Meet The Team 

CEO and Owner of, Key Communication Speech & Language Services, Inc. David is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist currently practicing in sunny southern California. A native of Charleston, South Carolina. ​​

Jasmine is a Charleston, SC native currently employed as the payroll specialist/ executive assistance at Key Communication Speech & Language Services, Inc. She is a 2012 graduate from Trident Technical College in North Charleston, SC with an A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology. She also acquired a B.S. degree in Healthcare Management from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN in 2020. Jasmine has a heart of servitude, mentorship, and professional development demonstrated through strong leadership skills, effective communication, and great organizational skills.

Amanda believes in the potential of every child to grow, and the important role family plays in children’s development. To communicate is to connect, and every child is an individual who deserves the opportunities to do both. Professional experiences range from private work at a pediatric clinic to public work on early childhood assessment teams in the school districts. Received Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the California State University San Marcos in 2017. Received Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders from the California State University, Fullerton in 2015.

Gabby is a Southern Belle living in Southern California originally from Mooresville, North Carolina. Her hobbies include spin class, trying new fine dining restaurants, travel and all things with 0-18 Deaf/Hard of Hearing population. She obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Carolina University and a Master’s of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders from North Carolina Central University (Go Eagles). 

Kera graduated from California State University Los Angeles for her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communication Disorders. She is also completing her dissertation for her clinical doctorate in speech language pathology through Loma Linda University. Her focus is best practices for assessment and treatment for Autistic clients. Kera is a mom to a fifteen year old daughter and a five year old son. Her family is neurodivergent and loves surfing, boogie boarding, and being near the ocean. She is happy to be a part of the Key Communication Speech team.

Julie is our virtual California-licensed SLP for early intervention clients. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and she has been in the field for over 17 years. Julie began her career in the Philippines as a speech pathologist and then moved to the United States to continue her life's journey. Over the years, she has served hundreds of children and their families. Now, Julie has two young children of her own, and in her spare time, she enjoys giving them learning opportunities and traveling with them and her husband.

Monique is a licensed speech-language pathologist assistant from Upland, CA. She is a proud Latina who is the first in her family to graduate from college. Monique attended California State University, Chico for her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in psychology. She is a dog lover at heart and has a Shih Tzu/Yorkie Terrier mix named Bella. During her free time, she enjoys shopping with her mom, Disney trips, and always has a sweet tooth for Crumble Cookies or Krispy Kreme. Monique believes it takes a big heart to shape little minds.  

Mark was born and raised in Southern California, currently living in San Bernardino. He has a B.S. in Communication Sciences from Cal Baptist University with 12 years of experience of working with children in a school setting. Mark’s hobbies include watching the Dodgers and exercising.  

Stephanie grew up in Long Beach, California and moved to Victorville where she has lived for more than 15 years. She went to community college, transferred to CSUF and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders. Later, Stephnaie attended Loma Linda University and obtained her Speech license. Some of her hobbies include watching movies, sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.  

Yahaira, also known as “Yari”, pronounced Yah-dee, was born in Tijuana, Baja California. She graduated in 2019 with an A.S. in Child Development and Psychology from Modesto Junior College and discovered speech therapy as a profession. Yari later attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California where she obtained her B.S. in Speech Language Pathology in 2021. In her free time, she loves getting lost in a great book if time permits.