While working toward my Ph.D., I served as a clinical instructor for Masters students, and then as a doctoral fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital. With Dr. Shane as my mentor, my dissertation research explored the impact of mobile technology expansion on autistic kids and their families; the adaptation of speech-language evaluation and treatment to the online (videoconference) setting; and the effect of digital visual supports on direction-following. This work led me to a position as the Director of Research, Training, and Development at Puddingstone Place, LLC, an outpatient clinic formerly based in Wellesley, MA. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Puddingstone Place merged with Autism Care Partners, and I transitioned to providing speech-language services exclusively via telepractice.

Over the last 20 years, my work as a speech-language pathologist has found me developing clinical programs, managing therapy staff, mentoring graduate students, chairing team meetings, and training caregivers how to support communication development. I have also been involved in a number of clinical research studies in public school, clinic, and home settings. Most of all, I am passionate about creating individualized visual supports that make life easier and communication more vibrant for children and families.  

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our 6-year-old son, and our two cats. I love nature, animals, yoga, embroidery, reading, and gardening.