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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.

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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. She is our Camp weTALK director and co-creator. 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.

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Liz (Lee) Moyle 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. A recent mom, Liz is currently on maternity leave and will rejoin us after some much needed baby bonding.

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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. She is also Hanen trained so as to assist with parent training as needed.

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Jennifer began at SPEECH, Marin as an intern from San Francisco State University. Jen's experience with children from previous work and as a mother, herself, shows in her ability to make caring relationships with the children as well as innovative, experienced based learning. Her positive energy is felt in each therapy session and her clinical decision making is always considering evidence based practice with practical implementation.

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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.

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Taiya Ryan, an associate speech language pathologist, graduated from Our Lady of the Lake. Taiya joined our team from the outskirts of Austin, Texas. Taiya's organization and ability to develop strong relationships with clients are just some of the reasons she is a great member of our team!

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Sara Dolan started with us as a volunteer before graduate school. She is currently a graduate student intern, completing her masters in communication sciences disorders. Sara also gained a M.S. in early childhood special education. We are thrilled to announce that upon graduation (May 2020), Sara will join the team full time as an SLP.

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.