Margie Avila, M.S., CCC-SLP
Rehabilitation Director of Lake Worth
Margie has a passion for working with
children with communication disorders and feeding disorders, and has
approximately 20 years experience working in the school setting,
hospital setting, and private therapy setting. Through this extensive
experience, it has enabled her to work with some of the most challenging
children, and she enjoys helping the child and parents overcome
challenges. She specialized in children with both medical and
behavioral feeding difficulties, nonverbal children needing an
alternative means of communication (AAC), Autism, and children with
language disorders who are struggling with school.
Amanda Bamman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Lead and Speech and Language Pathologist
Amanda Bamman has both Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University, graduating in 2006. During her graduate schooling she obtained a Certificate in Developmental Disabilities as well as extensive pediatric training including experiences in an outpatient pediatric speech clinic and the public schools.
Amanda is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and she has many years of experience with adults and has recently expanded her practice experience to pediatrics. Amanda enjoys collaborating with parents, caregivers, and the multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for her patients to help them reach their full potential.
Mary Olmstead,M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mary Olmstead is a pediatric speech language pathologist with over thirty years of experience. Mary received her master’s degree from the University of Florida in 1984. She has worked in multidisciplinary rehabilitation settings for most of her career. Mary has been a provider for the Early Steps program for the past fifteen years and was a parent advisor for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. She has been involved with the local cleft palate team, evaluating and making treatment recommendations for children with craniofacial anomalies. She has received advanced training in Auditory Verbal Therapy, feeding disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and speech apraxia. Mary is bilingual (English and Spanish) and knows some American Sign Language.
Kelly Moll, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Kelly Moll graduated from Purdue University in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences and received her Masters' Degree from Nova Southeastern University. At Nova, Kelly was co-president of NSU NSSLHA, co-presented at FLASHA convention in 2013 with Dr. Tambi Braun on Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and completed an unpublished literature review on Huntington's Disease. Kelly did a pediatric externship at Joe Dimaggio with the Craniofacial team. She has worked with children of various diagnoses.
Kelly's areas of interest include treatment of children with medical complexities or special needs, AAC, feeding, and early language disorders. She enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team and caregivers/families in order to provide the best outcome for her clients.
Sarah Gonzales-Nguyen, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Sarah Gonzales-Nguyen obtained her Bachelor and Masters Degere in Communication and Learning Disorders from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX. Before moving to Florida, she worked in a variety of settings including a rehabilitation center, clinical practice, as well as home and school based settings. She has attended classes on Myofacial Release, VitalStim Therapy, brain injury rehabilitation, apraxiam and Beckman Oral Motor.
Sarah's clinical areas of interest include early language development, expressive and receptive language impairments, autism spectrum disorders, behavior management, apraxia, articulation disorders, and feeding/swallowing disorders. She values a multidisciplinary team and enjoys helping families and their children in a fun and educational environment.
Luz Rojas, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Luz graduated from the University Catholic of Manizales with a Master Degree of Science in Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology. She is experienced with both pediatric and the adult population. She has worked in a variety of settings including home, school, and rehabilitation.
Luz's clinical areas of interest include receptive/expressive language disorder, stuttering, phonological/articulation disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, feeding disorders, and vocal cord dysfunction.
Natalia Gurina Zakrzeski, M. Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Natalia loves working with children and feels fortunate to be a pediatric SLP. Natalia earned a B.S. and M.Ed. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University in 2015. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Natalia also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in linguistics and translation from Pskov Volny University.
She has treated clients all of ages and has experience working with children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Dysarthria, Aphasia, and APD. Her expertise includes assessment and treatment of language disorders, motor speech disorders, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, alternative communication methods, reading fluency and comprehension, and fluency.
She believes therapy should be functional and fun. She takes the time to get to know each child and their family and finds creative ways to help them achieve their goals.
Natalia was born in Russia where she grew up. She is a new busy mom of a beautiful girl and she enjoys spending time with her family and taking weekend trips.
Jaliz Lopez, SLPA
Speech and Language Pathology Assistant
Jaliz Lopez is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelors in Elementary Education. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Communication Disorders in order to become a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Jaliz also holds an ESOL endorsement. Jaliz’s experience in the classroom gives her a unique perspective into the skills a child needs in order to be successful in a school setting. Jaliz is also bilingual which gives her the opportunity to provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
Chrissy Hansen, SLPA
Staff Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Christina Hansen is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She also minored in Pshycholgy which has prepared her to understand her patients individual behaviors and personalities even more. She has been working as an SLP-A for three years and is in love with her job. Christina understands the importance of treating the whole child. She works collaboratively with the occupational and physical therapists to better help her patients communication goals be met, whether it's in regards to positioning or core strengthening exercises. Christina is working towards earning her Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology, so she can become a full time Speech language pathologist.
Kathryn Stuart, M.A., CCC-SLP
Staff Speech and Language Pathologist
Kathryn Hogg is a pediatric speech-language pathologist. She completed her Bachelors of Health Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Florida. Go Gators! She has worked in pediatric private practices, schools, Tacachale Developmental Disability Center, UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, and North Central Florida Early Steps. She has assisted in Hanen parent-child social-communication classes for children 0-3 years of age and social groups for school-aged children.
Kathryn is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her areas of interest include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), receptive and expressive language impairments, sensory and behavioral needs, functional communication, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and visual supports. She believes in advocating and encouraging families as she comes along side them and other professionals to provide the best care for their children.