I earned my Ph.D., M.A., and B.S. through the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University. My professional path has taken me through schools and clinics, as well as a long-standing private practice. Along the way, I’ve served as Director of Student Services at Wolcott College Prep, Director of Student Support at The Ancona School, and Adult Diagnostic Clinic Supervisor at Northwestern University’s Speech, Language & Learning Center.

Earlier in my career, I worked internationally as a Learning Resource Teacher at an American-accredited international school in Haiti, supporting students with moderate to severe learning and emotional challenges. After returning to the U.S., I spent several years as a Learning Resource Teacher at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, where I worked with students with language-based learning differences to strengthen skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Over the years, I have also tutored and supported students in both private and public schools across Chicago, collaborating with educators and specialists to help students access the resources they need to succeed.

As a parent who raised children in Chicago, I have navigated the city’s educational landscape firsthand. This dual perspective—professional expertise and lived experience—allows me to guide families not only in understanding evaluation results but also in accessing the right supports and accommodations within Chicago schools and beyond.

I am deeply attuned to the many ways people can feel misunderstood or “othered”—whether due to race, culture, language, gender, neurodivergence, or simply being wired differently in a world that often expects people to fit into narrow boxes. I strive to create space for the full story, especially for those who have felt frustrated by being misunderstood and struggled to thrive in spaces not designed for them.

I’ve worked with students and families locally, nationally, and abroad, and I deeply value culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming care. Whether I’m helping a student access accommodations, guiding a family through an educational transition, or working with an adult seeking clarity about their learning profile, my goal is always the same: to make sense of complex learning profiles, offer practical recommendations, and create a supportive plan forward.