Our Team

Community Involvement:

• Feeding Matters
• Mission Integration Committee- Notre Dame High School, San Jose
• National Association of Black Speech and Hearing (NBSHLA)
• Zero to Three
• California Speech-Language and Hearing Association (CSHA)
• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)

Presentations:

• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), 2019
• California Speech and Language Association (CSHA): Implementation of Pragmatic Language in Natural Settings, Failure to Thrive
• Advance for Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2006, Speech and Language Services for speakers of African-American English

Udie was one of those students who entered college searching for her calling. In 1990, she discovered that her passion was in helping others. As the saying goes, “The rest is history.” In 1992, Udie graduated with her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders and science. In 1997, she received her Master’s degree in communication disorders and science from San Jose State University. She has more than 20 years of experience working with children with various disabilities. Udie is very passionate about neuro-developmental disabilities and social-cognitive disabilities. In 2000, she developed a social skills program that pairs typical developing students with students diagnosed with social cognitive disabilities (Autism, Pragmatic Language, ADD etc). She went on to develop a secondary program  “All for 3’s.” Udie has worked as a consultant for several schools, conducted numerous workshops for schools, written and published articles.

Gina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Pacific in California. She received her SLPA certificate in speech pathology and then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree is Speech Language Pathology. Gina enjoys engaging her clients’ families in sessions. She has a passion for helping children with speech and language delays and disorders and providing support and training to families and caregivers. Gina has experience working with a variety of populations within various settings, such as elementary schools, private clinics, and home-based therapy. She enjoys working with augmentative alternative communication (AAC), Autism spectrum disorder and working with the behavioral challenges that come with communication disorders.

Fun Facts: Gina likes to explore nature and share those experiences with loved ones. She loves to eat and she wants to try every cuisine from around the world. Gina likes to cook for her friends and family and she enjoys going to live theater shows, traveling, outdoor activities, and painting. She’s constantly learning something new!

Veena Velury recently joined the ITS as a clinical fellow Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her Bachelor of art degree  in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Child & Adolescent Deaf Studies from San Jose State University and her Master of Science in Speech Pathology  with an emphasis in Bilingual Extension Program from New York University (NYU). Veena has served in private clinics, public school settings, and in an early intervention classrooms. Veena Speech sound disorders, Language disorders, Early Intervention Autism spectrum disorders and Social communication, Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), Traumatic brain injury, Childhood apraxia of speech, and Pediatric Feeding/Dysphagia. She has experience in both individual and group settings – including planning and implementing group therapy targeting language and social communication. Veena enjoys working with clients of any age and aims to help every client work towards their goals in order to improve their communication.

Fun Fact: Veena enjoys research and has conducted and published several research papers. 

Nicole is ASHA certified with a Certificate of Clinical Competence. She received her Master’s degree from Hampton University in Virginia.

Sara received her bachelor’s of science degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana  in 2012 with emphasis in Elementary Education (K-6) with Mild Intervention. She received her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from Emerson College, Boston. Sara has extensive background in special education both as a teacher and as an ABA provider. She has taught both in special education adult programs and also conducted ABA services for in clinic services for elementary school students. Sara is dedicated to improving the ability of children to communicate, interact, and acquire a variety of skills by using evidence-based practice. Sara believes her experiences in special education, and speech pathology provide a strong foundation for building effective treatment programs for young children. She is committed to evidence based practice, progress monitoring, and training partners in the child’s functional environment. Parents describe Sara as compassionate, flexible and welcoming. Her favorite part of being a speech-language pathologist is building trusting relationships with children and their families.  

Fun Fact: Aside from her professional interests, Sara enjoys traveling, backpacking and hiking, going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Glory has worked in business administrative position for more than 15 years across various industries, including healthcare.