Meet the ST Team!
Denise Alanis
MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy Clinical Excellence Leader
A graduate of University of Texas Pan American, Denise is trained in the use of Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for dysphagia, Integrated Listening Systems, Therapeutic Listening, The Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, and the PROMPT method. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hunting, and fishing.
Karina Melendez
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas at Dallas, Karina is trained in supporting oral feeding in infants, and “Feed the Peds” techniques. In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling.
Claudia I. Gonzalez
MA, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Pan American, Claudia is trained in Neuro-Developmental Treatment, NMES, Therapeutic Listening, Feeding, Talk Tools, PECS, and AAC. In her down time, she enjoys scrapbooking, running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Christian L. Coll
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M Kingsville, Christian is trained in Beckman and AmpCare. She enjoys listening to music, spending time with her family and taking care of my son when not at Milestones.
Sarah J. Cavazos
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of Texas A&M Kingsville, Sarah is trained in NMES. She enjoys spending time with her family, fiancé and dog in her down time.
Daniel Ramos
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Daniel enjoys photography and DJing in his free time.
Katie Pagan
MA, CCC-SLP
A graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University, Katie is trained in NMES. She enjoys rhythmic cycling in her free time.
Gabriela Trejo
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Gabriela enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family and pets when not at Milestones.
Nallely Villegas
BS, SLP-Assistant
A graduate of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Nallely enjoys working with children with Down’s Syndrome and those with delayed language development. She loves to spend time with family and friends when not at Milestones, as well as reading and watching her favorite shows.
Debbie Xoca
MS, SLP Intern
A graduate of University of North Texas, Debbie enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.
Jenna D. Arredondo
MA, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Pan American, Jenna is trained in DPNS, Beckman, and AAC. When not at work, she enjoys gardening, crafting, and reading.
Stephanie Gurwitz
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas-SLP Dallas, Stephanie is trained in Guardian and Hanen. In her free time, she enjoys reading and cooking.
Gabriela Gonzalez Vazquez
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Gabriela enjoys watching movies, watercolor painting, and going to the beach in her free time.
Laura Zaidan
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Arkansas, Laura specializes in autism care. When not at Milestones, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Sarah Mejorado
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Pan American, Sarah is trained in Guardian NMES, PROMPT, Beckman, Hanen, and PECS. She enjoys jogging with her daughter, knitting, and spending time with family.
Lizette Flores
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Lizette spends her down time with her family, dancing, and practicing American Sign Language.
Doreen De la Paz
MS, CCC-SLP
Debanhi Perez
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of Carlos Albizu University, Debanhi is trained in Ampcare. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and working out.
Ariana Reyes
MS, SLP Intern
A graduate of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Ariana is trained in Ampcare. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog.
America Magana
MS, CCC-SLP
A graduate of Texas A&M Kingsville, America is trained in Ampcare. When not at Milestones, she enjoys being a mom.
Valerie Nevarez
MS, CCC-SLP, Administrator
A graduate of University of Texas Pan American, Valerie is trained in Vital Stim and Therapeutic Listening. She enjoys spending time with her family and going on cruises in her down time.
Brenda Ochoa
BS-SLP-A
A graduate of Utah State University, Brenda is currently completing her MS in Speech Language Pathology. She particularly enjoys working with patients on articulation, language and fluency. When she’s not working, you can find her drinking an iced vanilla latte, attending basketball or football games, and enjoying time with her family and fur babies.
Alondra Espinoza
BS-SLP-A
As a graduate of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Alondra loves working with all types of patients. Away from Milestones, she spends her free time traveling with friends and family and enjoying coffee at her favorite shop.
Valeria Garza
MS CCC-SLP
A graduate of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Valeria is exceptionally skilled in the area of early intervention. She is also very interested in working with persons with hearing impairments who use hearing aids and cochlear implants. In her spare time she spends time with family and friends, running and road trips.
Kayla Hernandez
MS CCC-SLP
As a graduate of Texas State University, her training in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation assists patients with swallowing and feeding issues. Kayla enjoys taking time to play with her pets as well as trying new recipes in the kitchen.
Diana Mendoza
MS CCC-SLP
Diana received her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Diana has worked with children with Autism for the past 14 years and specializes in Verbal Behavior and Social Skills training. In addition, she has received training in the utilization of Visual and Reinforcement Schedules, Functional Behavioral Assessments, AAC, PECS, TEACCHH, DIR Floortime and NDT.
Maria Martinez
BS-SLP-A
Carmen Pagan
MA, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, Milestones Co-Owner
A graduate of Pan American University, Carmen is a certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment and is a Pediatric Speech Instructor with the NDTA. In addition, she is trained in NMES, Therapeutic Listening, Kinesiotape, Hanen, Beckman, and Mary Massery techniques. When not at Milestones, Carmen enjoys sitting in the water at the beach.
Misty B. Standard
MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, Milestones Co-Owner
Misty, a graduate of Southwest Texas University, specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders, auditory/sensory processing, dysphagia management, and executive dysfunction. She is certified in administering the SIPT, Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment, Integrated Listening Systems, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. Misty has extensive training in various auditory-based interventions such as VoicePro, Interactive Metronome, Listening Fitness, Therapeutic Listening, and Quick Shifts. Additionally, she is trained to provide both Vital Stim and Guardian NMES. Outside of Milestones, Misty enjoys gardening and spending time with her family