articulation and Phonological disorders, Receptive and Expressive language delays, Pragmatic language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Auditory processing disorders, Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC), Fluency disorders, Voice disorders, Down syndrome, Cleft lip and palate, Hearing impairment, Cognition, and Swallowing disorders. Nikhila strongly believes in evidence-based practices to enhance therapy outcomes, focusing on both strengths and areas for improvement. She advocates for a holistic approach, emphasizing family support and teamwork to achieve targeted skills. Nikhila’s dedication has earned her the ASHA ACE Award, highlighting her commitment to professional development. 

Kristen graduated magna cum laude from Stockton University with her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology.  She then went on to complete her Master of Arts in Communication Disorders at the University of Central Florida. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs, holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) and has her NJ Speech-Language Schools Specialist Certification.  Her clinical experience includes treatment and evaluation of individuals within the school setting and in private clinics helping children and adults with a variety of speech and language disabilities. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, and Auditory Processing Disorders. Kristen aims to empower individuals to communicate effectively and develop self-advocacy skills. She values collaboration with parents and other professionals to support communication needs as a team.

Alyssa graduated magna cum laude from an accelerated program at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).. Her clinical experience includes working in school districts and private clinics helping children and adults with a variety of speech and language disabilities. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language disorders, Articulation & Phonological Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), Reading and Written Expression Disorders, and Auditory Processing Disorders. Alyssa prides herself in her ability to create strong interpersonal relationships with not only clients, but their families. She is dedicated to helping adults and children find their voice and reach their highest potential.

Kristin graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. She then went on to complete her Master of Arts in Communication Disorders at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs, holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) and has her NJ Speech-Language Schools Specialist Certification. Kristin began her career working at a Charter school in Pennsylvania and then spent two years working in an adult rehabilitation center treating stroke and traumatic brain injured patients with a variety of speech, language and swallowing disorders. Kristin has spent 6 years working in the school setting, primarily serving school aged students. Kristin has experience working with children and adults with a variety of speech and language disorders including: Aphasia, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation Disorders, Memory and Cognitive Impairments, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders, and Swallowing Disorders. Kristin has extensive experience with comprehensive speech and language evaluations.

Cristal brings a welcoming presence to the office. She comes to us with an abundance of office experience and is always happy to help our clients and families.

Stacie graduated summa cum laude from the College of New Jersey with her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She went on to complete her Master of Arts Degree in Speech Pathology at the College of New Jersey. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Stacie began her career in the Hamilton Township School District. During her 7 years in the school district, she worked with K-5 and high school students. Stacie then went on to work at the Mercer County Special Services School District at the Joseph F. Cappello School speech and language clinic. During that time, she evaluated and provided therapy to preschool age students. Stacie then went to work at the Upper Freehold Regional School District where she currently provides therapy to her Pre-Kindergarten-4th grade students. Stacie has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, and Auditory Processing Disorders. Stacie has been a Speech and Language Specialist for 28 years and each day she strives to be that somebody who makes everybody feel like their words matter.

Danielle graduated magna cum laude from The College of New Jersey where she completed a double major in Early Childhood Education and Psychology, along with a minor in Communication Disorders. She then traveled to Boston to earn her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Northeastern University. While there, Danielle also completed their Early Intervention certificate program. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Danielle has worked passionately within the schools to serve students aged Pre-K through 12+ to help them meet their individualized speech, language, and communication needs. She has also completed the Fairleigh Dickinson University Teacher Scholarship program to gain her Orton Gillingham teaching certification from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) to better serve individuals with dyslexia and other difficulties with reading and writing. Danielle has experience working with children and adults with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs. These include Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Cognitive Impairments, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders, and Dyslexia. She takes great pride in personalizing care to meet the unique needs of each individual to equip them with the skills necessary to reach their highest potential.

Carly graduated from Rutgers University with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish. She then completed her Master of Science in Speech Pathology at Northeastern University. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a member of the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA). She has been working in the school setting for the past 6 years and currently works in the Bordentown Regional School District in addition to ConnectPathways Speech & Language Center, LLC. Carly has experience working with children and adults with a variety of speech and language disorders including: Aphasia, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum, Articulation Disorders, Memory and Cognitive Impairments, Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, and Swallowing Disorders.

Kelly graduated from Stockton University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences. She then went on to complete her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Salus University in Pennsylvania. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs, holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA), and has her NJ Speech-Language Schools Specialist Certification. Kelly is a bilingual speech and language pathologist in Spanish. She began her professional career at a charter school in Pennsylvania where she worked with monolingual and bilingual students in grades K-8. Then, she worked administering bilingual speech and language evaluations for various elementary, middle, and high schools. In addition, Kelly has worked in the private practice setting evaluating and treating clients with various speech and language disorders. Kelly has experience serving students ranging from 2–16 years old targeting all areas of speech and language including articulation and phonological disorders, receptive language and expressive language delays/disorders, fluency disorders, pragmatic language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and hearing impairment.

Katy graduated from Kean University with her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. She then went on to complete her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at South Carolina State University. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs, holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) and has her NJ Speech-Language Schools Specialist Certification. She is a member of the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) and the New Jersey Speech Hearing Association (NJSHA). Katy began her career working at a skilled nursing/adult rehabilitation center where she assessed and treated patients with a wide variety of deficits including dysphagia, cognition, speech and communication difficulties. She then transitioned to the school setting and spent 7 years in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District serving students in pre-k through High School. During this time she also worked at a private clinic. Katy has experience working with children and adults with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Memory and Cognitive Impairments, Apraxia, Aphasia, Auditory Processing Disorders, Pragmatic Language Disorders, and Swallowing Disorders. Katy is dedicated to helping her clients grow and reach their greatest potential.

Luci graduated summa cum Laude from an accelerated program at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical experience thus far includes working in public school districts, outpatient clinics, and acute care medical settings helping children and adults of all ages with a variety of speech, language, feeding/swallowing, and cognitive disabilities. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, and Auditory Processing Disorders. Luci prides herself in her creative use of materials and insight into not only what would be of high interest for her clients but to adapt prepared materials to suit her clients individual needs. She also strives to develop a strong relationship with not just her clients but with their families as well.

Danielle graduated from Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She went on to complete her Masters in Speech- Language Pathology at Kean University, in Union, NJ. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical experience includes working in school districts and specialized schools helping children with a variety of speech and language disabilities and complex communication needs. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Apraxia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), Developmental Delays, and Receptive and Expressive language delays/disorders. Danielle is passionate about fostering strong connections with caregivers and takes pride in her ability to build trust and open lines of communication with parents and caregivers, ensuring they are active partners in their child’s journey to improved communication skills.

Wendy has over 30 years of experience in practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She graduated Cum Laude from Pace University, NYC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Pathology and from Columbia University with a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology. She completed her Clinical Fellowship at The Elizabeth Poch Developmental Center in Staten Island, NY. She is licensed by the state of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical experience includes working in private clinics, Early Intervention, her own private practice and various school settings in NY and NJ. For the last 15 years, she has been employed by the Upper Freehold School district. Helping children and adults with a variety of speech and language disorders and challenges has been her life’s work. These challenges have included: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Apraxia, Hearing loss, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Dyslexia and Auditory Processing. Wendy has valuable experience, and has gained the ability to individualize treatment plans to fit a broad range of communication needs. She is client centered in her approach and believes that partnering with parents and caregivers in all plans of care is an essential part of the therapeutic process. She is adept at providing comprehensive speech and language evaluations and is able to expertly execute treatment plans with clear concise documentation of the evaluation and therapeutic processes.

Mariah graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a concentration in Pre-communication Disorders. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Stockton University. She is licensed by the State of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a member of the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) and also holds her Speech Language Specialist school certification. Her clinical experience includes working in school districts with students preK-12 and skilled nursing facilities improving communication across the lifespan. She has experience working with a variety of speech and language disorders and needs including Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders, Cognition, and Swallowing Disorders. Throughout Mariah’s career, she gained experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and has a passion for helping those with communication needs function successfully in the school, home, and community.

Jill graduated from Rutgers University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and from Montclair State University with a Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She completed her Clinical Fellowship with Genesis Health Care in Monmouth County, New Jersey where she was the lead SLP for her territory. There she worked with adults with Aphasia, Dysphagia, Cognitive Communication Disorders, Motor Speech Disorders, and Voice Disorders. She is licensed by the state of New Jersey Consumer Affairs and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical experience includes private practice, Early Intervention, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, and the NJ public school system. She is PROMPT (PROMPTs for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) trained and holds her Level 1 PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) certification. She has experience working with a variety of diagnoses and disorders including but not limited to: Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication learners, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Expressive Language Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Hearing impairment, Pragmatic Language Disorders, and Receptive Language Disorders. Jill values and emphasizes the importance of parent/caregiver collaboration for each of her clients when working toward their goals. She believes everyone deserves a voice, no matter what modality they use. Outside of the office, she bridges her love of working with children with various communication needs with her love of horses, by further developing her clinical knowledge in related coursework as well as through her volunteer work with therapeutic/adaptive horseback riding programs.