Meet Our Staff

Fiona graduated from San Jose State University with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She was the recipient of the Hamaguchi Scholarship at SJSU while a student, due to her outstanding academic and clinical work, as well as rave reviews from her clinical supervisors. So it is with great enthusiasm that we recruited Fiona to join our practice in 2016!

Fiona is now our Senior Lead SLP, which means she will be assisting with training our new staff members, supporting our SLP team as a mentor, assessments, and other administrative tasks.

Fiona is a cheerful and passionate clinician who enjoys working with children of all ages. Prior to starting her career as a speech-language pathologist, Fiona worked as an ABA therapist for over two years in Los Angeles. She has a special interest and experience in working with children who are on the autism spectrum, Down syndrome,  and also those who have auditory deficits (hearing/listening), having worked with children at the  Weingarten Children's Center in Redwood City through the Project Aural Impact grant. Fiona is trained in PROMPT, a specialized approach for children with apraxia. She  is multilingual and speaks fluent Cantonese, conversational Mandarin, and English. She believes in working closely with parents and families as a team, in order to help their children reach their maximum potential. Fiona loves live music, watching sports, and trying out new restaurants with her friends and family.

  Richard joined our staff after moving from Boston. Prior to becoming an SLP, he worked in public schools as a literacy interventionist and as a special education paraprofessional. Richard is passionate about empowering and encouraging young people, especially those with communication difficulties. He has experience working with a variety of disorders, including articulation, dyslexia, auditory processing, apraxia, and social/pragmatic communication, He has a special interest in working with children on the autism spectrum. Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. Richard has been with our practice since 2021. He firmly believes that healthy, trusting relationships with clients and their families are key to providing quality treatment. In his spare time, Richard loves playing board games, listening to K-Pop, and hanging out with friends!

  Lexie (“Miss Lexie” for the children) holds a Ph.D in Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State University. Prior to joining our practice, Lexie worked in school settings and private practice where she saw a variety of clients, such as children with language delays, articulation/ phonological disorders, apraxia, as well as children on the autism spectrum, with further training in auditory processing. Lexie has a bubbly, fun and enthusiastic personality that is a perfect fit for working with children. She’s creative, engaging, and finds a way to connect and motivate even the most reluctant learner. 

Lexie not only works with children, but is also an instructor at San Jose State University, teaching a course on child language development.

Lexie believes that building a trusting relationship with parents and families is essential to successful therapy. She enjoys collaborating with families to create personalized treatment plans as well as to facilitate generalization in the child's natural environment. 

Lexie is a native Mandarin speaker and loves working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. In addition to her clinical/therapy passion with English speakers, she has a special interest in bilingual (Mandarin/English) assessment and providing therapy in Mandarin to those children whose primary language is Mandarin.

While Lexie was at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she taught introductory courses in linguistics, academic writing, and psycholinguistics. She transitioned to speech-language pathology because it combines two of her passions: working with speech and language and working with children. Lexie has been with our practice since 2021. 

In her free time, Lexie enjoys hiking, watching sports, and playing with her corgi "Bucky"! 

Sharon joined our practice after working in a private practice setting for several years. She has experience with a wide, diverse caseload, including children with language delays, articulation/ phonological disorders, apraxia, as well as children on the autism spectrum. A native English speaker, she is multilingual and speaks fluent English, Cantonese and conversational Mandarin. As a therapist, Sharon believes in building strong relationships with children and their families and developing individualized treatment approaches that best support the child’s communication strengths and needs. Sharon graduated from CSU East Bay with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and holds the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competency. Outside of the office, Sharon likes to spend time with her friends and family over a delicious meal, recreating recipes she learned from Youtube, and travel!

Laurel joined our practice after moving from Southern California. As an SLP, she has worked with a wide variety of clients, including children with articulation/phonological disorders, language delays, apraxia, as well as children on the autism spectrum. Her areas of interest include early intervention, gestalt language processing, and AAC (assistive and augmentative communication systems). Laurel is passionate about providing quality care and empowering families to participate in the therapy process. She loves building relationships with her clients/families and making sessions fun! Laurel holds a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Iowa, and has worked in a private practice before joining us. In her free time, she enjoys singing, spending time with friends and family, visiting new coffee shops, and reading. 

Leah joined our practice after moving from Florida. Prior to obtaining a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Jacksonville University in 2021, she worked five years as a special education teacher. As an SLP, Leah has experience working in outpatient clinics and in the public schools with children with language delays, articulation/phonological disorders, as well as children on the autism spectrum, and Down syndrome.  Leah has a special passion to facilitate and support children in their growing communication abilities with their AAC devices in a fun and interactive way! She has been exposed to the autism community and speech therapy from the age of seven, when her youngest brother was diagnosed with autism. With this unique perspective, she always strives to have strong collaboration with families in order to have the best team to support a child. In her free time, she enjoys reading, binge watching her favorite shows, cooking and baking, going to concerts, and trying out new restaurants. 

Emily lives in Ohio, after working with us in our Cupertino office for four years, but she remains an important part of our team, as she now sees children via teletherapy! However, she will be moving back to the Bay Area and rejoining our staff in February part-time, which is wonderful news for us and our clients. Emily has a special interest in articulation/phonological disorders, language delays, social-pragmatic language, hearing loss, and working with children on the autism spectrum. Emily has received advanced training in working with children with hearing loss using an Auditory-Verbal therapy approach. She is also trained in PROMPT, a specialized approach for children with apraxia. As a therapist, Emily believes in collaborating with parents and families to help develop individualized treatment approaches to ensure that each child’s unique communication needs are met. Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, biking, hiking.

Radhika (pronounced RAH-dikkah), a Cupertino native with a deep connection to the community, has experience working with children with a wide range of speech-language disorders. She has advanced training and experience with autistic children, motor speech disorders, and gestalt language processing. Radhika uses evidence-based practices to enhance communication and social skills. She believes that building strong, supportive relationships with her clients and their families is essential for effective therapy. Radhika strives to create individualized therapy sessions that are engaging for her clients and fun. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Kim is our Senior Lead Aide, helping to train new aides and supervise them as well. A San Jose native, Kim has her bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences  from San Jose State University. A busy bee at heart, she divides her time between working at our office, working at the Morgan Center with children and adults with autism, and being a social media/community outreach manager at a dance studio specializing in urban choreography. In her spare time, she loves going to concerts and spending time with her friends and family

Sowmya (pronounced "SO-myuh") is a Bay Area native. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University along with minors in Anthropology and Japanese. She currently splits her time between working at our office, working with teenagers with autism at the Morgan Autism Center, and assisting her father with running his business. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, creative journaling and scoping out new places for vegetarian food!

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Theresa earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. She has worked as a Behavior Intervention Therapist for the past 6 years, gaining experience with children aged 2 to 18 with various diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder and Down Syndrome. Through her work, she has developed a strong passion for making a meaningful impact on people's lives and a desire to empower others to find their voice for self-advocacy. With her sights set on a career as a speech-language pathologist, she is currently pursuing a 2nd Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education to later pursue a master's degree. In her free time, she enjoys challenging herself with escape rooms, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with family and friends

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from UC Santa Cruz. Originally from Southern California, Jessica has embraced the charm and allure of the Bay Area. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is also a dedicated caregiver and volunteers her time at the Santa Cruz animal shelter. Her passion for understanding behavioral disorders drives her to constantly seek knowledge in this field. During her leisure time, Jessica can often be found indulging in matcha at local shops, taking serene walks on the beach, or lifting at the gym.

Emma is a Bay Area native and has her bachelor's degree in Physiological Science from UCLA. In her previous work as a teaching assistant and tutor, she discovered her passion for mentoring and caring for children. She hopes to combine this calling with her science background to pursue a career in speech language pathology. In her spare time, she loves golfing, drawing and taking long walks with her family. 

Megan is a Bay Area native and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sonoma State University. She developed a love for speech pathology and decided to pursue the career by continuing  her education through Cal State San Marcos in a speech pathology prep program. She plans to further her education by attending graduate school for a Masters in Speech Language Pathology. Megan looks forward to working with the families that make Hamaguchi and Associates special. In her free time, Megan enjoys creative hobbies such as crochet, and art. She also enjoys spending time with her family.