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Meet the CSC Team
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Read Gina Segni's biography
Read Kristin Graves' biography
Read Megan Avila's biography
Read Sharon Heritage's biography
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Gina Segni, M.S., CCC
Lead Speech and Language Pathologist
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Gina has dedicated her career to changing the lives of children. She has over 13 years experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of settings. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Pathology and Audiology in 1994 from California State University, Chico. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Speech-Pathology and Audiology in 1997 from California State University, East Bay. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the State of California in Speech-Language Pathology. Her areas of expertise include evaluating and treating children with autism spectrum disorders, articulation/phonology disorders, apraxia of speech, expressive/receptive language disorders, voice disorders, fluency (stuttering) disorders and pragmatic/social skills delays. She has extensive experience educating and training parents to facilitate communication skills in the home environment. Gina collaborates closely with professionals in the community to provide the best continuum of care for her clients. She is proud to be a member of what she considers to be the best profession on earth! |
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Kristin Graves, M.S., CCC-SLP
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
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Kristin holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno (2001) and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from the University of California, Davis (1995). She has extensive experience in pediatric speech and language remediation within the clinical setting. In addition, she has taught language-based special education programs. Her unique background and love of child development provide a fresh approach to the therapeutic process. Through continuing education and multidisciplinary collaboration, Kristin is able to utilize the most current research, therapeutic techniques and theory to best assist her clients. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association and maintains the highest professional standards while offering a warm and nurturing perspective. |
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Megan Avila, M.A. CFY-RPE
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Megan holds a Masters of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from California State University, Long Beach (2009) and a Bachelors of Arts in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University (2006). She is currently completing her American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) clinical fellowship. While completing her graduate program, she received specialty training in multicultural and linguistically diverse populations. Megan has had the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of clinical settings, including a geriatric assisted living center and a special education preschool. Megan completed her speech-language pathology internship at the Palos Verdes School District, with a focus on elementary-aged populations. Her true passion is working with children to improve their language and speech skills, while also empowering families through education and development of the skills necessary to promote continued growth and success in the family/ home environment. |
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Sharon Heritage, M.S., CCC-SLP
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
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Sharon holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University Northridge (1992), and a Master of Science in Special Education from Syracuse University (1974). She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, and is licensed by the State of California. Throughout her career, she has been fortunate to have the opportunity to hold a variety of professional positions. She has worked as a teacher, speech-language pathologist, and consultant in school and clinical settings.
Children and their families have always been the primary focus of her long and varied career. As a speech-language pathologist, for twelve years she taught a special day class for children with severe speech and language-based learning disabilities, including children with autism and traumatic brain injury. As a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow, she spent a year at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluating and treating children with a wide range of communication disorders. It was at UCLA where Sharon developed the invaluable skills of working collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
Throughout her career, her passion has always been to meet the individual needs of each child while instilling in them a sense of pride and a love of learning. Along with her focus on the needs of the child is a strong commitment to working together with families, helping them to acquire the tools to become a strong member of their child's learning and therapy team. Sharon continues to refine her skills as a speech-language pathologist by regularly attending conferences, workshops, as well as supervising speech-language pathology graduate student clinicians in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic at California State University at Northridge.
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