Jamie Nichols     M.S. SLP-CCC, is a licensed Speech – Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language – Hearing Association (ASHA). She is certified in HANEN and trained in PROMPT diagnostic therapy methods and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communicative Disorders, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Speech – Language Pathology from San Francisco State University.  Jamie, as an owner of the business and as a speech pathologist by profession, is very gratified by helping children master their speech goals and go on to be effective and confident communicators in society.

Stephanie Kroeker    B.S. SLP-A, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Loma Linda University and is working to complete a Master of Science Degree in Special Education, a teaching credential in Special Education, as well as a Certificate in Autism from National University.   She is licensed by the California Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.  She is passionate about leading group sessions focused on social skills that enable her students to be interact socially with their peers and make meaningful friendships.  She feels lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing students, families and professionals and loves to see her students use the skills she has taught them in therapy, to connect with the people they love and interact in the world around them.

Kieran Trudel    MS SLP-CCC, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from U.C. Santa Cruz, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Speech Pathology, with an emphasis on Early Childhood Intervention, from San Jose State University.  She is a licensed Speech – Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (ASHA) and has received training on ‘T.E.A.C.C.H.’ and P.E.C.S.  Kieran is enthusiastic about working with children and is most excited to see their growth and development as a result of their conscientious work.

Gina Cappocchi    M.S. SLP-CCC, is a licensed Speech – Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language – Hearing Association (ASHA). She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, in addition to a Master of Science Degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from California State University, Northridge.  Gina has worked in the field in various settings.  She loves the satisfaction of seeing a child improve their ability to communicate under her guidance

Patricia Brown    M.A. SLP-CCC, is a licensed Speech, Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language – Hearing Association (ASHA).  Patricia received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and Masters of Arts Degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of the Pacific in Stockton California.  Over the last 20 years, Patricia has had the pleasure of working with children and young adults with speech, language and hearing delays in a variety of settings.  She enjoys watching her clients meet their communication goals and become confident in their ability to communicate with others.

Kim Mantong     M.A. SLP-CCC, Kimberly Mantong is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (ASHA).  She received her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton.  Kim has worked with children who have had various communication disorders and accent reduction for adults.  She has enjoyed many years as a Speech Pathologist in the public school environment as well as in private practice.  She is proud to assist her clients with their communication goals and watch them grow as successful communicators.

Carolyn Mitchell   B.A. graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition.  Though she enjoyed her college preparation, her passion led her quickly in the direction of business, finances and administration.  She worked for 10 years as a Division Administrative Assistant for a very large bank; then, along with her husband, owned a successful business for 18 years.  Now, she very much enjoys her position with Nichols Speech and Language Services.  She is the “voice that greets you,” and administrates the very busy office at Nichols Speech.  Her greatest fascination with her work is found in “…the amazing progress she sees the Nichols Speech students making!”  She thinks that the speech therapists in the office are highly knowledgeable and effective in applying their skills with each child, bringing out their very best.  She loves being surrounded by positive people who get positive results!