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Denise Santos Ford is the founder and director of SPEECH, Marin. Her career in speech - language pathology began in high school when she worked as a peer mentor in a socialization program for developmentally disordered adolescents. She attended Texas Christian University and received her B.S. in Habilitation of the Deaf. Denise then taught pre - school, kindergarten and elementary school grades as a teacher of the deaf. She then attended the University of the Pacific, receiving her masters in speech and language pathology. Denise has a strong background in working with apraxia, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairments and language disorders. She is skilled in management and execution of social pragmatic language groups as well. Denise assisted in the development of our comprehensive reading program, READ Ink. In 2015, Denise was trained by Apraxia Kids (formerly known as CASANA) and is now recognized for advanced training and clinical expertise in the treatment of childhood apraxia of speech.

Jenny Magee is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. Jenny is an experienced clinician with her M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from CSU Chico. Jenny is well loved by children for her engaging nature. With strong experience in treatment of speech sound disorders and language development, parents love Jenny for her thorough and systematic treatment. Her love of treating written language disorders had lead her to become Orton - Gillingham trained. Jenny is a clinical supervisor and mentor to less experienced clinicians.

Kelsey Brown is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. She received her masters degree in communications disorders at Cal State Chico. Kelsey has previously worked at both Lindamood - Bell and in a private pediatric clinic. Her time at the pediatric speech clinic allowed her to participate in a multidisciplinary team approach to treating children with more complex needs. Kelsey is Hanen trained and strives to involve families in EI. Kelsey's warm personality makes therapy a welcomed activity.

Liz Lee is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. Liz received her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from CSU San Jose. Formerly, Liz worked as a nanny and then at UCSD. Her experience as a nanny has given her a "golden touch" with children of all ages. Liz is an organized and thorough clinician who delights in each of her children's successes. Liz will soon leave us for maternity leave.

Marissa Meltzer is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. She received her masters degree in communications disorders at Cal State Chico. Marissa previously worked in a medical setting focusing primarily on swallowing with adults. She works with a variety of ages and populations at this clinic. Marissa is trained in SOS Feeding Approach and heads our feeding department. She connects well with the children and brings fun to the therapy room.

Carri Abrahms is an associate speech language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. Carri joined us after a career singing and vocal coaching. She loves musical arts and has a love for voice therapy. Carri is Lee Silver Voice Therapy trained. She works with children and adults; although she primarily works with children exhibiting speech and language disorders. Carri is thorough in her approach and gives each child's treatment careful consideration.

Jennifer Fredenberg is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin.

Nicole Ezcurra is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin.

Elizabeth Dokko is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. Elizabeth has a two masters degrees. She is a speech therapist and learning disabilities specialist who has strong clinical knowledge. Elizabeth is a mother of two and we are lucky to have her once a week.

Emily Simons is an associate speech language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. She is an experienced clinician with experience in private practice and in the public schools. Emily has been a long time colleague of Denise's as they both started at a private practice in San Francisco together. She is a mother of two and joins the team a few days a week. We are thrilled to have her expertise on our team.

Alana makes the office run smoothly. She is in charge of all things insurance, billing, and assisting with the schedule.

Murphy loves kids. He is especially great at helping kiddos who struggle with transitions or who need a little extra motivation.