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Lurie Children's Specialties & ConditionsSpeech-Language Pathology Specialists

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists

Browse the list below to learn more about our speech-language pathologists.

Speech-Language Pathology

Laura Hinkes Molinaro, MA, CCC-SLP

Director, Departments of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Holly Machamer, MA, CCC-SLP

Clinical Coordinator, Department of Speech-Language Pathology 

Jasmine Anguiano, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Purdue University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Infant Welfare Society, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
  • Language(s): English, Spanish

Mitch Barna, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Susan Beastrom Witt, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Central Missouri (Formerly Central Missouri State University)
  • Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas Intercampus Program
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing and Speech-Language
  • Language(s): English

Avanti L. Bhatia, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT

Speech-Language Pathologist; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist

Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor

 

Christina Celin, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor

Kristin Cichowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

Speech-Language Pathologist II, Certified Lactation Counselor 

Bridget Drinkwater, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Tatum Fritz, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist

Sarah F. Hahn, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Laura Henehan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLS

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Specialist

  • Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Illinois State University
  • Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Illinois State University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing​
  • Language(s): English

Nicole Hill, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Tyler Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist II

Abby Jones, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC

Speech-Language Pathologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Jazmyn Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Midwestern University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Bilingual Speech - Language Assessment and Treatment, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Voice, Voice Program, Gender Affirming Voice Program, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program  
  • Language(s): English, Spanish

Erin Loxley, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Science, Ohio State University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Miami University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
  • Language(s): English 

Amy M. Makovec, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd

Speech-Language Pathologist; Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certified Auditory-Verbal Educator

Elizabeth Morales, MS, CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Special Education, St. Ambrose University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, St. Ambrose University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language​, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Infant Welfare Society, and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
  • Language(s): English, Spanish

Caitlyn Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Arts, Saint Xavier University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
  • Language(s): English

Elise O'Brien, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist II

Sylvie Render, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kari Schriks, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign
  • Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, Indiana University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
  • Language(s): English, Spanish

Michelle Schuster, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT

Speech-Language Pathologist; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist 

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Vanderbilt University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Aural (Re)Habilitation, Cochlear Implant Program, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program
  • Language(s): English, Spanish

Brandi Sidor, MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVEd

Speech-Language Pathologist; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Educator

Jenniffer Stanczak, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Megan Sullivan, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, LSLS Cert. AVT

Speech-Language Pathologist II; Board Certified Specialist in Fluency and Fluency Disorders, Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist

Ellie Trefz, MS, CCC-SLP, CLS

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Specialist

  • Bachelor of Science, Communicative Disorders, Northern Illinois University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Gallaudet University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
  • Language(s): English

Hillary Valentino, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Sarah Vetter, MS, CCC-SLP, MA

Speech-Language Pathologist II; Education Coordinator, Division of Rehabilitative Services

Sarah Volz, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor

  • Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Science, University of Iowa
  • Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Iowa
  • Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing and Speech-Language
  • Language(s): English

Katie Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC

Speech-Language Pathologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Michele Wesling, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor

Susan Willette, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor

Megan Wolek, MS, CCC-SLP, CLS

Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Specialist

  • Bachelor of Science, Spanish Language & Literature, Marquette University
  • Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Marquette University
  • Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Marquette University
  • Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
  • Language(s): English, Spanish

Melissa Yanes, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Crystal Zgela, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd

Speech-Language Pathologist; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Educator