Meet our Team

Kayla is a speech-language pathologist with over 8 years of pediatric experience in early intervention, outpatient, and home-based settings. She specializes in AAC evaluations, caregiver coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Kayla earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Spanish from the University of Alabama and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Arizona State University. She currently serves as the speech therapist at our clinic in Belize, where she is dedicated to providing individualized care to children and families. Fun fact: Kayla lived in Japan for 3 years and loves exploring new cultures.

Amrita is an occupational therapist with a strong background in special education and caregiver training. She specializes in fostering effective communication, designing interventions that promote independence, and equipping families and staff with practical strategies to support children’s growth. Amrita earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Chicago State University. She currently serves as the occupational therapist at our clinic in Belize, where she is committed to creating meaningful and lasting impact. Fun fact: Amrita has traveled to nearly 30 countries and is always up for an adventure.

Heidi is a speech-language pathologist from Washington with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Diego State University. After her first one-week trip to Belize, Heidi knew Therapy Volunteers International was the perfect place to combine her love of service with her professional expertise. She later spent a full year at the Belize clinic—an experience she describes as a highlight of her career. Heidi’s background spans school-based, pediatric in-home, and clinic settings, with a focus on supporting children with autism, collaborative school services, and mentoring emerging clinicians. She currently divides her time between her role as a school-based SLP in Washington and teaching online for Grand Canyon University.

Victoria is an occupational therapist who volunteered in Belize for six months with TVI. She now works in a public school district and at a children’s hospital outpatient center in Northern New Jersey. Victoria earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Scranton. During her time in Belize, she focused on building family-centered supports and strengthening foundational skills. She reflects that the greatest lesson she learned was “embracing simplicity of services to empower families with tools for everyday life.”

Tami is a speech-language pathologist with more than 36 years of experience supporting children in schools and clinics. She has extensive expertise in AAC and a deep understanding of individualized communication needs. Alongside her clinical work, Tami is passionate about mentoring students, supervising new professionals, and empowering families through parent training. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Eastern Washington University and continues to bring compassion and dedication to her work with children and families.

Amy is a pediatric occupational therapist and TVI coordinator with extensive experience supporting neurodiverse populations. She values evidence-based practice, strengths-based approaches, and global health initiatives. Amy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also pursued coursework in health policy and global health.

Teresa, known as Tess, is a speech-language pathologist from Pennsylvania. She earned her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and her Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing her clinical fellowship in Oahu, Hawaii, she began her career with a strong focus on culturally responsive care. Tess joined Therapy Volunteers International in 2024, serving children and families in Belize City and surrounding districts. She now provides services virtually to students across Pennsylvania through teletherapy, continuing her commitment to accessible care.

Asha is an occupational therapist with experience across schools, hospitals, and home-based care. She volunteered with TVI in 2022, helping establish the clinic and building lasting relationships within the Belizean community. Asha now works full time in New York and serves on TVI’s Grants and Corporate Giving Committee. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Stony Brook University. Asha describes her time in Belize as “one of the most unique and fulfilling experiences,” and credits it with shaping her personally, professionally, and through lifelong friendships.

Deborah is a speech-language pathologist with over 8 years of experience across schools and clinics. She specializes in articulation, language, fluency, and voice disorders, and places a strong emphasis on collaboration and parent training to empower families. Deborah earned her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University. She currently serves on TVI’s Grants and Corporate Giving Committee, where she continues to advocate for children and enhance therapeutic programs.