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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.

Marissa Forrest is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. Marissa grew up exposed to speech - language pathology as a daughter of an SLP. She received her masters degree in communications disorders at Cal State Chico. Her enthusiasm and dedication motivate children and fellow clinicians to engage/perform at their highest potential. Marissa's easy going nature and strong experience allows her to treat a multitude of disorders. Marissa is a clinical supervisor and mentor to less experienced clinicians.

Liz Lee is an associate speech - language pathologist at SPEECH, Marin. Liz received her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from CS 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.

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 is currently out on 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. 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.