Our Story

Elizabeth grew up in central Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with her bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Science in 2006 and her master's in Speech Pathology in 2008. Elizabeth has 15 years of experience working in school settings with students of all ages.

Her core belief is that communication and literacy are fundamental rights. She strives to provide services that make both communication and literacy accessible to everyone. Elizabeth resides in Kemah with her husband and son. When she is not at the clinic, you can find her with her family on a game night or being a martial arts mom.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys running, reading good books, and checking out local coffee shops. "Autumn Oak offers me an incredible opportunity to collaborate with other amazing speech language pathologists. It also gives me a chance to work with and learn from the patients I serve and their families."

Megan lives in Texas City with her husband, two beautiful children, three dogs, her tortoise Laylen, and her daughter's bearded dragon. Megan was born and raised in Friendswood, graduated from Friendswood High School in 2009, and signed a full-ride volleyball scholarship to Eastern New Mexico University, where she received her Master of Science in Communicative Disorders in 2015.

Megan has experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in public school systems, private practice, and aquatic/hippotherapy. Her passion is to help her patients better themselves and become more confident in their communication, no matter the mode of communication.

Disability inclusion and representation in children's books is a priority for Megan. She is working toward expanding the diversity of book characters for children with disabilities through her book series "Mission: Inclusion."

Caitlyn grew up in Kansas, but she has called the Galveston/Houston area home for the past 12 years. She holds a Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Houston and her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She also holds certifications in LSVT-LOUD voice therapy and Vital Stim.

Initially, Caitlyn worked as a graphic designer, but a transformative year in Italy teaching English as a nanny ignited her passion for helping others communicate. This experience led her to pursue a career in speech-language pathology, where she dedicates herself to helping patients of all ages achieve their full potential.

Outside of the clinic, Caitlyn enjoys quality time with her husband and their energetic toddler. She loves camping, crafting, reading, and music, and finds endless amusement in her daughter's playful antics and the hilarious things she says.

Emily was born and raised in Dubai and migrated to Florida in 2020. She currently lives with her husband in Houston, TX. Emily received her bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing from All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, and her Master of Science at Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore in 2019.

She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a member of the Texas Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (TSHA). Over the last 6 years, Emily has worked across public schools and private clinics with both adult and pediatric populations.

"I have always loved working with the patients and team members here at Autumn Oak. This has been a great platform for me to improve my professional knowledge."

Emily was born in Arkansas but moved to Texas in 2011. She currently resides in Santa Fe, TX. Emily graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She worked as a school-based SLP-Assistant before starting with Autumn Oak.

Initially, Emily worked as a certified vet assistant, but later realized it was not her true passion. Her aunt inspired her to pursue speech therapy before she enrolled at Stephen F. Austin. After her first course, Emily knew providing speech services to those in need would be her career. She strives to better her patients' communication skills and help grow confident voices.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and her orange tabby cat, Hash Brown. She loves to crochet and read in her free time as well.

Elisabeth, CF-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist from Houston, Texas, currently completing her clinical fellowship. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Houston and her master's degree in Communication Disorders from Texas State University.

Elisabeth chose this career path out of a passion for helping children find their voice and connect with the world around them. Outside of work, Elisabeth enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, trying out recipes, and attending live music events.

Alexandra, CF-SLP, was born in Honduras but moved to Houston at a young age. She completed her undergraduate studies at Lamar University, earning her bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and earned her master's in Communication Disorders from Texas State University.

Alexandra is driven by a desire to help individuals and their families find their voice and thrive in their communities. In her free time, she finds joy in connecting with loved ones, exploring the city, and discovering new restaurants.

Jenna, CF-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, currently completing her clinical fellowship. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Linguistics from Tulane University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University.

Jenna is passionate about working with children to support the development of their communication skills. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and playing with her puppy.

Michele was born in Pasadena, Texas and moved to the Pearland area about ten years ago. She is married to her amazing husband and is the mother to one eighteen-year-old son. She also has two husky girls, Lola and Blew, that love to talk.

When Michele is not at work, she often spends time with her family watching sports or heading to a casino.

Michele started working at Autumn Oak in May 2021. "My heart is always with the patients and being able to help them get the services they need is very rewarding. I have worked in various fields of healthcare for the past 13 years, so I have a lot of experience helping others."

Mackenzie was born and raised in the League City, TX area. She has always had a passion for helping people and animals. Some of her hobbies are traveling, shopping, volunteering, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend and their pets.

"It has been such a joy to witness small victories and big changes in people's lives day to day as they go through therapy here at Autumn Oak!"

Madison lives in League City with her husband and two cats. While not at work, she enjoys shopping with her sister, Mackenzie, lazy days at home, and doing anything crafty.

"Autumn Oak cultivates an environment of kindness and acceptance, welcoming everyone with open arms and treating you like an old friend or family member!"

Auburn was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to the Houston Area as a kid, where she's called home ever since. Her drive to help people led her to graduate from the University of Houston in 2023 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Health.

In her free time, Auburn enjoys learning new songs on the cello, playing video games with her siblings, and spending time with her cat, Pickles.

"It's been such a pleasure seeing the positive impact the Autumn Oak team has had on so many lives through their work, and it's an honor to be a part of it!"

Carlos graduated from Pearland High School in 2025 and lives with his family in Pearland, TX. Carlos is a Swiftie and loves Hello Kitty & Friends. He enjoys making TikToks and spending time with his friends and sisters on the weekends.

Nina was born in Pasadena, TX and spent part of her childhood in the countryside of Normangee, TX with her family, though she knew from an early age she was a city girl at heart. Today, she happily calls League City home.

She's an animal lover and proud owner of three beautiful cats. Her passions include digital art, makeup, and getting lost in a good book.

Born and raised in Houston, Vilma earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Houston. During her senior-year clinicals, she had the opportunity to observe Dr. Michelle Saltarrelli.

She began her professional journey at Autumn Oak as an Office Administrator in 2017 and transitioned to a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant role in 2018. In 2024, she welcomed her son into the world and returned in her current role as Marketing Manager.

"Working at Autumn Oak is like being part of a family. It's a place where we lift each other up, work as a team, and help our patients shine. I'm truly grateful and thankful for my work family."