Kelly Galvan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kelly received her Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Northern Arizona University. Upon receiving her BS degree, Kelly worked as a speech therapy aide for a private pediatric practice in southern California, which is where she is originally from. Kelly then fulfilled her Master level educational & clinical requirements in the field of Speech Pathology at University of Nevada, Reno graduating in 2000. Kelly has since then been living in the Reno/Tahoe area. She enjoys the challenges and rewards of treating speech-language delayed and non-verbal children. She also is passionate about educating parents and helping families understand their child's communicative needs. Her hobbies outside of work include: skiing, running, scrap booking, and enjoying family time.
Maria Ramiro, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maria was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to the United States in 2001. Maria graduated with distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno earning a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a minor in Developmental Disabilities. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010. She has a varied background of providing services in private clinic, elementary, rehabilitation, skilled nursing settings, as well as Early Intervention, providing speech therapy in client’s homes or in the child’s most natural environment.
Maria is fluent in both Filipino and English. Maria is passionate about childhood communication and language learning disabilities. Maria has attended a number of seminars related to sensory processing disorders and autism. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her nine year old son.
Adriana Ferguson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adriana graduated from the University of Nevada – Reno (UNR) earning her Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology, and a Masters of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She is from South America. Adriana is fluent in English and Spanish. Adriana has been working in Early Intervention with children and their families, especially for those from non-English speaking countries. She has experience working with a wide variety of pediatric populations including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, and Language Delays. Adriana enjoys working with children, and collaborating with their families as she strongly believes in the importance of Early Intervention, and its positive outcomes. In collaboration with the Clinic of Autism at UNR, she is involved in the research on “The Influence of Culture in Obtaining a Diagnosis of ASD in the Latino Families”.
Anna Corey M.S. CF-SLP
Anna was born and raised in San Diego, California and moved to Reno to complete her Bachelors degrees in both Spanish and Speech Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She went on to pursue her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Portland State University where she received specialized training working with bilingual populations with communication disorders. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks with her dog, making macrame, and traveling.
Erika Attwood, M.S., CCC-SLP
Erika earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Elementary Special Education from Syracuse University on 2000, and then went on to receive her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2011. Erika was born and raised on the east coast (Upstate, NY and Boston, MA), but moved west after graduating from Syracuse University. She has explored various areas of the west coast including San Francisco, Seattle, and Lake Tahoe. Erika knew she had passion for educating and helping children, so she pursued a career as a Speech and Language Pathologist. Erika began her career as an independent speech therapist in a private practice then moved onto owning her own pediatric speech therapy business in Reno, NV. Erika has experience with a variety of children with communication delays, including specific language impairment (SLI), cochlear implants, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), phonological/ articulation delays and early intervention (birth to 3 years). Erika loves working with diverse children with diverse needs, empowering families with knowledge, continually learning and impacting lives forever through speech therapy! In her free time, she loves to cook, listen to reggae music, go “thrifting” with her teenage daughter and to do creative art projects with her Kindergartener.
Madelyn Montgomery,
M.S., CF-SLP
Madelyn holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno. During her Master’s program, she received specialized training through the Nevada Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training to Improve Educational Opportunities for Young Children with Autism. Originally from Texas, Madelyn moved to Reno in 2020 and quickly fell in love with Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierras. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, attending concerts, exploring thrift and antique shops, visiting family, and traveling to new destinations. With over a decade of childcare experience and two years of clinical work with children in various settings—school, private, and medical—Madelyn is dedicated to fostering a compassionate community, making a meaningful impact, and celebrating the unique qualities of every child.
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Emma Moore, CF-SLP
Emma was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to Reno to complete her Bachelors in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Developmental Disabilities. She went on to get her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology as well where she found her passion for working with the pediatric population. Emma has experience working with diverse populations including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, phonological disorders, language delays and hearing loss. She has completed clinical work in a variety of settings including school, private practice, and medical. In her free time, Emma enjoys playing pickleball, visiting Lake Tahoe, cooking, and baking.