Our Team

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Jennifer is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her bachelors degree in communication disorders from Northern Michigan University and masters degree from the Eastern Washington University. Professionally she started her career in 2009 and has worked in the schools, home, skilled nursing facility, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics. She started her private practice in 2011 and provides collaborative family focused care to the Flathead and surrounding communities.

She has experience with a variety of disorders and specializes in feeding aversions/swallowing disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, hearing impairments, developmental delays, cognitive disorders, early childhood autism and assistive technology in relation to communication. 

She works closely with a team of therapists including: physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietitians and specialists to form a tailored therapy program unique for each child.  Jenni is a Montana Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board Member,

 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Member as well as a Montana STAR (State Advocates for Reimbursement) Representative.

In her free time, Jenni loves to be on the river, ski, and get out exploring with her two dogs and husband.    

Molly is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Molly has completed her bachelor's degree and in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montana and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Montana in 2016. Go Griz! 

Molly has worked in a variety of settings including schools (ages 7-18), skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. Her clinical interests include social/pragmatic skills, expressive and receptive language skills, AAC, and dysphagia. She has a passion for helping others find their voice and participate in life to their fullest!

In her free time Molly enjoys anything outdoors: hiking, skiing, biking, rafting and fishing! 

Mandy is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Mandy completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montana and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Montana in 2022. Go Griz! 

Mandy has experience working in the school setting (ages 3-15) and completed her clinical rotations at the Eureka Public schools, Cabinet Peaks Rehabilitation, the Youth Engagement through Intervention Intensive summer program in Missoula and Healthy Beginnings. Her clinical interests include expressive and receptive language, feeding and swallowing disorders, early intervention, childhood apraxia of speech, executive functioning and AAC. 

She has a passion for helping others succeed through strengthening confidence and helping them find their voice. Mandy strives to provide neurodiversity-affirming practices utilizing child-led therapy that is engaging and rewarding.

In her free time Mandy enjoys anything outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, running and fishing! 

Chelsea is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Chelsea attended The Ohio State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science. She completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 

Chelsea has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2011 serving clients in the pediatric and adult outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings. Chelsea has experience with medically fragile children in both NICU and PICU settings. Chelsea’s clinical interests include expressive and receptive language development, cognitive intervention, and feeding and swallowing deficits. She is trained in a variety of modalities including FEES, VitalStim, and the SOS approach to feeding. 

In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, and adventuring throughout northwest Montana.

Jenna is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).  

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Idaho State University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern Washington University.  

Jenna completed her clinical rotations at Spokane Public Schools, a private practice in Spokane, and at Healthy Beginnings. Her clinical interests include expressive and receptive language, feeding and swallowing disorders, early intervention, childhood apraxia of speech, and AAC. 

Being born and raised in northwest Montana, Jenna is very happy to be back living in the area that she loves so much. When not in the clinic, Jenna enjoys spending time outdoors – camping, hiking, kayaking, skiing, spending time with family, and going on adventures with her husband and her dog. 

Jaime is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Jaime attended the University of Montana where she completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. 

Since 2017, Jaime has worked in a school district in Southeast Alaska, serving children ranging from 3-20 years of age with a variety of speech and communication needs.  Some of her clinical interests include expressive and receptive language development, social/pragmatic language skills, and AAC.  Jaime recently moved from Alaska back to her home state of Montana. Outside of work Jaime enjoys exploring the outdoors, reading, searching for the best cup of coffee, and spending time with friends and family.

Liz is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and 

Audiology board. 

Liz earned her bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from Utah Valley University and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Idaho State University.

Liz completed her clinical rotations in a public school district (ages 3-18), a private clinic for adults and pediatrics, Shoshone-Bannock Early Childhood Center in Fort Hall, ID, and three medical-based settings, including a skilled nursing facility, acute care, NICU, PICU, and pediatric outpatient hospital setting. Her clinical interests include pediatric and infant feeding and swallowing as well as early intervention, expressive and receptive language development, executive functioning, and AAC. She has taken courses in gestalt language development and is passionate about providing neurodiversity affirming, child-led, play based therapy to help children reach their full potential. 

Liz previously worked as an SLP-A and office coordinator at Healthy Beginnings and is so excited to be back on the team as a Speech Language Pathologist!

In her free time she enjoys hiking and paddleboarding on the river in the summer, as well as skinning up and skiing down Big Mountain in the winter. 

Hannah is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and 

Audiology board. 

Hannah earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Montana State University and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Ithaca College.

Hannah completed her clinical rotations at a private pediatric clinic in Charleston, South Carolina where she gained experience in the areas of AAC, expressive and receptive language development, social/pragmatic language skills, and early intervention. She has a passion for helping others reach their full potential through rewarding and fun child-led therapy.

As a native Montanan, Hannah is happy to be back in her home state. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog Cleo doing things such as hiking and paddleboarding. 

Kacy is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).  She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.  

Kacy has worked with children in the outpatient, school, and home health settings since starting her career in 2017. She enjoys working with children of all ages and has extensive experience in AAC, medically fragile populations, bilingual assessment and therapy, articulation disorders, and developmental delays. Her sessions incorporate literacy and play-based interventions so children feel like they’re having fun while also learning new skills! She works closely with families and other providers to support children to thrive in their everyday lives.

Outside of work, Kacy enjoys spending time with family and friends and getting outside hiking, camping, rafting, or skiing.