Our Staff Members
Serving The Peninsula Community Since 1978
Meet Our Staff
Laura Adams
- Vice President, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from California State University, East Bay, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
- Specialties: Autism Spectrum, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Phonology, Language Literacy Disorders-Dyslexia, Literacy Based Intervention, Voice Disorders, Gender Affirming Voice and Communication, Dialect (Accent) Modification, Adult Communicative Effectiveness
- Certifications: PROMPT level 1, LAMP, PECS Level 1, SCERTS
Jose Barajas
- Director of Operations
- Health Care Management Certificate, Cornell University
- Graduated from Georgetown University, M.A. in Liberal Studies
- Certifications: Single Subject Education Credential
Melanie Brownie
- CF Supervisor, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Jose State University, M.A. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: Autism Spectrum, Speech sound disorders, early language disorders, social pragmatics/conversational skills
- Certification: PROMPT – Level 1
Heather Carr
- AAC/AT Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist
- Graduated from California State University, Northridge, M.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: AAC, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders
- Certifications: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, RESNA ATP Fundamentals, Talk Tools
Julia Caserta
- AAC Specialist, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Jose State, MA in Communicative Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: AAC, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evaluation and treatment for individuals with complex communication needs
- Certifications: RESNA ATP Fundamentals, MBSImP™
Laurie Gambetta
- Vice President, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Francisco State University, M.S. in Communicative Disorders
- Specialties: Preschool Language Disorders, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Oral Motor Treatment
- Certifications: Oral Myofunctional Disorders, Talk Tools (Level 1)
Karter Kaliher
- Speech and Language Pathologist, CF
- Graduated from California State University, Chico, MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Angelica Lee
- Speech language pathologist
- Graduated from California State University, Hayward, M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Specialties: Articulation Disorders and Language Disorders
- Certifications: PROMPT
Robin Ottesen
- Telehealth Coordinator, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from University of Utah, M.S. in Communicative Disorders
- Specialties: Fluency Disorders, AAC/AT, Pediatric Feeding Disorders
- Certifications: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Buteyko Breath Science, PROMPT, TalkTools – Level 2, NCPI, Lidcombe Fluency Program, SSMP
Allison Pestano Loy
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Diego State University, M.A. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- Specialties: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Apraxia of Speech, Articulation Disorders, Pediatric Feeding Disorders
- Certifications: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, TalkTools, SOS: Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding, Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol
Danielle Samson
- President, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Jose State University, M.A. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Voice Disorders
- Certifications: Orofacial, Myofunctional Disorders, Buteyko Breath Science, PROMPT, TalkTools – Level 2, LAMP, PECS level 1, SCERTS