“I’ve dedicated my career to helping young children develop strong language skills while supporting families every step of the way. With over a decade of hands-on experience, I am dedicated to empowering infants and toddlers who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) through early intervention, family coaching, and personalized support. My passion lies in helping families navigate the critical early years, ensuring that children have the best possible start in their language, communication, and overall development.”

• Educational Background

  • B.S. in Communication Disorders

    • I earned my degree from California State University, Los Angeles, where I developed a strong foundation in speech and hearing sciences, audiology, and speech-language pathology.

  • M.S. in Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Credential in Education

    • At California Lutheran University, I specialized in intervention for children ages, 0-22, with strong focus on early intervention (0-3), focusing on listening and spoken language development, aural habilitation, and family-centered education.

• Professional Experience in Early Intervention

  • I have more than 10 years of experience working extensively with infants, toddlers, and their families to build strong foundations in language and communication.

  • Extensive experience with all types of hearing technology, including:

    • cochlear implants

    • bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs)

    • FM/DM systems

    • hearing aids

• Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) strategies

• Fluent in Spanish- providing direct support to Spanish-speaking families and ensure they have access to the resources they need.

• Basic American Sign Language (ASL) support for families who wish to incorporate sign language as a supplement to their child’s communication development.

• Additional Experience:

  • While my experience is in early intervention (0-3), I also have experience supporting students from elementary to high school, addressing a wide spectrum of hearing-related needs. I have experience working with students with all types of hearing loss, including those with additional diagnoses and syndromes.

  • Actively participate in developing assessments, IFSP/ IEP meetings and reports, collaborating with audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals to develop tailored plans.

• My Approach & Philosophy

  “I believe that the first three years of life are the most critical for language acquisition and cognitive development. My approach is deeply family-centered, ensuring that parents and caregivers feel confident and supported in fostering their child’s communication skills.”