Our Therapists

​Karen A. Francioso-Howe, MS, CCC-SLP

  • Established the practice in 2006
  • Clinical interests include early childhood language disorders, phonological disorders, apraxia of speech and Autism Spectrum Disorders 
  • Certified in Hanen, It Takes Two to Talk and More than Words 
  • Has experience working in the public school setting and hospitals 
  • Adjunct instructor at Stonehill College 
  • Board Member at Easton Children’s Museum 
  • Lives in Easton, MA with her husband David and has three adult children 
  • Hobbies include community outreach, playing with her pets and reading on the beach.
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Ashley Field, MS, CCC-SLP

  • PROMPT Level 1 and Level 2 trained
  • Trained in Orofacial Myology, SOS Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools, and Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding 
  • Worked 7 years in the public school setting working with students from kindergarten all of the way through high school​
  • Lives in Easton with her husband Steve and three children
  • Loves going for walks outdoors with her Golden Retriever Duke
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​Heather Iglehart, MA, CCC-SLP

  • Degree in Elementary Education
  • Trained in SOS Approach to Feeding, Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, alternative behavior analysis 
  • Extensive experience with the birth-3 population - has worked with the birth-3 population for 23 years  
  • Special interests in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Feeding/Swallowing Disorders
  • Has worked in Children’s Hospitals, early intervention, SNF, and in elementary and preschool settings​
  • Originally from New York 
  • Enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and her 135 lb. fur baby named Lola 
  • Enjoys baking gluten free treats with her daughters 
  • Considered to be the “Martha Stewart” of our office - loves to make crafts and decorate for the holidays ​
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Nicole White, MS, CCC-SLP

  • Trained in programming augmentative and alternative communication devices (TouchChat, Nova Chat, Accent 1000)
  • Evaluated and treated preschool, elementary, and high school aged students for disorders of articulation, language, and pragmatics with co-morbid diagnoses of rare genetic and chromosomal disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders 
  • Conducted research projects and presented abstracts at the annual American Speech-Language Hearing Association conference
  • Has an obsession with all things Disney World (has visited over 30 times!)
  • Enjoys working out (especially weight-lifting) and ballroom dancing - has dreams of being on Dancing with the Stars 
  • Loves to sing and eat at new restaurants
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Jen Trudnak, MS, CCC-SLP

  • Graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences & Disorders in 2017. Earned her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Worcester State University in 2019
  • Trained in orofacial myology
  • Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and PROMPT trained
  • Currently works full time in the public school setting with kindergarten-2nd grade 
  • Passionate about treating children with apraxia of speech, articulation, phonological & expressive/receptive language impairments
  • Enjoys using play-based treatments for early language learners to make speech therapy fun, engaging and motivating!
  • Enjoys going to the beach, reading, coffee and yoga
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Stephanie Matta, MA, CCC-SLP

  • Received her B.S. from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2018 and her M.A. from the University of Maine Orono 
  • Currently holds a full time position at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Braintree with a background in Early Intervention and passionate about working with bilingualism, feeding/ swallowing, and executive dysfunction in both children and adults
  • Passionate about working with bilingual children as well as children with autism and AAC devices. Also loves working with individuals with feeding/swallowing needs
  • Hobbies include visiting Disney, running, learning new languages, and spending time with family and friends.​
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Jess Davidner, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM

  • Received her B.S. from Stonehill College in 2017 and M.S. from Emerson College in 2020
  • Trained in Orofacial Myology and the SOS Approach to Feeding
  • Passionate about working with children of all ages. Areas of interest include feeding, social pragmatics, and language based disorders
  • Hobbies include all things fitness related – cycling, hiking, practicing pilates, and even has a 2nd degree black belt in karate
  • Grew up in Easton, MA - attended and worked in the Easton Public Schools
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Emily Newkirk, MS, CCC-SLP

  • Emily received her Bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst in 2014 and her Master of Science degree in 2019 from Worcester State University.
  • Currently works in the public school setting at an elementary and middle school.
  • Passionate about working with children of all ages. Areas of interest include articulation, social pragmatics, and expressive and receptive language impairments.
  • Enjoys the beach, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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Jennie Reichenbach, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM

  • Graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders, minor in Education, and Letter of Specialization in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services. Received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University in 2021.
  • Trained in orofacial myology and Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT! and LOUD Crowd
  • Experience evaluating and treating children of all of ages and diagnoses in private practice and school-based settings. Passionate about working with pediatric populations, incorporating language-literacy activities and emphasizing the importance of carry-over of learned skills into everyday life.
  • Values combining evidence-based practice with creativity to individualize therapy to each client while making sessions fun and motivating!
  • Enjoys traveling, going to the beach, working part time as a waitress, going to Zumba, cooking, walking trails with her dog Olive, and running the Village Speech Instagram page!
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Allison Mahoney, MS, CCC-SLP

  • Ally received her Bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland in 2021 and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University in 2023.
  • She has experience evaluating and treating children of all ages and disorders in both private practice and school-based settings.
  • Ally is passionate about working with pediatric populations and incorporating their interests in treatment to make sessions engaging and motivating!
  • In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs shadow and bear, scrapbooking,  and spending time with her family and friends!
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Lindsay Kelley MS, CCC-SLP

  • Graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor’s in psychology and vocal performance. Received her Master’s of Science in speech-language pathology with a specialization in voice disorders from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2017.
  • Currently holds a full-time position at a public school working with students ages 6-22.
  • Passionate about working with children of all ages using a strengths-based, neurodiversity affirming approach to therapy. Areas of interest include: Gestalt Language Processing, AAC, Social Communication, Language and Literacy, and Voice.
  • Enjoys singing, baking, reading, taking walks while listening to podcasts, and traveling.
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Mary Forget, Accounts Receivable Representative 

  • Lifelong New England resident who enjoys local parks, beaches and trails with her two rescue dogs.
  • Loves all types of handiwork; quilting, knitting, and paper crafts.
  • Enjoys volunteering in her community and at her full time job at a High School. 
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