SLP, CLC, BCSS

Jean Hawney is a pediatric bilingual speech language pathologist with over 14 years of experience working with infants, children and adults with swallowing and communication impairments.

Jean has worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan, including early childhood intervention, outpatient and private clinics, public schools, adult and pediatric inpatient rehabilitation units, skilled nursing facilities and pediatric acute care. Currently, Jean primarily focuses on supporting parents of breastfed and bottle fed infants, as well as infants and toddlers who have difficulty transitioning to solids. Jean also works closely with medically fragile infants and children who have tracheostomy tubes and weaning of feeding tubes.

SLP, CNT, CLC, CEIM

Lisa Gonzalez is a seasoned Senior Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience in medical-based speech therapy, specializing in neonates and pediatric populations. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Lactation Counselor, and Educator in Infant Massage, reflecting her dedication to comprehensive care.

Lisa splits her time between her role at the Children’s Hospital, where she works with medically fragile infants and children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and Little Eaters & Talkers. Through her practice, she offers personalized support to families, focusing on feeding and communication challenges.

Her passion lies in serving medically complex infants and their families, emphasizing family-centered care, fostering positive neurodevelopmental outcomes, and promoting successful feeding. Lisa’s philosophy centers on implementing evidence-based practices, supporting the patient-family dyad, and fostering transdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.

OTR/L

Ryanne Ducoff, OTR/L is a kind hearted and compassionate occupational therapist with over 5 years of experience. She has a broad range of experience, from seeing pediatric patients in an outpatient hospital setting to adults in assisted living facilities. Her education includes a Bachelor's in Allied Health from Texas A&M University and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman's University. She specializes in developmental pediatric therapy, sensory feeding, cardiopulmonary, and neuro-rehabilitation with a range of complexities. She also works at one of the best children’s hospitals in the country, where she has spent most of her career. 

Her focus is patient-centered, to empower children to participate fully in their daily activities and reach their full potential. She strives for a collaborative approach with families, patients, and other professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.

OTR/L

McKenna Jones, OTR/L is a highly skilled and compassionate pediatric occupational therapist with over six years of experience in providing comprehensive care across diverse settings that include outpatient pediatric clinics, home health, and NICU. Her education includes a Bachelor’s in Health Science at Samford University, and later earning her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Abilene Christian University.

Specializing in infant development/feeding and neurological-based occupational therapy, McKenna has experience and competencies in the following practices:  Infant Feeding, Sensory Feeding, Armeo, Casting/Splinting, and neuro-rehabilitiation, often working with medically complex patients.  In addition, she is the leading coordinator of a specialized CIMT (Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy) intensive program for infants and adolescents at a renowned children’s hospital, where she works closely with families to manage feeding and sensory challenges.

With a combination of continuing education and extensive practical experience, McKenna is committed to educating and equipping parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate their child's therapeutic journey. She offers valuable resources and personalized recommendations to ensure that families receive comprehensive care, and her holistic approach focuses on fostering collaboration with families to ensure optimal outcomes for children facing feeding, developmental and additional medical challenges.

SLP, CLC

Jacquie Rosen is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 8 years of experience in medical-based speech therapy. She specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders due to complex medical diagnoses. She earned her education from University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor in Science degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology, as well as, Master in Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

She splits her time between a children’s hospital working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Little Eaters & Talkers. Her focus and goal is to work with families on developing treatment plans that target each child’s individual challenges.

SLP, NDT

Lauren Caspary has been a speech language pathologist for over 20 years. She has extensive clinical experience with specialization in the treatment of brain injuries, strokes, NICU and post-NICU feeding, including feeding disorders and oral aversion.

SLP

Devin Marsh is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who has been practicing for 6 years, specializing in feeding and swallowing disorders. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based care within a collaborative environment, working closely with caregivers to develop safe and effective swallowing plans. Devin places a strong emphasis on education, equipping families with the tools they need to support their child’s feeding success at home.