This is April, our Clinic Director here at Fluens Children’s Therapy. In addition to enjoying her job and getting to see our cute clients every day she also enjoys running long distances, hiking, reading, and eating Thai and Mexican food. And donuts. And cookies. She is a busy mom of 5 amazing kiddos and most weekends you’ll find her on a soccer field somewhere watching one of their many games.
Her favorite quote:
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”
Maddie is a Speech Language Pathologist who earned her MA at Western Michigan University (Go Broncos!). She enjoys working with children of all ages and feels pure happiness when a child gains confidence in their ability to communicate with others. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, snowboarding, going to the beach, playing with her dogs, and cooking.
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"Not all who wander are lost" J.R.R. Tolkien
Jess is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Therapy Director who earned her MS at the University of Oregon. She is a born and raised Oregonian ready to explore a new Pacific Northwest state! She loves being able to work with children and families in such a personal and individualized way, as well as being able to have a positive impact on a child's growth and development. Jess likes to spend her free time binging TV shows, attending workout classes, reading romance and thriller novels, exploring new areas with friends, and going to concerts.
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"There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day." -Walt Disney
Sydney is a Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her MA at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo in 2022. She was born and raised in Rochester, New York and is excited to explore what Washington has to offer. Sydney is passionate about working with children of all ages! She strives to build a connection with them and help them meet their full potential in creative ways. During her free time, Sydney enjoys trying new foods, making crafts, and exploring new areas.
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Lisa is a Speech Language Pathology Assistant with a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. Lisa loves speech therapy because she gets to make an individualized impact in many lives by helping kids interact in the world around them. Lisa is amazed by the resilience and adaptation children show as they develop. Lisa enjoys singing, crocheting, writing picture books, enjoying the great outdoors of the PNW, and spending time with her husband, Ian, and son, Colin.
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Kami is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University. She is also pursuing her Master's Degree in Speech Pathology to become a full Speech Pathologist one day. As a Washingtonian born and raised, she is excited to serve the community she grew up in. Kami has a passion for working with children of all ages but has a special love for preschool-aged kids like her daughter. Kami enjoys spending her time outdoors hiking, traveling with her boyfriend and daughter, cooking, going to concerts, and playing Just Dance on her Nintendo Switch.
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Allyn is a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with Fluens. Ever since she was little she knew she wanted to work with kids, and she found her passion in speech pathology while substituting in the public schools. She is a Washington local, and earned her Bachelors from Western Washington University in Bellingham. Having opportunities to make genuine connections with kids while supporting them in their communication is so engaging and fulfilling for her, and her favorite part of the job. During her free time she enjoys cooking and baking new recipes, exploring unfamiliar places in the Pacific Northwest, and learning about house and car projects with her partner Cameron.
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Erin joins the Fluens team as a Medical Receptionist. She has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences from the University of Washington Tacoma and has a background in clerical work, with ten years of state service. Originally from Tacoma and raised in Olympia, she is excited to be returning to her roots. Outside of work she enjoys drawing and crafting, reading, gardening, biking, and playing video and board games.
Her favorite quote:
"We gain courage and wisdom from every instance in which we stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Hien joins the Fluens team as a Medical Receptionist. She has a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Washington Tacoma. Hien is proud to be born and raised in the South Puget Sound area and currently resides in University Place. Outside of work, she enjoys doing Pilates, teaching yoga, watching anime, listening to comedy/pop culture podcasts, and playing Pokémon Go.
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"It is not possible to be violent without using force, but it is possible to use force without being violent." -Ravi Ravindra
Her favorite quote:
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde
Robyn joins the Fluens team in Tennessee as a Medical Receptionist. She has over 10 years of customer service experience in various environments and studied business in high school. Robyn loves working with children and watching them develop their individual personalities. She believes that working with children and families is the best way to spend your career. In her free time, she loves spending time with her boyfriend and daughter.
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