Meet The Staff

Marge is an experienced pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who has provided speech and language assessment and treatment in a variety of settings, including hospital and outpatient clinics, therapeutic classrooms, inclusion school settings and home-based therapy.  She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients, and her special areas of interest include language disorders, social-pragmatic language, phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorder and apraxia. Marge has completed advanced training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and shares her knowledge to help educate other team members in the most current and effective treatment of CAS. Marge is committed to improving the quality of children’s lives and helping them reach their full potential.  She strives to empower caregivers to be active partners in the therapy process in order to optimize progress.

Elizabeth is an Illinois native who lives in Chicago. She completed her undergraduate studies in elementary education with endorsements in reading and social sciences at North Central College before completing her Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northern Illinois University.

Caroline is a passionate and highly dedicated Speech Therapist who is committed to supporting her clients and families through a multidisciplinary approach. She received both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Marquette University with a minor in Psychology. Caroline has provided pediatric services across a wide variety of settings including the NICU, early intervention, multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, and elementary school settings. These experiences have developed Caroline’s skills in working with a large variety of children. Caroline enjoys using a play-based therapy approach to target children’s goals and increase their engagement during treatment sessions. In her free time Caroline enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Missy received her B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana and M.S. in Speech and Hearing Science from Purdue University. She has been a licensed pediatric speech and language pathologist working in a variety of settings including outpatient hospitals, private practice, elementary schools, as well as consulting for a psychology group. Her interests include Voice and Resonance Pathology, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Aural Rehabilitation, and early speech and language acquisition. However, she has had multiple years treating a variety of disorders including articulation and phonological speech sound disorders, childhood fluency disorder, pragmatic language disorder, motor speech disorders, and expressive and language processing disorders. In her free time she enjoys reading, drinking tea, good conversations, and singing.

Holly is a clinically certified speech language pathologist who earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and completed her master’s degree through Governors State University. Holly has experience working with clients of various ages (young children to early adulthood); who present with a variety of speech and language disorders. Holly enjoys seeing her clients grow in their skills and celebrating their successes!  She also loves immersing herself in continuing education opportunities to further her own clinical skills. Outside the therapy room, Holly enjoys spending time with her family, crocheting, and staying active! She is also very fond of her cat.

Gabriella is a certified speech-language pathologist who received her Bachelor of Scienceand Masters degrees at Rockhurst University located in Kansas City, Missouri. She wasraised in Saint Louis, Missouri where her family and goldendoodle named Stella currentlyreside. Gabriella has over 5+ years of experience working with clients of various ages(young children to adolescents) who present with various speech and language disorders.There is nothing more satisfying than watching her clients develop their skills andcelebrating their successes! She is a passionate St. Louis sports fan, who enjoys spendingtime with her friends and family, traveling, hanging out at the beach, and exploring newrestaurants and neighborhoods in the city.

Diana Makdah is a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow. She has always had a passion for working with children and teens, making this career path a natural fit. Diana is committed to a collaborative, family-centered approach to therapy, believing that strong partnerships lead to the best outcomes. She earned her BS in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her MS in Speech, Language, and Learning from Northwestern University. Diana has experience in school, hospital, and clinic settings, working with children from early childhood through young adulthood. Her clinical interests include expressive-receptive language development, autism spectrum disorders, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Outside of work, Diana enjoys visiting new coffee shops, taking outdoor walks, and exploring restaurants throughout the Chicagoland area.

Natasha believes communication is one of the most essential and rewarding human functions. She is an experienced and passionate clinician who cares deeply about her clients and their families, and is dedicated to their growth.During her graduate training in Speech Language Pathology at San Diego State University, she participated in a bilingual certification program, providing her with specialized instruction and experience with multilingual populations. She provides assessment and treatment in both English and Russian.  Natasha has special interest in working with individuals with fluency disorders (such as stuttering, cluttering, and related disorders) and has extensive training and experience in this area. Her clinical experience also includes early intervention, phonological and motor speech disorders, school-age language disorders, and support of executive functioning. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and various syndromes. Natasha places great value on being a lifelong learner and regularly seeks out opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other professionals. She is eternally thankful to her professional mentors (in particular, Karyn Searcy and Kristin Chmela) and colleagues, as well as her clients for their role in her professional growth. She has presented and facilitated professional workshops to fellow clinicians and students in universities and clinics in the United States and in Asia, and enjoys teaching graduate level speech-language pathology students. Natasha is in good standing with her professional affiliations.When she is not working, Natasha loves spending time with her family, gardening to her heart's content, and baking bread. 

Maureen (Mo) Burke is a committed and enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow with a strong dedication to family-centered, play-based therapy. She is focused on helping children and their families learn various ways to advocate for themselves. Mo holds a BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UW-Madison and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology from DePaul University. With experience in private practice, school, and clinic settings, Mo has honed her skills as a therapist. Her interests include early speech and language acquisition, autism spectrum disorders, and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC). Outside of work, Mo enjoys yoga, cooking, baking, and exploring Chicago restaurants with friends and family.