Leading Executives in Speech Therapy Practices
Kate Eberle Walker
Chief Executive Officer, Presence
CEO who has scaled Presence into the leading PreK–12 teletherapy platform—surpassing 7 million sessions by January 23, 2025—and earned top industry recognition including EdTech Company of the Year (August 7, 2025) and EdTech Company CEO of the Year (June 11, 2024).
Nick (Nicholas) Barbara
Chief Executive Officer, Expressable
Co‑founder leading one of the fastest‑growing direct‑to‑consumer online speech therapy practices, focused on family coaching and access.
Leanne Sherred, M.S., CCC‑SLP
President & Chief Clinical Officer, Expressable
SLP who co‑founded Expressable and built its home‑practice, caregiver‑empowerment model; oversees clinical quality and outcomes.
Omar Dawood, MD, MPH, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, DotCom Therapy (DCT)
Digital health veteran appointed CEO in 2023 to expand DCT’s personalized pediatric therapy and mental health services for schools, employers, and healthcare partners.
Rachel Mack Robinson
Founder & President, DotCom Therapy (DCT)
Founder who pioneered high‑quality video‑based pediatric therapy; continues to drive mission and strategy as President.
Jeremy Glauser
Founder & Board Chair, eLuma
Founder who built eLuma into a leading K‑12 teletherapy marketplace; now Board Chair guiding vision and partnerships for nationwide special education services.
Greg Sutton
Chief Executive Officer, TinyEYE Therapy Services
Co‑founder who helped pioneer online school‑based therapy in 2005; now CEO leading global SLP/OT teletherapy delivery.
Marnee J. Brick, M.Sc., R.SLP/CCC‑SLP
President, TinyEYE Therapy Services
SLP co‑founder and President driving clinical innovation and community engagement for one of the earliest teletherapy platforms.
Melissa White
Managing Director, VocoVision
Managing Director leading one of the largest U.S. telepractice staffing brands for SLPs and related specialists; VocoVision counts 3.5M+ sessions delivered.
Dave Hanson
Chief Executive Officer, Sidekick Therapy Partners
CEO of a major Tennessee pediatric speech practice serving 20+ school systems and clinic clients, focused on 1:1, school‑based therapy delivery.
Krissie Self
President & Chief Operating Officer, Sidekick Therapy Partners
President & COO overseeing operations and growth at one of Tennessee’s largest SLP providers.
Mark Bush
Chief Executive Officer, Care Options for Kids
CEO leading a multi‑state pediatric care platform combining therapy, nursing, and school‑based services through an expanded family of brands.
Darcie Peacock
President, Therapy+, Care Options for Kids Therapy+
Therapy+ President (former Solace leader) guiding clinic and in‑home therapy expansion under the Care Options for Kids umbrella.
Jeff Shaner
Chief Executive Officer, Aveanna Healthcare
CEO since January 2023 of one of the nation’s largest home health providers offering pediatric speech‑language therapy across multiple states.
Avivit Ben‑Aharon, MS Ed., MA, CCC‑SLP
Founder & Clinical Director, Great Speech
Founder who scaled a telehealth‑first speech practice recognized by ATA’s 2023 Innovators Challenge; launched AI‑driven patient‑therapist matching and expanded access (e.g., TRICARE West).
Kevin Self
Chief Executive Officer, Lingraphica
New CEO (effective January 1, 2025) leading a 35‑year AAC innovator supporting people with aphasia and complex communication needs.
Susan Stark
President & Co‑Founder, SPG Therapy & Education (The Speech Pathology Group)
Co‑founder and long‑time President of one of California’s largest multidisciplinary therapy providers; SPG helped form the Unison Therapy Services platform.
Tim Murphy
Chief Executive Officer, The Stepping Stones Group (SSG)
CEO of a national provider of school‑based therapeutic and autism services; SSG marked its 10th consecutive Inc. 5000 appearance in 2025.
Carol Cheney
President, Epic Special Education Staffing (formerly TherapyTravelers)
President leading one of the largest special‑education staffing firms (including SLPs); formal ASHA Corporate Partner since 2024.
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