Aisling P. King, MS CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Therapist

Aisling has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2006. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. She completed her Masters in Speech- Language Pathology at Northern Arizona University. She is a Flagstaff native and is very familiar with activities and resources in the Flagstaff area. She   loves working with young children and families. She enjoys skiing,   running, “pintrest-ing,” and hiking in and around Flagstaff with her   husband and kids. She is currently working on her Spanish skills to be   able to work with bilingual families.

Brittany Baird, SLPA

Brittany Baird SLPA earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ in May of 2021. Brittany has worked with children since 2016. She has experience as a teacher’s aid, and as a stay at home Mom. She has lots of experience with diverse populations. She has previously worked in the Beaver Creek District. She has a great understanding of child development and loves working with kids. Brittany came to NRTA in June, 2023. She currently serves schools and home based clients. In her spare time Brittany loves  reading and spending time with her kids.

Meggan Brownfield,MS CCC-SLP

Meggan has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. Meggan specializes in working with infants and young children and their families through the Arizona Early Intervention Program. She also specializes in working with childhood speech apraxia. Meggan has been a speech-language pathologist since 2007. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, baking, knitting, and spending time with her family.
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​Lissa Buyske, MA CCC-SLP

Lissa earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She specializes in early intervention and feeding. Lissa has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of places with diverse populations including refugee camps in Thailand, Native American families in New Mexico and Arizona, a children’s clinic in Seattle, as well as in schools and homes in New Zealand and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Lissa is also a Master Gardener and enjoys teaching children and families the value of growing plants and vegetables in a community.

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Kristine Coons, MS CCC-SLP
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Kristine earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Kristine loves working with kids and families of all ages and cultures. She is an advocate for her clients and families. Kristine develops effective strategies to ensure that therapy is successful. In her spare time Kristine loves spending time with her family and the outdoors.

Becky Gewald, MS CCC-SLP

Becky earned a Bachelor of Science in communication disorders at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. She earned a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Becky has been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist for over fifteen years. She specializes in early intervention, primarily feeding and swallowing, and oral-motor skills. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family.


​Lauren Gross, MS CCC-SLP

Lauren earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She then went on to earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Lauren has experience in home healthcare, ear, nose and throat clinics, literacy centers, and speech and hearing clinics, as well as hospital experience. She has worked with clients of all ages with wide varieties of conditions. She loves working in early intervention and with families. 

​Judith King, PhD CCC-SLP

Judith (Judy) King earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Disorders and Speech Science at the University of Colorado. She has been a subcontractor for Northland Speech and Hearing and NRTA for well over 25 years. Her areas of specialization include the treatment of stuttering, transgender communication and disorders of voice, articulation/phonology, resonance/cleft palate, language/literacy, and accent reduction in clients of all ages. She loves working with Native American families. Dr. King is a faculty member at NAU in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.


Susan Martin, MA CCC-SLP

Susan Martin went to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. Sue has been practicing for over 35 years and specializes in early language development, neurological impairments, and working with individuals with cleft lips and cleft palates. She has hospital experience, as well as experience in home, clinic, and school-based settings. Susan currently serves as an SLPA supervisor.

​Tina Nation, MS CCC-SLP
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Tina attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology, as well as a Master of Science in Communication Science and Disorders. She previously was the program coordinator for the “Ninos en Mi Casa” Program. She is also a former preschool teacher. Tina now serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist all over Northern Arizona. She specializes in early intervention, literacy and AAC.

Kali Reynolds, SLPA

Kali Reynolds earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northern Arizona University in May, 2022. She also received a Minor in Biology from NAU. Kali provides home, clinic and school-based therapy. She loves working with diverse populations and travels to various schools. Kali has worked with a range of disorders including Apraxia, Autism and Down Syndrome. She specializes in working with articulation, language, and social skills. In her spare time Kali enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with family. ​​
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Shelby Roy, M.S. CCC-SLP

Shelby started her speech career as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant. She earned an SLPA certificate from Northern Arizona University in 2017. Shelby then went on to graduate with a Master of Science in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from NAU in 2020. Shelby also earned a minor in disability studies. Shelby loves working with kids. Her focus is on school aged kids. She travels throughout Northern Arizona serving schools and clients. In her spare time Shelby loves the outdoors and time with her family.

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Shuvawn Sweet, MA CCC-SLP

Shuvawn attended the University of Akron in Ohio where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology in 1989. She has over 30 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She also has experience in the non-profit management industry. Shuvawn specializes in team building, strategic planning, and troubleshooting. Shuvawn travels to schools. She loves working with school aged kids especially ages 0-5. Shuvawn loves helping kids “find their voice and use it”.
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Cameron Thomas-Abedon, MS CCC-SLP

Cameron earned a Master of Education in Special Education from Northern Arizona University in 2016 with an emphasis in Autism and a certificate in positive behavior support. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University in 2020. She also has previous degrees in Microbiology, Immunology and Chemistry. Cam specializes in pediatric articulation, transgender voice and fluency, adult cognitive communication and literacy. She works with students and clients of all ages and travels to various schools in Northern Arizona.

Saskia Van Hecke, M.S. CCC-SLP

Saskia Van Hecke earned a Bachelor of Science in 2010 from the Wageningen University in the Netherlands. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Development and Rural Innovation from the Wageningen University in the Netherlands in 2013. She worked as a project specialist and as a communications contractor. She then went on to earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ in 2020. She especially loves working with families and children. Saskia has worked in school districts and in rehabilitation with diverse populations. She currently serves NRTA schools, families, and clients and works in the Arizona Early Intervention Program. In her spare time Saskia loves spending time with her family.


​Laura Wilson, MS CCC-SLP

Laura Wilson went to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in  Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She has been practicing for over twenty years in a variety of settings. Laura specializes in oral motor and feeding disorders. She currently serves the Flagstaff area. Laura is fluent in Spanish. She loves kids, the outdoors, being creative, and spending time with her family.