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.

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!

Nadia earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech and Language Pathology from San Jose State University. She loves using everyday games and toys in her therapy sessions, and has a special passion for AAC.

Zoe graduated with her master’s in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Chico State University. She is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist who is license to practice in the state of California. Zoe values collaborating with families and colleagues both in and outside the discipline to generate creative therapeutic ideas and to better inform her interventions. She loves working with young clients to help them achieve goals that are applicable to real life and works to address issues in a naturalistic, play-based manner.

Micah graduated with her master’s of science degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Micah is trilingual and speaks French, English, and Spanish. Micah is certified in the It Takes Two To Talk Hanen Method. She enjoys collaborating with families and other professionals to develop functional goals and to help children make meaningful gains in their communication.

Fun Fact: When Micah is not working, she enjoys chasing her toddler around the house.

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 in 2020 and she is currently completing her clinical fellowship program at Innovative Therapy Services. 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.

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

Fun Facts: She enjoys spending time with her three children and her husband.

Fun Facts: Regina was almost born at ITS, I guess you know why she enjoys working at ITS. Regina enjoys spending time with her family, dog blue, gardening, traveling and most of all reading.