Our Team
Monika Rossetti
👩🏫 Monika, Founder of Compass Speech Therapy, holds a master’s in communication sciences from the University of Central Arkansas (2017). 🎓 Passionate and knowledgeable, she advocates for clients of all ages, helping them find and perfect their voice. 🗣️ Her priority is making every client feel valued and heard. 💙
🌟 When Monika’s not working in speech therapy, she’s enjoying Maine’s views 🌲, sipping coffee ☕, or boxing 🥊. At home, she’s supported by her fiancé 💍, two daughters 👧👧, and pup 🐕. Monika blends expertise with joy, making therapy fun and effective. For a lively, skilled therapist, Monika’s your go-to at Compass Speech Therapy! 🎯
Chelsea Kaplan
Meet Chelsea! 🌟🎈 A passionate Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in schools 🏫 and medical settings 🏥, she makes therapy fun for kids 🎉🧸. Chelsea earned her Master's 🎓 in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from CSU Fullerton in 2018.
She's a Registered MBSImp Clinician ✅, MDTP Provider 📝, and completed the Beckman Oral Motor Program and FEES advanced coursework 📚. Her dedication earned her an Award 🏆 for Continuing Education from ASHA 🎖️. Chelsea tailors communication methods 💬✨ to each child, partnering closely with families 👨👩👧👦 for great results ✅.
Outside work, she enjoys the Eastern Sierra Mountains 🏔️ with her family and German Shepherd 🐕, plus crocheting 🧶 and baking bread 🍞🥖. With Chelsea, therapy is joyful 🎉, engaging 🤩, and effective! 🎊👏
Holly Newton
Meet Holly, a 🌟 talented speech-language pathologist with experience in hospitals and pediatric practices. She LOVES working with kiddos from early intervention through elementary age 🎈. Holly earned her master’s in communicative disorders from California State University - Fullerton in 2018 🎓. After 10 years in sunny Southern California ☀️, she moved to Colorado for the mountains 🏔️ and hasn’t looked back!
When she’s not helping voices shine, Holly enjoys hiking 🚶♀️, painting 🎨, gardening 🌿, and spoiling her rescue dogs 🐶❤️.
Looking for a compassionate, skilled speech-language pathologist who’s professional yet warm? Holly’s your perfect match! 🌈✨
Karen Strawder
Karen is a passionate speech-language pathologist 🎤 with a Master’s from Nazareth University, skilled in speech, language, and literacy 📚. She empowers clients to speak up for themselves and helps kids boost their communication skills 🗣️✨.
Off the clock, Karen is an actor, singer, and dancer 💃🎭🎶, with amazing experience at Disney, regional theaters, and original NYC productions—bringing stories to life with her artistic flair!
A proud first-generation Haitian-American from Brooklyn 🌆, Karen now thrives in Atlanta 🌳. She loves exploring parks, curling up in libraries 📖, and chasing new adventures, all supported by her loving husband, daughter, and their cuddly Russian Blue cat, Sophie 🐾.
With a perfect blend of compassion and creativity, Karen mixes therapy and art to inspire and empower others. Get ready for progress and dedication on your journey with her 🚀!
Jennifer Smith
Jennifer is a super skilled speech therapist 🎓 with a Master’s from the Medical University of South Carolina! With 20 years of experience, mostly in schools 🏫, she’s helped so many kids find their unique voice 🎤. For the past 7 years, she’s been rocking expert virtual therapy sessions 💻✨.
Jennifer’s love for learning 📚 earned her the Award for Continuing Education from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 🏆. She also holds an Educational Specialist degree in Special Education, focusing on Autism, from Nova Southeastern University 🎓💡.
When she’s not busy helping others speak with confidence, Jennifer enjoys boating with her son 🚤🌊 in beautiful Charleston, SC, and diving into a good book 📖❤️. She’s a passionate speech-language professional making a positive impact, one word at a time! 🗣️🌟
Jaqueline Ueng
Jackie is a dedicated and compassionate speech-language pathologist who transforms even the most challenging speech difficulties into confident and effective communication! 🎤✨ She earned her Master’s degree from New York University in 2022 and has since been passionately helping children of all ages and backgrounds unlock their unique communication superpowers. 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Jackie truly loves collaborating with each little communicator, making their speech therapy journey engaging, fun, meaningful, and completely personalized to their individual strengths and goals. 🌟 Her approach emphasizes celebrating neurodiversity, building strong, trusting connections, and carefully customizing therapy plans to fit each individual’s specific needs and abilities. 💬❤️
Outside of work, Jackie splits her time between the beautiful landscapes of Colorado and the vibrant energy of California. She enjoys experimenting with creative homemade ice cream recipes, spending quality time with her beloved dog 🐕, and showing great skill and enthusiasm on the pickleball court. 🏓 Let’s work together to make talking a joyful, empowering, and exciting adventure! 🎉
Sarah Arviso
Sarah earned her Master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton 🎓 and has explored the world of speech therapy in both schools 🏫 and clinics 🏥. She’s on a mission to help students find their voice 🎤, become confident self-advocates 💪, and shine as independent members of their communities 🌟.
A Southern California native 🌴, Sarah packed her bags and headed to Nashville in 2023 🎒, trading palm trees for country scenes 🌾. She’s loving the slower pace with her husband ❤️, three lively kids 👧👦👶, and their energetic dog 🐕.
When she’s not working her magic ✨, you can find Sarah lost in a good book 📚, hitting the trails for a long run 🏃♀️, tickling the ivories 🎹, or diving into all things artsy and creative 🎨.
