Meet Our Team
Speech Therapy
Christine, M.A. CCC SLP
Christine a speech-language pathologist, graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. From there she went on to receive her Master’s of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma in 2015. Christine is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is nationally certified by American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She loves investing and cultivating a relationship with her clients to help them to achieve their highest potential. Christine enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family. She loves traveling, being outside, staying active, being involved in her church and volunteering in her community.
Bethany, MS, CCC-SLP
Bethany is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and again in 2019 with a Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2019. Bethany is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Bethany specializes in infant and toddler dysphagia and feeding disorders but loves working with all types of children. Her favorite part of her job is watching a child learn how to enjoy mealtimes and discover new foods. In her free time, Bethany enjoys running her freelance wedding floral business, Clementine & Sage Florals, hosting elaborate dinner parties, and going on walks in her favorite neighborhood park.
Kelsey, MA Ccc-SLP
Kelsey a Speech-Language Pathologist, graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. After attending Oklahoma State University, she went on to receive her Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2019. Kelsey is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She loves watching her clients grow and improve, and building special relationships with each and every child she gets to know. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her husband, their two beautiful nieces, and her sweet dog. When she’s not at work, Kelsey can be found trying new restaurants with her husband, cooking, and going on walks with friends.
Kelli, M.S. CCC-SLP
Kelli graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She then received her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern New Mexico University. Kelli is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She is also nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Kelli loves getting to work with children and their families each day. She believes in the importance of building relationships with her clients that will foster growth in their communication skills. Kelli grew up in Altus, OK but now lives in Choctaw, OK with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on the OSU Cowboys.
Courtney, M.s. Cf-SLP
Courtney graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She then received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Tulsa in 2021. Courtney loves working with kids and watching them reach their goals. Courtney enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Holly, M.S. CCC-SLP
Holly graduated from The University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2012 . She then received her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2014. Holly enjoys spending time with her son, daughter and husband. Holly enjoys working with children and helping them reach their speech and language goals.
Sheridan, M.S. CF-SLP
Sheridan graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and again in 2021 with a Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Sheridan enjoys working with children. She loves helping her clients reach their goals while becoming better communicators. Sheridan enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends. She likes being active, camping and walking her dog.
Carley Graham, M.S. CF-SLP
Carley grew up in Altus, OK but now lives in Oklahoma City. In 2016, she graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She then received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern New Mexico University in 2021. Since she was a teenager, Carley knew she had a passion for working with children and their families. During college, she learned more about speech-language pathology while working at a child development center in Stillwater, OK and has since learned how to help children and their families to reach their speech/language and feeding goals. In her free time she enjoys lifting weights, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Adrianna, MS CF-SLP
Adrianna graduated from Carl Albert State College with an Associates of Arts and General Studies in May of 2017. She transferred to Oklahoma State University where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May of 2019, then her Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May of 2021. When she isn't working, Adrianna enjoys cooking, sewing, and traveling with her husband Chase!
Adeline, AA, SLPA
Adeline Nevala grew up in Sebeka, Minnesota but now lives in El Reno, Oklahoma. In 2021, she graduated from Mitchell Technical Institute with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance. She loves working with clients, and helping people reach their goals. Outside of speech therapy she enjoys training horses. On the ranch, Adeline raises American Quarter Horses, and teaches both lessons and clinics; she also actively travels to rodeo and barrel competitions. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling and thrifting.
Megyn, B.S., SLPA
Megyn graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders in May 2021. She loves helping clients reach their highest potential. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Occupational Therapy
Tony, OT/L
Tony has been an occupational therapist since 2011. He graduated from The University of Oklahoma for his undergraduate and continued his studies at The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center for his Masters in Occupational Therapy. He has worked in all types of settings as an occupational therapist, including pediatrics. He grew up in Bethany, Oklahoma and now resides in Oklahoma City with his wife and 2 daughters. He stays active by participating in recreational sports, training his girls, coaching sports in the community, and loving the outdoors. He’s excited about serving his community and being part of the team at OKC Speech!
Jami, COTA/L
Jami graduated with honors from University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science. She then went on to obtain her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Oklahoma City Community College in May 2019. She is nationally certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, as well as licensed through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Jami began working at OKC Speech LLC in January 2020. She has enjoyed building relationships with her kids and their families while watching each of them become more independent in their everyday lives. When Jami is not at work, she is usually running to her nephews sporting events and stock shows.
Amanda, MOT/otr/l
Amanda was born and raised in Choctaw, OK. She graduated from The University of Oklahoma with her Bachelors of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on community health in May 2013. She worked at the JD McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities serving children in the group home inpatient setting and in medical records. She began pursuing her Masters degree in 2017, graduating in May 2020 from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree. Her heart and passion is for children with disabilities. Her sister, Izzy, suffered a traumatic brain injury at a young age and has received countless therapies and treatments. Izzy is her inspiration for the work Amanda does with children and she strives to treat each patient with love and respect as she would want her own sister treated. Amanda has a young daughter, Evie, 2 years old, that is the joy of her life. Amanda is a certified Occupational Therapist through the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. While at OKC SPEECH, LLC, Amanda also works with children in the school setting with Epic Charter Schools and loves working with students and children of all ages.
Kaitlyn, COTA/L
Kaitlyn originates from a small town in Missouri and now resides in Norman. She graduated from the OTA program at Oklahoma City Community College. Kaitlyn is nationally certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, as well as licensed through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. She enjoys spending time with husband, daughter, and family back home. It’s fair to say that she is a dog lover to the fullest! She finds cross-stitching relaxing, checking items off her bucket list, and loves watching her husband interpret American Sign Language.
Corin, COTA/L
Corin calls herself a city girl, gone small town, and soon to be city girl again! Corin was born in Fort Worth, Tx, grew up in a small town in SW Oklahoma called Mountain View, and is now living Oklahoma City. Corin attended OTA school at Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb after spending 2 years at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and 2 years at Cameron University in Lawton. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, watch movies, and occasionally workout. Some fun facts about Corin are that she was a college cheerleader for 2 years while she attended Cameron University, she used to teach tumbling classes for kids ages· 2 to 16, and her first job was working on her grandparent’s farm. She knows how to drive a tractor, haul hay, and feed and work cattle.
Mary, COTA/L
Mary Dodgen, COTA/L
Mary was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mary likes to joke that she took the “scenic route” in college. She graduated from Seminole State College in 2017 with an Associates in Health-related Sciences. She then transferred to The University of Oklahoma, where she graduated in 2021 with her Bachelors in Multidisciplinary Studies. In the meantime, she also attended the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Oklahoma City Community College, and graduated with another Associates in Applied Science in 2020. Mary is nationally certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensed through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. During her free-time, Mary enjoys spending time with her family/friends, attending concerts, and trying new restaurants. She enjoys assisting her clients through meeting their goals to increasing their overall function and wellbeing.
Physical Therapy
Leah, PT, DPT
Leah is originally from Mountain View, Oklahoma but now lives in Mustang with her husband. She graduated with honors from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She then went on to obtain a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2020 from the University of Oklahoma. She is nationally certified in physical therapy through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. She enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, completing craft projects, reading, and hanging out with her work family. She has always been passionate about working with children because it is so fun to make a difference in their lives and help them become more independent!
Ashton, PT, DPT
Ashton grew up in Oktaha, Oklahoma and now lives in Blanchard, Oklahoma with her husband. She graduated with distinction from Northeastern State University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree and Health & Human Performance. She then went on to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 from The University of Oklahoma. She is nationally certified in physical therapy through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cuddling with her two dogs, and traveling to explore new places. She is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and being an advocate for both patients and families.
Taegan, LPTA
TAEGAN, LPTA
Taegan grew up in the New Lima/Seminole area and graduated from New Lima High School in May, 2019 as Valedictorian of her class, and a member of the National and Oklahoma Honor Societies. She participated in track, softball, and basketball throughout her high school career and even earned All- State honors in both softball and basketball. Taegan also served on the Student Council—including two years as president.
Taegan chose to forego all athletic scholarship offers and attend the Seminole State College-Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s PTA program on multiple academic scholarships instead. She graduated with her AAS-PTA degree in July, 2021. She is nationally certified in physical therapy through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Taegan is also a licensed pharmacy technician through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
In her free time, Taegan enjoys playing with and taking pictures of her dogs and tending to her chickens, rabbits, and sheep. It has been her desire to practice in the field of pediatric physical therapy, and she is excited to begin her career with the OKC Speech family.
Kimberly, LPTA
Kimberly was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 2019 where she obtained her Bachelors of Science. She then went on to obtain her Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020 from the Seminole State College-Gordon Cooper Technology Center PTA Program. She is nationally certified in Physical Therapy through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Kimberly was a collegiate softball pitcher for 4 years where she spent 2 years in Dodge City, KS at Dodge City Community College and 2 year in Portales, NM at Eastern New Mexico University. She has since retired from the game of softball and enjoys spending her free time with her fiancé, her family, and her adorable niece and nephew. She looks forward to forming meaningful relationships with her clients to help them achieve their maximum functional ability and watch them blossom, grow, and become more independent.
Mariah, LPTa
Mariah was raised in the small town of Hobart, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Paul and Margaret Hollister of Hobart. She has two older sisters, Brianna and Chrissy, along with two younger brothers, Lucas and Marcus. Her hobbies include spending time outdoors, doing DIY projects, learning to cook, and spending time with friends and family.
Mariah graduated from Hobart High School in 2016 in the top 10% of her class, a member of the National Honor Society, and the Oklahoma Honor Society. She participated in basketball, fast pitch softball, and ran track throughout her high school career. She then went off to college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma in the fall of 2016 to further her education. She was later accepted into the SWOSU-CKTC Physical Therapist Assistant program in August of 2018. Mariah graduated from the program in June of 2019.
She has always had a special interest in working with pediatric patients and shortly after getting engaged, decided to make a move to Oklahoma City. Mariah is excited to be able to serve patients of the Oklahoma City area and to continue growing both personally and professionally with OKC Speech, LLC.
Faith, LPTA
Faith was born and raised in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She graduated with an AAS from Northern Oklahoma College in 2016, a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2018, and an Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant in 2021 from Oklahoma City Community College. She is nationally certified in Physical Therapy through the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Faith enjoys spending time with her friends and family in her spare time. She loves watching her kiddos succeed and progress throughout their time in physical therapy!
Office Staff
Brenda, Executive Referral Coordinator
Brenda is the Executive Referral Coordinator for OKC Speech. In 2003, she graduated with honors specializing in business school as an Administrative Medical Assistant (AMA). Brenda and her husband, Jeff, married in 1999. With their 4 awesome little/big Largents, they decided to open their home as a foster home to a spunky nephew. Brenda is confident in OKC Speech to ensure that your kid(s) will be given the upmost, positive experience in their speech journey. She has had to use speech therapy for her own children and wishes that Christa Collins and/or Christine Dooly would have been available at that time.
Brenda's bunch loves to attend each other's sports or school activities. Camping, traveling, and going to the river is a must in their family.
Cara, MBA, Chief Financial OFficer
Cara grew up in a small town called Burns Flat, in western Oklahoma. She was accepted and participated in a charter expansion class of the Oklahoma School of Math and Science, and graduated as Valedictorian of her high school. Immediately following high school, she attended the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with honors in December of 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Petroleum Engineering. After college, she began work as a Coiled Tubing Engineer specializing in extended reach string design and pipe fatigue management. After 10 years of work in the oilfield, Cara completely switched her career goals when she Joined OKC SPEECH LLC in June 2019 as the Chief Financial Officer. Cara graduated with honors in August 2020 from Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Business Administration and Finance. Cara plans to take her CPA exams in the summer of 2021. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her small, blended family, reading, watching movies and riding her Harley. Cara is excited to be apart of the amazing team at OKC SPEECH LLC and enjoys helping the company to grow and expand to new locations.
Charlea, office assistant
Charlea is a junior at Jones High School, she plans to attend college to become a family counselor. While in high school she participates in concurrent courses and many organizations such as student council, FCA, key club, spirit club and is also the Vice President of her class. Charlea is excited to begin working towards her goal of helping families and children who seek counseling. Charlea has two younger siblings who she loves helping out with and taking care of, she loves to travel to new places and loves participating in and supporting Jones athletics!
Catrina, office manager
Catrina grew up in a large family of 7! She loves children and is excited to be a part of OKC SPEECH. She helps keep the office running like clockwork! In her spare time Catrina enjoys spending time with all of her nieces and nephews and her adorable fur babies.
Charla, mba, inSuranCe verification specialist
Charla graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013 and went on to complete her Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from the Grand Canyon University in 2018. Charla and her husband reside in Woodward, Oklahoma where her husband is a 15 Quebec (air traffic controller) in the army national guard. When Charla’s not working she stays busy with her five and three year old, frequently traveling for her daughters competitive cheer competitions. Experiencing hearing loss at an early age and receiving hearing aids, Charla is an advocate for those with hearing loss. She is an inspiration to OKC SPEECH and to others with her openness about deafness, helping to shatter the stigma society may hold. We love that Charla is a part of our team.