MEET THE CSLL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TEAM

Registered Occupational Therapist Lori has over 25 years of experience working with children in various locations and settings. After her time as a COTA in school and clinic environments, she returned to pursue a higher degree, earning her Registered Occupational Therapy degree at the University of St. Catherine in St. Paul. Currently, Lori boasts more than 20 years of experience as a Registered Pediatric Occupational Therapist, where she enjoys collaborating with families and the speech therapy team to help children learn new skills and become more independent in their daily activities. As a busy parent of three teenagers, she also enjoys music, reading, and cheering on her kids at sporting events, alongside volunteering with organizations that provide EIDBI services and support individuals with disabilities in the community.

Registered Occupational Therapist, Jenna, earned her Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences from The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. With over 6 years of experience in pediatrics, she has been actively involved in providing EIDBI services to children. 

Jenna has always had a passion for helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential! She believes every child possesses immense potential and finds joy in seeing the world through their eyes. Working alongside families and their children, especially as part of a dedicated speech therapy team, allows her to contribute to what truly matters to them.

In her free time, Jenna enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, hiking, fishing, skiing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Rachael graduated from Anoka Technical College in May of 2013 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Rachael has always enjoyed interacting with children and has previously collaborated with families while providing EIDBI services as a personal care attendant for a variety of children with special needs. 

Rachael has experience in both pediatric and adult outpatient settings. Working in the pediatric occupational therapy field fulfills her passion of utilizing playful engagement to help children meet the demands of their daily life with success. She collaborates closely with the speech therapy team to ensure comprehensive support for her clients. 

In her free time, Rachael enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, photography, playing games, and immersing herself in a good book along with a cup of coffee.

Haley graduated from Winona State University in 2019 with an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a minor in Communication Studies. A year later, she crossed the state line to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for graduate school, where she earned a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

With a strong passion for helping others, both young and old, Haley is excited to join the speech therapy team at CSLL, where she will contribute to EIDBI services. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, completing puzzles, traveling, and listening to music.

Olivia is a Speech-Language Pathologist at CSLL! She received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Minnesota State University-Moorhead and her master’s in Speech Pathology at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. Olivia has always had a love for kids! Her special interest areas include articulation, AAC, and literacy and language disorders. As part of the speech therapy team, Olivia enjoys collaborating with occupational therapists to provide comprehensive EIDBI services. Her favorite thing about being an SLP is helping everyone find their voice and being a part of all the small and big milestones!

Maddie graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2021 with her undergraduate degree, and then stayed in Mankato to complete her master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Maddie has always had a passion for working with children of all ages and has previous experience as a literacy and inclusion specialist at a literacy/recreation camp throughout her time in Mankato. With her special interest areas including literacy and language disorders, fluency, and articulation, she is eager to join the speech therapy team providing EIDBI services this summer! When Maddie isn't working, she can be found thrifting, reading a good book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying the St. Croix River on the pontoon!

Erin graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2021 with her undergraduate degree. She then decided to stay in Mankato where she obtained a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

Erin has always had a passion for helping those around her, no matter what age. As part of the speech therapy team, she loves providing play-based therapy for children of all ages, as it helps foster growth in their expressive and receptive communication skills. Additionally, she is excited to contribute to EIDBI services that support families in need. 

In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her plants, spending time with friends and family, and trying out new crafts and hobbies.

Erin is excited to join the team here at CSLL!

As a Speech Therapist Supervisor, Brenna attended Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD for her undergraduate degree and graduated with a Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of South Dakota. I have experience working in private Applied Behavior Analysis clinics and outpatient clinics, collaborating closely with occupational therapists and our dedicated speech therapy team to support clients of all ages, while developing a special interest in pediatrics. I am particularly passionate about augmentative and alternative communication devices and EIDBI services for early intervention and late talkers. Outside of work, my husband and I enjoy board games, hiking, and relaxing with our dog, Coal!