Rebeka graduated with her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from Mount Mary University in August 2014 after receiving her Bachelor’s of Science from Mount Mary University in December of 2013. Since graduating, Rebeka has primarily worked in the school setting supporting a variety of learners in a multitude of programs. She has worked closely with students with a variety of diagnoses including Down Syndrome, ASD, ADHD, GAD, PTSD, and Developmentally Delayed. Rebeka has worked closely with the school’s ABA therapist as well as SLP and SW to provide support across all areas of need. Rebeka also works at an outpatient clinic with clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and enjoys providing family-centered and strengths-based therapy to meet clients where they’re at to help them reach their fullest potential. When not working, Rebeka loves spending time with her family. She loves reading a new book or completing a challenging puzzle. Her favorite thing to do on a long weekend is to relax and take her dog Olly on long walks.

Katie O’Connor, MOT, OTR/L graduated with her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in December 2016 after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health from the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign in May 2014. Since graduating, Katie has primarily worked in the school setting supporting a variety of learners in a multitude of programs. She has worked closely with students with a variety of diagnoses including Down Syndrome, Autism, ODD, ADHD, and Developmentally Delayed. In addition to supporting fine and visual motor needs, Katie has worked closely with the various behavioral based programs, as well as the trauma-informed care program within her district. When not working, Katie loves spending time with her friends and family. She is constantly trying out new recipes in the kitchen or reading a new book. Her favorite thing to do on a long weekend is to explore new cities!

Juliane joins the Clubhouse with 20 years of clinical social work experience. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from National-Louis University, and her master’s degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University. Her clinical training for licensure was providing therapy for Native American public school students. Juliane has worked with therapeutic day school students of all ages, in prevention and private practice with children and families, and with seniors in retirement, and memory care. Juliane enjoys collaborating with parents to come alongside children for a play- based connection of solution-focused support. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, container gardening, and woodland walking with friends.

Jessica joined The Clubhouse in 2019 to provide physical therapy services privately in the clinic and through Early Intervention. She also provides PT services remotely via telehealth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in psychology from Elizabethtown College in PA. She attended graduate school at Arcadia University and graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016. Throughout her career, Jessica has treated children with a variety of needs and diagnoses including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, torticollis, plagiocephaly, idiopathic toe-walking, developmental delay/premature birth, and a variety of rare genetic conditions. Jessica enjoys seeing her clients meet new developmental milestones and reach functional goals to help them become more independent. She especially loves sharing those special moments with their families. In her free time, she loves going for walks with her dog Corey, indoor cycling, and volunteering with the “Crawlers and Walkers” group at Gigi’s Playhouse, a non-profit organization that serves individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Erin earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison and her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University. Erin joined the Clubhouse in 2021 and has provided speech-language therapy services at our clinic, in schools, and through Early Intervention. Erin enjoys having the opportunity to work with children of all ages in varied settings through the Clubhouse. She has specific interest in supporting early language, articulation, social communication, and language comprehension. Erin prioritizes functional goals and working with families/educators to promote generalization of therapy progress to home and school environments. In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking, playing board games, and exploring the city with family and friends. 

Katlyn joined the Clubhouse in 2023 after graduating from the University of Iowa with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in American Sign Language. Katlyn became interested in Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations after completing courses in American Sign Language at the University of Iowa. and found the idea of medical vs cultural models of hearing loss to be extremely interesting. Her goal is to educate families on their communication options and work with them to create a plan that will best support their child’s needs. Katlyn finds it rewarding to work closely with families and watch as their children with hearing loss continue to grow. In her free time, Katlyn loves exploring the city, spending time with her two cats (Newt and Malley), and trying her hand at crocheting.

Michaela received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders and vocal performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Michaela has clinical experience providing support to children with a wide range of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders, stuttering and cluttering, developmental language disorder, receptive/expressive language delay, and voice disorders. She is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming services that build on each individual’s unique communication strengths and allow them to interact authentically, confidently, and successfully with peers and adults. She greatly values working together with children, families, and educators to help facilitate successful communication across all environments.

Natalia received her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University. She is bilingual English/Polish and knows from personal experience how important it is that people are given tools to express themselves. Natalia has worked in the schools with low-incidence populations, developing a special appreciation for functional language skills and for alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading pop science books.

Mary joined the Clubhouse in 2014. She earned her Masters degree from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, a top-ten graduate program with a nationally-recognized literacy specialization. Her primary areas of interest include dyslexia, articulation and phonological disorders, bilingual and bicultural services, expressive language delay, and health literacy. Mary has received training in evidence-based literacy programs including Wilson and Orton-Gillingham. She enjoys collaborating with families and teachers to support children’s communication in the home and school environments.

Fatima is a speech-language pathologist who loves seeing the progress a child can make when both the therapist and family work together to provide support. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. Fatima has been servicing students in the Archdiocese of Chicago for a decade. Her primary areas of interest include receptive and expressive language, pragmatics, articulation/phonology, and stuttering. Fatima is also a credentialed evaluator for Early Intervention and conducts bilingual evaluations for Spanish-speaking families.

Katie completed her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Mary’s College in 2017. Since then, Katie has experience working with children and their families in the clinic, early intervention and school settings. Katie is excited to join the communication clubhouse team working in the catholic schools. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new recipes and playing tennis!

Courtney joins the Clubhouse in her fifth year as a speech-language pathologist. She received her Bachelor’s degree in communications sciences and disorders from Illinois State University in 2016 and Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Xavier University in 2019. Courtney found her niche with the pediatric population and has spent her career working with kiddos from birth-18 with a variety of communication disorders. She enjoys involving families in treatment to make sure that her patients can be successful in all functional settings. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and friends and traveling to new cities with her fiancé! She is excited to get started with the Clubhouse in the Catholic schools.

Jennifer is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist with over twenty years experience in the field of pediatrics. She has worked with children across the age span, from Early Intervention (0-3 years) through adolescents in high school. Jennifer specializes in speech therapy services related to Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD), Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Social and Pragmatic Language, Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Selective Mutism (SM), Articulation, Phonological Awareness and Disorders, Executive Function, Cognitive Function, Fluency, Early Language Disorders. Jennifer received her bachelors and masters degrees from Northern Illinois University. She is a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Illinois Speech Language Hearing Association (ISHA). She is a mother of four delightful children.

Lisa joins the Clubhouse with over 20 years of experience as a speech pathologist. Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders & Sciences from Eastern Illinois University and her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Governors State University. Lisa joined the Clubhouse in December 2023 and is providing speech-language therapy services to the private/parochial schools in collaboration with Chicago Public Schools. Prior to coming to the Clubhouse she worked in schools, clinic setting, & provided speech services through Early Intervention (E.I.). Lisa has a strong background within the schools with both Service Plans & IEP’s. Lisa prioritizes functional goals and working with families/educators to promote generalization of therapy progress to home and school environments. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with family & pets, reading, camping, & attending her sons’ various school events.

Kaitlyn is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has provided ABA therapy to children on the Autism Spectrum since 2012. She received her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University and earned her BCBA certification in 2016. In her most recent role, Kaitlyn provided mentorship and support to ABA teams across multiple therapy clinics and supported the growth and development of those teams. Kaitlyn enjoys working with BCBAs to creatively plan for each child’s individual ABA program. She believes it is important to meet a child where they are; utilizing their interests and strengths to help them to develop pivotal skills for success in their day-to-day lives. When she’s not at work, Kaitlyn enjoys traveling, attempting to cook, reading, and enjoying time with her family, friends and her cat, Bailey.

Peter received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Roosevelt University and his Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University. He has been working with kids with autism and other various developmental disabilities for seven years in clinical, school, and in-home settings. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, 3D printing, Star Wars and Marvel movies, as well as working with his hands to create.

America is currently an undergraduate at UIC majoring in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Disabilities and Education focusing on Special Education. She has always wanted to work with individuals with disabilities because her younger brother is on the spectrum. Seeing the progress he has made over the years helped America realize that she wanted to be able to give children the skills needed to help achieve their full potential. She has been an RBT for two years and wants to continue her education in the ABA field and eventually become a BCBA. America loves seeing the progress the kiddos make and the sense of accomplishment both her and the child feel. Her favorite things to do in her free time are reading and spending time with loved ones.

Ewa is currently an Arizona State University post-graduate student pursuing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification. She has a MA in Psychology with a specialization in Forensic Psychology. She loves working with children of all ages. For the last five years, she has been working at an elementary school with students ranging grades K through 6. In her free time, Ewa enjoys running, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.

Ashley is a Behavior Therapist who earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Argosy University and will be pursuing her master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis in 2024. Between school, home and clinical settings, Ashley has been working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities for nearly four years. She loves forming relationships with her clients and their families and is passionate about teaching life and social skills to kids while nurturing each of their unique journeys through therapy. Some of her other passions outside of her career include cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Gia joins the Clubhouse after previously working as a Front Desk Coordinator for the School of Rock franchise, wanting to continue supporting the growth and progress of kids in a new environment. She hopes to continue her involvement in healthcare by pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and entering the field of rehabilitative engineering. In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing electric guitar.

Claire has been working with kids since 2010. Previously, Claire has worked in daycares and nannied, as well as worked in the ABA field since 2021. She enjoys watching children learn and grow! In her free time, Claire likes to paint, listen to music, and hang out with friends.

Linzay received her B.A degree in Psychology and Communication at the University of South Africa. She is currently enrolled at Benedictine University, pursuing her master’s degree in clinical psychology. She worked at a therapeutic day school as a paraprofessional for almost 3 years, with a neurodivergent population and has 2 years of RBT experience working in-home and clinic. Linzay finds great satisfaction in forming relationships with children and their families; it is her passion to help children thrive and become independent individuals. In her free time, she enjoys playing on her billiards team, being a foodie, taking nature walks and spending quality time with friends and family.

Maritza is an undergraduate student from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. She has five years of experience working with kids with autism in at-home and center settings. Her interests focus on mental health and early child development, and she hopes to continue growing in her career and become a BCBA. When she is not working, she is spending time with family, taking jogs by the lake, or playing with makeup.

Carol received her B.A. in Biology at Austin College in Texas. She is currently working on her M.A. in counseling psychology and certification in ABA at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has a experience in ABA (ages 2-22) in clinic, home, and school settings, as well as experience counseling in a crisis residential treatment center (CRT) for ages 18-59, and a group home for boys ages 10-18. Carol will also be starting her counseling internship this upcoming summer. Her overall goal is to be able to work in an ABA setting with kiddos and incorporate counseling for the families. She loves what she does and can’t wait to make a positive impact on these kiddos just as they do on her life every single day.

Lindsey joined the Clubhouse after earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She currently attends Northwestern University as she works towards her Masters degree in Counseling. As an RBT, Lindsey is devoted to creating a fun and innovate learning environment for her kiddos to ensure positive growth. Outside of the Clubhouse, you can catch Lindsey hiking, painting, or browsing through markets and antique shops with her family and friends.

Kate received her B.S. in Human Services at Purdue University in Indiana. She is currently working towards her M.Ed. in school counseling at DePaul University. She has experience in ABA (ages 2-15) in both clinic and home settings. Kate is currently interning at a CPS elementary school. She will be finishing her degree in June and hopes to combine her passion for working with neurodiverse learners and counseling while in a school setting.

Ryan graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2021 and is working toward becoming a BCBA. He has been working with children on the spectrum since he was 17, and over his studies, he became very passionate about helping children learn and reach their full potential. When he’s not at work, Ryan is normally spending time with his partner, going to museums, and reading science fiction.

Ivanna is an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. She has worked in ABA for over a year and loves working with children. In her free time, she likes to read, write books, and play with her kitten, Tsuya.

Emily has worked in multiple medical settings for more than five years including, OB/GYN, neurology, and chiropractic services. She is a nationally accredited CMA since 2014 and has been in office management for the last three years. Pediatric therapy has always had a special place in her heart, as her mother has been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 35 years. Emily is dedicated to finding innovative and efficient solutions while providing passionate care to her team and clients. In her free time, she loves to hike, travel, and crochet while watching her favorite tv shows.

Justin joined the Clubhouse in 2021 as the Marketing & Social Media Coordinator. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago, Justin spent six years working in Los Angeles before moving home to help grow local, impact-driven businesses. Justin has previously worked to help children and their families in the fields of education, advocacy, and through youth basketball coaching. In his free time, Justin enjoys painting, trying new foods, and watching movies.

Morgan graduated from Ball State University in May 2020 with a Bachelors in ABA, and has been working in the field since October 2020. Morgan grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and has been living in the city for a year and a half. Outside of work, she adores spending time with her 2 greyhounds, finding new restaurants to eat at, and traveling! Morgan is excited to meet all of our families and work with the amazing children at the Clubhouse!

Grace joined the Clubhouse in 2024. Previously Grace has worked in Early Childhood Development, as a preschool teacher. She also has her own photography business and specializes in weddings and portraits. Grace loves working with people and providing families with the resources they need for ABA. Outside of work Grace loves to spend time with her partner & their cat, play video games and travel!

Cheri Ann has an education from St. Ambrose University, and is working toward her license in Pastoral Studies. She joined The Clubhouse with many years of experience in administration and logistics. Her extensive experience working as a leader in the youth ministry has provided a foundation for working in a pediatric environment. Cheri Ann’s work goals are to keep the therapists and team members equipped with the tools they need to provide an exceptional experience for the kids. At home, Cheri Ann enjoys crafting, going on mission trips, and providing leadership with teenagers in youth ministry, while finding time to spend with her husband and dog.

Prior to starting at the Clubhouse in 2016, Yvonne was an office manager for several years. She loves seeing how much the kids enjoy coming to the Clubhouse and watching the progress that they make.

Susan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She joined the Clubhouse in 2015. Prior to joining the team Susan worked as an Administrative Assistant in the plastics industry, and spent time being a stay at home mom. She loves getting to know the children and seeing them progress. In her spare time she enjoys travel and family time watching movies.

Sarah joins the Clubhouse this summer after previously working in a rehab setting with a love for working with pediatric patients. Sarah is committed to making the work environment as bright as possible, both in her attitude and clothing. Outside of work, she loves bowling, chess, and exploring the city! She hopes to make an impact both in the company and through helping as many people as possible.

Alyssa is currently an undergraduate kinesiology student at Concordia University Chicago and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, with a focus on improving the lives of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome population through exercise therapy. Following her bachelor’s degree, she plans to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy with clinical specialties in the pediatric and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome populations. She joins the Clubhouse with great enthusiasm due to her passion for providing quality and empathetic care to families and kids in therapy services. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys singing, staying active, and cooking!