STAFF

Jamie is from south Alabama, and received her Bachelor’s in psychology from Troy University, and received her Master’s in occupational therapy from Alabama State University. She has 10 years of pediatric experience, including treating ASD, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, and sensory feeding. Jamie enjoys facilitating occupational therapy fieldwork students and supervising the occupational therapy staff. Jamie lives with her husband, Jeff, and their daughter, Hayden. They enjoy going on family adventures and exploring new towns.

Originally from Tucker, Georgia, Chris graduated from the University of Georgia in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics. Prior to graduation, Chris served in the United States Army (2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska) as an infantryman and operations/personnel sergeant. Chris has also held positions in a manufacturing plant (quality control department) and as an accountant at a local CPA firm. On the weekends, Chris enjoys working in his woodshop, spending time outdoors, and raising his two sons.

Kelly grew up in Martinsville, Virginia and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and her Master’s from the University of Georgia. Kelly has over 25 years of experience serving children with a variety of disorders. Kelly volunteers with the Georgia Speech-Language Hearing Association and has served in many roles including President. Kelly has also enjoyed volunteering on different committees with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. You can frequently find Kelly at the Georgia Capitol during the legislative session advocating for issues affecting speech-language pathologist s and their patients. When not at work, Kelly enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Chris and her two sons Jacob and Carson.

Chyan is originally from South Florida but has been living in Georgia for over ten years now. She received her Bachelor’s from the University of Georgia and her Master’s from Calvin University. Her areas of clinical interest include early Intervention, play-based therapy, speech sound disorders, and language disorders. For leisure, Chyan enjoys reading, dancing and spending lots of quality time with her family and friends.

Lindsey grew up in and currently reside in Suwanee, Georgia. She received her Bachelor’s from the University of West Georgia and her Master’s from Samford University. Lindsey’s areas of clinical interest include early intervention, speech sound disorders, AAC, and working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community. On the weekends, she enjoys spending time with my family, watching movies, and cheering on the Falcons and the Braves.

Ruqaiya is originally from South Carolina and received her bachelor’s from Wofford College and master’s from Medical University of South Carolina. Her areas of clinical interest include pediatric feeding/swallowing, early intervention and parent coaching. She moved to Georgia with her family and also to gain more experience in working with a wide variety of disorders to be able to grow in the area she loves! During any of her free time, Ruqaiya enjoys being with friends and family and now as she moved to a new state will be exploring all the amazing places!

Originally from Mississippi, Lucy earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and her master’s degree from Mississippi University for Women. She is passionate about working with children and has clinical interests in pediatric feeding and swallowing, speech sound disorders, language disorders, and early intervention. In her free time, Lucy enjoys taking walks with her dog, spending quality time with family and friends, and unwinding with her favorite TV shows and movies.

Ashley was born and raised in Georgia. She is a Bulldog through and through as she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball, and reading. She is passionate about giving back to the community and has been lucky to volunteer with several adaptive sports programs including Exceptional Sports and Steps of Grace. Ashley brings this same energy and dedication to her work as she strives to make a positive impact on those she works with.

Originally from the Great Lakes region, Alicia was born and raised in Michigan. She has called Georgia home for the past 12 years, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a medical receptionist. Over the years, she has supported practices in various specialties including Pediatrics, Neurology, and Ophthalmology, and she also has valuable experience in hospital medical billing. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. Together, they love traveling back to Michigan, exploring Georgia’s scenic parks and trails, and watching their children grow and thrive.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Amy attended University of Louisville and graduated from Professional Healthcare Institute of America with Coding and Medical Terminology Certifications. Amy has been working in administrative roles in the medical community for over 20 years with management, medical scheduling, and advisory roles to medical practices. She enjoys working directly with insurance and getting authorizations needed for children to receive the services they need with our facility. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and their dog Ace

Originally from Prattville, Alabama, Sarah earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Auburn University. She has a strong passion for helping children communicate and her clinical interests include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early intervention, and speech sound disorders. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, crafting, and spending quality time with her family.

Kelly was raised and currently resides in Dacula, GA. She received her Bachelor’s from Georgia State University and her Master’s from University of West Georgia. Her areas of clinical interest include early Intervention, play-based therapy, and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community. Kelly fell in love with the field of speech-language pathology after accompanying her mother to therapy sessions while assisting in her recovery from a brain aneurysm. In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, playing guitar and drums, reading Stephen King novels, and playing Animal Crossing.