SLP, CLC, BCSS

Jean Hawney is a pediatric bilingual speech language pathologist with over 13 years of experience working with infants, children and adults with swallowing and communication impairments. Jean graduated with her master’s degree from Queens College in N.Y. and has her advanced degree in Bilingual Speech Language Pathology from Columbia University. Prior to completing her master’s degree, Jean was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru and worked with families to promote health and environmental initiatives. She is fluent in Spanish.

As a speech language pathologist, 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. When Jean works with her patients, her goal is for them to feel empowered to advocate for their needs and to have an active role in their therapy. 

Jean holds the following certifications: Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Level 1, Board Certified Swallowing Specialist (BCSS) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). Jean has completed trainings with a focus on Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS), Breastfeeding, SOS Approach to feeding, SOFFI Method ™, Passy Muir Valve, Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent patients, and Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies. 

Jean has presented twice at the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) on cognitive rehabilitation and feeding/swallowing among the infant with cardiac heart defect. Jean has presented at ASHA on Head and Neck Tumors. She has published articles on children with brain injury and dysphagia in infants with Cerebral Palsy and infants with congenital heart defects. 

OTR, OTD, CNT, NTMTC

Ana Rice is a bilingual occupational therapist. She is passionate about working with infants and their families. Ana strives to provide families with strategies to empower them to care for their babies with confidence and promotes bonding and building the parent-child relationship.  

Ana has been working 10 years with a focus on Infant feeding, Infant massage and bodywork (i.e. Torticollis), Infant developmental therapy and with the Neonatal intensive care unit and cardiovascular populations.

SLP, CNT, CLC, CEIM

Description goesLisa 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.

Whether at the hospital or with Little Eaters & Talkers, Lisa is committed to providing exceptional care tailored to each child’s unique needs, empowering families every step of the way. here

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.