Alyssa graduated magna cum laude from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Speech Pathology at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Alyssa completed her Clinical Fellowship year here at ConnectPathways Speech & Language Center, LLC. 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). 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, Articulation Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Reading and Written Expression Disorders, and Auditory Processing Disorders. Alyssa prides herself in her ability to formulate, organize and implement patient-specific treatment programs, implement parent and caregiver communication, exhibit inter-personal skills, and execute appropriate patient evaluations and detailed documentations.
Our Team
Our team brings lots of experience and character to our practice.
Each lady bringing uniqueness and a caring personality.
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Alyssa Chiarello
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kristin Rogers
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Cristal Hernandez
Office Manager
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.
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Stacie Wible
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Danielle Alu
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Carly Turner
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Kelly Garcia
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Kathryn Merlo
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Luciana Rubino
Speech-Language Pathologist
Luci graduated Sum Cum Laude from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Speech Pathology at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. 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 organization, preparation, and time management skills. She is creative in her 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.
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Danielle Marramar
Speech-Language Pathologist
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, Union, NJ. 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 partner in their child’s journey to improved communication skills.
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Wendy Ray
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Mariah Smith
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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Jill Van Brunt
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
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