Who We Are
About Associated Speech & Language Specialists
“We believe that all people should be able to communicate effectively. Our mission is to make that goal a reality. Your success is our success!”
In June, 1994, Associated Speech & Language Specialists was formed by speech and language pathologists who shared a vision of providing excellence in speech and language services.
Meet the team
Our Qualified Professionals
Shelly M.
I am a co-owner of Associated Speech and Language Specialists. I received my B.S. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Mankato State University. Before starting ASLS I worked with patients of all ages in every setting. I love to travel and have visited hospitals and special needs centers in the Philippines on numerous occasions to provide workshops and in-services.
Pam H.
I am a co-owner of ASLS and have been here from the beginning (June 1994!). I received both my B.A. and M.A. degrees from Mankato State University. My previous experience has included hospital, home health and school settings. I have had the opportunity to speak about speech and language development to a number of groups including preschool directors and teachers, childcare workers and parents. I feel fortunate to have a family and a career I love!
Stacie R.
I work at the Maplewood location. I received my B.S. in Education-Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison and my M.S. in Communicative Disorders from St. Cloud State University. Before joining ASLS in 1997, I worked at United Hospital with adults in acute care and rehabilitation. Being from Wisconsin, I’m a big Badger and Packer fan.
Shelly M.
I am a co-owner of Associated Speech and Language Specialists. I received my B.S. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Mankato State University. Before starting ASLS I worked with patients of all ages in every setting. I love to travel and have visited hospitals and special needs centers in the Philippines on numerous occasions to provide workshops and in-services.
Pam H.
I am a co-owner of ASLS and have been here from the beginning (June 1994!). I received both my B.A. and M.A. degrees from Mankato State University. My previous experience has included hospital, home health and school settings. I have had the opportunity to speak about speech and language development to a number of groups including preschool directors and teachers, childcare workers and parents. I feel fortunate to have a family and a career I love!
Stacie R.
I work at the Maplewood location. I received my B.S. in Education-Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison and my M.S. in Communicative Disorders from St. Cloud State University. Before joining ASLS in 1997, I worked at United Hospital with adults in acute care and rehabilitation. Being from Wisconsin, I’m a big Badger and Packer fan.
Sarah H.
I received both my B.A. in Communication Disorders and Spanish, and my M.A. in Communication Disorders, from the University of Minnesota. Before joining ASLS in 1998, I worked in a bakery and as a Nanny. I have presented at the MSHA Spring Convention poster session about the computer program Fast ForWord. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids.
Sarah H.
I received both my B.A. in Communication Disorders and Spanish, and my M.A. in Communication Disorders, from the University of Minnesota. Before joining ASLS in 1998, I worked in a bakery and as a Nanny. I have presented at the MSHA Spring Convention poster session about the computer program Fast ForWord. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids.
Sarah B.
I received my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I joined ASLS in 2007 and work in the St. Paul office. I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and daughter, cooking, running, and visiting our families in northern Wisconsin.
Sarah M.
My first experience at ASLS was as a graduate student in the St. Paul office a number of summers ago. Now I work full-time at the Maplewood office. I received my B.S. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and my M.A. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and exploring the Twin Cities.
Sarah B.
I received my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I joined ASLS in 2007 and work in the St. Paul office. I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and daughter, cooking, running, and visiting our families in northern Wisconsin.
Sarah M.
My first experience at ASLS was as a graduate student in the St. Paul office a number of summers ago. Now I work full-time at the Maplewood office. I received my B.S. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and my M.A. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and exploring the Twin Cities.
Jodi D.
I received my BA in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and my MA from Wichita State University. I have a particular interest in working with children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In my free time I enjoy reading mysteries, watching movies and finding plants that will survive in my shady yard.
Terri H.
I received my BA in Communication Disorders from UW-Eau Claire and my MS from Lamar University in Texas. I work fulltime with St. Paul Public Schools and part time with ASLS. I have specialized training in autism, stuttering, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and parent coaching. I love walking, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Stephanie B.
I am working at the Shoreview location. I received both my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and my M.A in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. My areas of interest in the field include autism spectrum disorders, hearing loss, and fluency disorders. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, playing card games, and spending time with my friends and family.
McKenzie M.
I currently work at the Shoreview office. I received my B.A. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Iowa where I also ran track and cross country for the Hawkeyes. I completed my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading and spending time at my family’s cabin.
Jodi D.
I received my BA in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and my MA from Wichita State University. I have a particular interest in working with children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In my free time I enjoy reading mysteries, watching movies and finding plants that will survive in my shady yard.
Stefi J.
I work at the Plymouth location. I received my B.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and my M.Ed., from the University of West Georgia in Speech Pathology. My passion as a therapist is helping others grow their skills in a playful environment and celebrating their successes no matter the size. In my free time, you can find me out adventuring, cooking/baking, crafting, visiting friends/family, and cheering on the Packers!
Anne M.
I received my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I work in the Maplewood office. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my friends and family.
Sarah He.
I work at the Plymouth location. I received my B.S. in Human Development from the University of California Davis and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Iowa. I enjoy building relationships with my clients and their families and watching progress made in therapy lead to success in all aspects of a child’s life. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, hiking and spending time with my husband, daughter and our dog! We also enjoy visiting family in Iowa and cheering on the Hawkeyes!
Kari S.
I received my B.A. in psychology from Luther College and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. I currently work at the Arden Hills location. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with my family.
Stefi J.
I work at the Plymouth location. I received my B.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and my M.Ed., from the University of West Georgia in Speech Pathology. My passion as a therapist is helping others grow their skills in a playful environment and celebrating their successes no matter the size. In my free time, you can find me out adventuring, cooking/baking, crafting, visiting friends/family, and cheering on the Packers!
Anne M.
I received my B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I work in the Maplewood office. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my friends and family.
Sarah He.
I work at the Plymouth location. I received my B.S. in Human Development from the University of California Davis and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Iowa. I enjoy building relationships with my clients and their families and watching progress made in therapy lead to success in all aspects of a child’s life. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, hiking and spending time with my husband, daughter and our dog! We also enjoy visiting family in Iowa and cheering on the Hawkeyes!
Kari S.
I received my B.A. in psychology from Luther College and my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. I currently work at the Shoreview location. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with my family.
Terri H.
I received my BA in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin; Eau Claire and my MS is from Lamar University in Texas. I work fulltime with Saint Paul Public Schools and part time with AS&LS. It is enjoyable to work here at AS&LA since there are children with a variety of needs and ages. I am certified as an Autism Navigator provider and met fidelity as a parent-coach in MN and am listed with the Stuttering Foundation of America. I am trained in Visualizing and Verbalizing and am interested in language as related to literacy. In my free time I enjoy reading about history and different cultures. I love walking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Aly M.
I received my B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Loma Linda University and my M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. I am completing my Clinical Fellowship at the Maplewood location. In my free time, I am usually cooking/baking, visiting friends/family, reading, spending time in coffee shops, and learning German as a 3rd language. Accompanying me to ASLS is my service dog, Ezra. Ezra was been trained by an organization called Can Do Canines to help mitigate some of my mobility obstacles. Ezra’s job is to be focused on me at all times. He would prefer not to be petted while he is working because it is distracting to him. However, he is more than happy to show off some of his favorite tricks like giving me high-fives!
Aly M.
I received my B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Loma Linda University and my M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. I am completing my Clinical Fellowship at the Maplewood location. In my free time, I am usually cooking/baking, visiting friends/family, reading, spending time in coffee shops, and learning German as a 3rd language.
Samantha S.
I received my BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders and MS in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tulsa. I moved to the twin cities and joined ASLS in June 2023 where I operate out of the Arden Hills Clinic. I enjoy spending time outdoors, swimming, watching documentaries, playing sudoku and reading historical novels. My passion as a speech therapist is helping young children with special abilities find their voice through play.
Carol M.
I work at the Arden Hills location. I received my B.S. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Before joining ASLS in 2023, I spent over 30 years working with patients of all ages in both medical and educational settings. My greatest passion is creating trusting relationships with my clients and making therapy services relevant to them. I also strongly believe that therapy can be fun even for adults. I enjoy time with my husband and two daughters, drinking coffee while talking on the phone with my sisters, and finding new trails in the Twin Cities for me and my dog Bailey to explore.
Alexis B.
I received both my B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Minnesota Duluth. I work full time as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in the New Prague Area School District and part time with ASLS at the St. Paul location. In my free time I enjoy reading, skiing during the winter months, exploring the outdoors, and playing with my dog, Jinx.
Amy E. & Ezra
I received my bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and my master’s in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Currently, I am at the Plymouth ASLS location. My favorite things to do in my free time are photography, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Accompanying me to ASLS is my service dog, Ezra. Ezra was been trained by an organization called Can Do Canines to help mitigate some of my mobility obstacles. Ezra’s job is to be focused on me at all times. He would prefer not to be petted while he is working because it is distracting to him. However, he is more than happy to show off some of his favorite tricks like giving me high-fives!
Amy E. & Ezra
I received my bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and my master’s in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Currently, I am at the Plymouth ASLS location. My favorite things to do in my free time are photography, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Accompanying me to ASLS is my service dog, Ezra. Ezra was been trained by an organization called Can Do Canines to help mitigate some of my mobility obstacles. Ezra’s job is to be focused on me at all times. He would prefer not to be petted while he is working because it is distracting to him. However, he is more than happy to show off some of his favorite tricks like giving me high-fives!
Support Staff
Lynn H.
I joined ASLS in September of 2000 after both of my children were in school full-time. I have a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. I am currently the Business Manager for ASLS and I feel this is a wonderful company to work for. Not only is my work rewarding, but it has been great developing the relationships we have with so many of our families. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy gardening, walking, getting together with friends, and trying to keep up with my children’s very busy schedule.
Andrea H.
I joined ASLS Shoreview location in April 2014 and have had a great time getting to know all the families. I feel that this is a wonderful company to work for and everyone has been very welcoming. I grew up in northern Wisconsin and have been living in the Twin Cities since 2004. In my free time I enjoy traveling, fishing, photography and spending time with my family.
Cindy M.
I am thrilled to be back with the ASLS family. I rejoined as a Remote Admin in June 2022. I had the pleasure of working in the St. Paul location from 2012 to 2019. I then relocated back to Dallas, Texas where I was born and raised. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my three young adult kids, family, friends and traveling to the beach.
Katelyn H.
I work at the front desk of the St. Paul office. I received my BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UW-Eau Claire and I plan to attend grad school to become an SLP. I have previously worked as a preschool teacher, special education paraprofessional, nanny, and at the Disney College Program. I enjoy playing board games with my friends and family and going to the dog park with my partner Hope and puppy Callie.
Lynn H.
I joined ASLS in September of 2000 after both of my children were in school full-time. I have a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. I am currently the Business Manager for ASLS and I feel this is a wonderful company to work for. Not only is my work rewarding, but it has been great developing the relationships we have with so many of our families. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy gardening, walking, getting together with friends, and trying to keep up with my children’s very busy schedule.
Andrea B.
I have been working in the ASLS Arden Hills office since April 2014 and have had a great time working with such a wonderful group of professionals. It has been a lot of fun getting to know all of our families. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, fishing, watching documentaries, and spending time with my husband and family.
Cindy G.
I am thrilled to be back with the ASLS family. I rejoined as a Remote Admin in June 2022. I had the pleasure of working in the St. Paul location from 2012 to 2019. I then relocated back to Dallas, Texas where I was born and raised. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my three young adult kids, family, friends and traveling to the beach.
Katelyn H.
I work at the front desk of the St. Paul office. I plan to attend grad school at St. Cloud State University this fall to become an SLP. I have previously worked as a preschool teacher, special education paraprofessional, nanny, and at the Disney College Program. I enjoy playing board games with my friends and family and going to the park with my partner and our dog.
Hannah G.
I have been working in the Plymouth office since May of 2023, and I am so happy to be a part of the ASLS family: the support that I have received since I started has been astounding, and I am thrilled to get cozy and stay a while! I have a background in singing, music, and voiceover work, so I love to experience the progress that our patients make on a daily basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking with my partner, cuddling with my two pups, travelling, and playing videogames.
Janet J. | Emerita
Janet acted as co-founder and co-owner of Associated Speech and Language Specialists from May of 1994 through April of 2012. The vast knowledge and experience she shared helped to shape the success of colleagues’ careers and positively impact those families she worked with. Janet is now thoroughly enjoying retirement as she travels and spends time with her adorable brood of grandchildren.
Giving Back
As a way to honor each of our patients’ birthdays, ASLS makes an annual contribution to the Make a Wish Foundation. This organization provides strength and offers hope to families dealing with critical illness. This effort is a way for ASLS to continue our long tradition of community involvement and proud support of the families we serve.