About Us
Project Speech opened its doors in 2017 with the goal of making speech therapy accessible to families in our local community.
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Meet Our Therapists
Amanda Puentes
M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Owner
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Amanda has extensive experience working with the pediatric population in both English and Spanish. Amanda attended the University of South Florida for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has also received the prestigious ASHA A.C.E. Award, awarded to those professionals who have demonstrated their commitment to lifelong learning.
Amanda has worked in various settings, including schools, clinics, hospitals, and in the home environment. She has worked in both the US and Latin America, providing speech therapy to children with a variety of diagnoses and providing training to professionals while promoting sustainable interventions. Amanda has also guest lectured in schools and universities, educating others about the importance of the field and culturally responsive practices.
Amanda has worked in various settings, including schools, clinics, hospitals, and in the home environment. She has worked in both the US and Latin America, providing speech therapy to children with a variety of diagnoses and providing training to professionals while promoting sustainable interventions. Amanda has also guest lectured in schools and universities, educating others about the importance of the field and culturally responsive practices.
Melanie Harvey
M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Melanie has more than 18 years of experience working with the pediatric population. Melanie attended the University of Central Florida for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has received the ASHA A.C.E. Award for continuing education and is PROMPT trained.
Melanie has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, preschools and in the home environment. She has worked with children with a variety of speech and language disorders including articulation/phonology disorder, fluency disorder, apraxia, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic language disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Melanie has extensive experience working with the early intervention population. She has a true passion for helping children and their families.
Melanie has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, preschools and in the home environment. She has worked with children with a variety of speech and language disorders including articulation/phonology disorder, fluency disorder, apraxia, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic language disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Melanie has extensive experience working with the early intervention population. She has a true passion for helping children and their families.
Dominique Gbedey
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dominique has a variety of experience working with the pediatric population. Dominique attended the University of South Florida for her undergraduate degree where she majored in Communication Sciences and minored in Psychology. She attended Florida State University for her graduate degree where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Dominique’s clinical experience working with children in a variety of settings including homes, clinics, and schools. She has served children with articulation/phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and social/pragmatic disorders. She has always had an interest in working with pediatrics with her academic studies and clinical experiences solidifying this desire. Dominique loves to work closely with children of all ages and their families to help them communicate effectively in their everyday lives.
Dominique’s clinical experience working with children in a variety of settings including homes, clinics, and schools. She has served children with articulation/phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and social/pragmatic disorders. She has always had an interest in working with pediatrics with her academic studies and clinical experiences solidifying this desire. Dominique loves to work closely with children of all ages and their families to help them communicate effectively in their everyday lives.
Tanairy Clapso
B.S., SLP-A
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Tanairy has more than 10 years of experience working with children in Elementary schools as an Elementary and ESOL teacher. Tanairy attended Florida International University for her undergraduate studies in Elementary Education K-6th grade, and graduated Magma Cum Laude. She attended St. Thomas University for her graduate studies in Reading K-12th, graduated Magma Cum Laude. Tanairy is currently a graduate student at Florida State University working on her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology.
Tanairy is bilingual in both English and Spanish. She has worked in-person at schools and online with a variety of learners from different cultural backgrounds, autism spectrum disorder and physical disabilities. She has always had a passion for working with children of all ages and their families. Tanairy is excited to contribute her skills and passion to Project Speech and help empower clients to achieve their communication goals.
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