Jess is a certified speech-language pathologist by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders from Bridgewater State University and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Worcester State University. Jess is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and their families and providing child-led, neurodiversity-affirming therapy. She believes that connection and regulation are foundational to supporting communication and makes these a priority for each and every child she supports.

Jess is a specialist in supporting children who communicate with echolalia/scripting (gestalt language processors) progress to self-generated, flexible language using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Framework. She is an NLA Trained clinician and a member of the Meaningful Speech team. She provides trainings on gestalt language development internationally. Jess is also trained in sensory processing through the Inside Out sensory certificate program for speech-language pathologists and she uses this knowledge to integrate sensory strategies into her sessions to support regulation.

Jess has experience in the diagnostics and treatment of a variety of other speech and language needs such as early analytic language development/late talkers, speech sound disorders, non-speaking or minimally-speaking children, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).