Where Passion Meets Practice
The Head
My EdD in Professional Leadership fuels systems-level thinking and adult learning strategies — helping me design resources that are thoughtful, scalable, and rooted in research.
The Heart
As a mom of two and sister to a brother with autism, my work is deeply personal. These roles ground me in empathy, connection, and the lived experiences that shape how I show up for others.
The Hands
With years of experience as a speech-language pathologist, I bring practical tools, clinical insight, and a hands-on approach to supporting communication and connection.
Let's Talk Speech
Let’s Talk Speech provides personalized speech-language therapy, parent coaching, and leadership & learning support for schools and professionals. Whether you're a family navigating communication milestones or an organization seeking expert guidance, I’m here to help.
Leadership Support
Whether you're a school leader, private practice owner, or educator, I offer personalized support to help your team grow. From professional development to strategic coaching, I partner with you to strengthen communication practices and create meaningful, lasting impact.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching sessions empower caregivers with practical strategies to support their child's communication and emotional regulation at home. The coaching process is collaborative and strength-based, helping families build confidence and create sustainable routines that extend beyond the therapy room.
Private Therapy
Let's Talk Speech offers individualized speech-language therapy sessions designed to support communication challenges, language develpment, and speech clarity. Therapy is play-based, child-led, and focused on building confidence and connections through meaningful, everyday interactions.
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SLPMomTalk
SLPMomTalk is my creative outlet — a space where I share digital guides, relatable content, and practical tools for parents and fellow SLPs. It’s where my professional expertise meets real-life parenting.
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More Than a Bio
My mission is to make communication support more accessible, giving families and professionals tools that are evidence‑based and easy to use.
Hi, I’m Talisa — a mom, a licensed speech‑language pathologist, and a sister to a brother with autism. Some seasons stretch you. Mine gave me two babies, a doctorate, and the courage to build something of my own.
I knew I wanted to be an SLP at nine. My brother got lost in a mall, and I remember thinking, How will he say “Here I am” if he can’t speak? At home, we practiced what I now know was child‑led, play‑based therapy. The next time he wandered too far, he called out, “Here I am.” That moment never left me. We still work together today — job interviews, asking for raises, even first‑date pep talks.
Years later, in 2017, I started a small speech Instagram primarily for my supervising SLPAs and grad students. Then in 2023, a friend saw my passion and said, “You should get your EdD.” I was six months pregnant at the time, but something in me said yes. I applied, was accepted, became a LEAD Scholar, traveled to CPED in San Diego, and presented my dissertation in practice in Hawaii. The program didn’t just give me credentials —it strengthened my leadership skills and helped me see myself as someone who could create change, not just respond to it. Yes, I gave birth one week before classes started and again one week after defending. There’s never a perfect time to follow your passion.
Today, I’m 15 years into the district I love, working as a Lead SLP alongside some of the best in the state (I am not kidding). I learn every day from colleagues, students, and my own children.
With my toddler, I’ve seen the magic of language development up close. People say, “His mom must be an SLP.” True — but I want every parent to have access to the “secrets” I went to school to learn.
Because here’s the real truth: I’m just a mom too. I Google symptoms. I overthink screen time. I wonder if I’m doing enough. I just happen to know what to look for, what to try, and how to trust the process. And now, I want to share that with you. So here I am, in 2026, starting Let's Talk Speech and SLPMomTalk to grow a community of parents and educators aiming to strengthen communication skills.
Find me on LinkedIn for more about my background.
More Than a Bio
My mission is to make communication support more accessible, giving families and professionals tools that are evidence‑based and easy to use.
Hi, I’m Talisa — a mom, a licensed speech‑language pathologist, and a sister to a brother with autism. Some seasons stretch you. Mine gave me two babies, a doctorate, and the courage to build something of my own.
I knew I wanted to be an SLP at nine. My brother got lost in a mall, and I remember thinking, How will he say “Here I am” if he can’t speak? At home, we practiced what I now know was child‑led, play‑based therapy. The next time he wandered too far, he called out, “Here I am.” That moment never left me. We still work together today — job interviews, asking for raises, even first‑date pep talks.
Years later, in 2017, I started a small speech Instagram primarily for my supervising SLPAs and grad students. Then in 2023, a friend saw my passion and said, “You should get your EdD.” I was six months pregnant at the time, but something in me said yes. I applied, was accepted, became a LEAD Scholar, traveled to CPED in San Diego, and presented my dissertation in practice in Hawaii. The program didn’t just give me credentials — it strengthened my leadership skills and helped me see myself as someone who could create change, not just respond to it. Yes, I gave birth one week before classes started and again one week after defending. There’s never a perfect time to follow your passion.
Today, I’m 15 years into the district I love, working as a Lead SLP alongside some of the best in the state (I am not kidding). I learn every day from colleagues, students, and my own children.
With my toddler, I’ve seen the magic of language development up close. People say, “His mom must be an SLP.” True — but I want every parent to have access to the “secrets” I went to school to learn.
Because here’s the real truth: I’m just a mom too. I Google symptoms. I overthink screen time. I wonder if I’m doing enough. I just happen to know what to look for, what to try, and how to trust the process. And now, I want to share that with you. So here I am, in 2026, starting Let's Talk Speech and SLPMomTalk to grow a community of parents and educators aiming to strengthen communication skills.
Find me on LinkedIn for more about my background.