Speech-Language Pathologists
Karine Tardif M.A., RSLP
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified in Speech-Language Pathology by SAC,
Beehive Therapy Co-Founder.
Karine graduated from Western Washington University in 2003. She has worked with children and adults as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a hospital setting and in the private sector. Karine offers S-LP services in English and French.
Karine’s enthusiasm for helping others shines through in her work as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Her experience and areas of interest are varied, but Karine is particularly dedicated to working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Pragmatic/Social Language Difficulties.
Amanda Lenk M.H.A., M.Cl.Sc., RSLP
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified in Speech-Language Pathology by SAC,
Beehive Therapy Co-Founder.
Amanda graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2002. She has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings, including a children’s treatment centre, a hospital setting and the private sector.
Amanda’s love of learning languages sparked her interest in Speech-Language Pathology and her desire to help people communicate with one another. She enjoys working with clients with developmental language delays, speech-sound production errors, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Apraxia of Speech.
Marleis B. M.Sc, RSLP
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
Marleis graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2018. She loves working as a Speech-Language Pathologist and exercising her creativity to help individuals and families grow their communication skills. Marleis is especially passionate about working with clients who present with developmental delays, apraxia of speech and stuttering.
Cally H., M.CL., Sc, RSLP
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
Cally graduated from Western University in 2021. Cally’s passion for the field of speech-language pathology is fueled by her belief that everyone deserves to be able to communicate. She is committed to using evidence-based therapy practices that are engaging and client-centered.
Cally has experience working with clients with articulation, language, fluency, literacy, and social communication difficulties. She is particularly interested in working with clients with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Cally has earned Hanen’s It Takes Two to Talk® Certification and a Sensory Processing Certificate.
Devon I., M.A., RSLP
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified in Speech-Language Pathology by SAC
Devon graduated from Western Washington University in 2010. She has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist with children and adults in a hospital setting and in the private sector. Prior to becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist, Devon worked as a Behavioural Interventionist.
Devon is passionate about working with clients who present with developmental language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia of Speech, and Pragmatic/Social Language difficulties.
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Kelsey P., M.Sc., SLP, RSLP
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
Kelsey graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2023. She has 10 years of experience working with neurodiverse clients, working as a Behaviour Interventionist and then as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant before becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Kelsey enjoys working with clients with Developmental Speech and Language Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Pragmatic/Social Language difficulties.
Supriya J
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
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Elaina N
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
Elaina graduated from the University of Limerick, Ireland with a Master of Science in Speech and Language Therapy. She has experience working with children and adults across a variety of clinical settings and currently provides Speech-Language Pathology services at Beehive Therapy.
Elaina is passionate about creating engaging, individualized therapy that supports meaningful communication in everyday life. Her experience and areas of interest are varied, with a particular interest in working with children with Autism, speech and language delays, and individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Alyse L., B.S., SLPA
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Alyse graduated from Arizona State University in 2012. She has worked as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with children in the private sector in the United States and Canada. Alyse pairs her energetic personality with her enjoyment of working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental language delays, and pragmatic/social language difficulties.
Alyse has taken workshops and been mentored in many of the approaches used by our SLPs, including Reference & Regulate, Social Thinking and Oral-Placement Therapy.
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Emily P., CDA, ECE
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Emily graduated from Georgian College in 2018 with a diploma in Early Childhood Education and the Communicative Disorders Assistant program at the same college in 2020.
Emily worked for 2 years in Ontario as an SLPA in a public school district and in private practice before moving to BC to join Beehive. Emily has experience supporting children across a broad range of speech, language, and communication areas, including articulation and speech sound development, receptive and expressive language, reading and literacy, fluency and stuttering, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Emily is passionate about using play-based therapy strategies to help clients achieve their speech and language goals in meaningful and functional ways.
Kristen M., B.A., SLPA
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Kristen graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then completed the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Professional Certificate through the University of Vermont in 2019.
Kristen’s background in English, Psychology, and Communication Disorders enables her to work with a variety of clients including those with special needs, and she especially enjoys working with children with speech-sound production errors and language-based disorders.
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Jessica L., BA, BEd.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Jessica is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and elementary school teacher with a strong foundation in both education and communication supports. She holds Bachelor’s degrees from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the University of British Columbia.
Prior to teaching, Jessica worked as an Educational Assistant for seven years.
Jessica brings a compassionate and holistic approach to helping children thrive. She is passionate about fostering meaningful social connections through language and values the principles of social-emotional learning.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
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Gen T., ECE Diploma Candidate
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Gen is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education at Capilano University, with the goal of attending graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology. While in high school, Gen had the opportunity to assist a Speech-Language Pathologist, which sparked a passion that has led her to explore career roles including Behaviour Interventionist, Education Assistant, and Early Childhood Educator.
Gen is passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and social communication challenges. She values a play-based, inclusive approach that fosters connection and meaningful progress in each child’s journey.
Samantha Perks
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Samantha is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant at Beehive Therapy. She completed the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Major program at MacEwan University, and has been dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs for the past 15+ years.
Throughout her career, Samantha has worked in a variety of roles, including Child Support Worker, Case Manager, Education Assistant, One-to-One Special Needs Worker, and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. These experiences have provided her with a strong understanding of child development and the unique strengths and needs of each child she supports.
Samantha is passionate about helping children develop meaningful communication skills, with a particular interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She believes that every child deserves a way to express themselves and enjoys partnering with families to help children build confidence and connect with the world around them.
As a mother of three, Samantha understands the joys and challenges of raising children, and brings empathy and patience to her work. She is committed to creating positive, engaging therapy experiences that empower children to reach their communication goals.
Jenna S., SLPA Diploma
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
With over seven years of experience as a Speech Therapist Assistant, Jenna is deeply committed to supporting and empowering children in their communication journey.
While earning her diploma from MacEwan University, Jenna discovered her love for the field of speech-language pathology and the meaningful connections it fosters. She has returned to school to pursue further education and become a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Jenna is continually inspired by the dedicated colleagues she work alongside and finds great joy in working with children, whose laughter and individual perspectives remind me to appreciate the small moments.
Gabrielle Soriano
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Gabrielle is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist in the Philippines and earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology from the University of the Philippines–Manila in 2012. She has experience working with children and individuals with diverse communication needs across multidisciplinary settings. In 2016, she also completed the Technological Intervention in Giving Alternative and Augmentative Communication (TInIG AAC) program and earned her certificate.
In 2022, Gabrielle moved to Canada as an international student and completed a Certificate in Disability and Community Support at Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She subsequently worked in community-based settings, supporting individuals with diverse abilities through a person-centered approach and in accordance with the ALIDA Act.
Gabrielle believes that no two people are the same and is passionate about adapting her approach to each individual's personality, strengths, and communication needs. She believes that genuinely enjoying the time spent with each person is an important part of building a meaningful therapeutic relationship.
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Rebeca Tapora
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Mireya Klassen
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Aimee
Accounting & Billing Manager
Aimee is the person to contact if you have billing questions. She is also a great resource when looking into additional funding sources. Aimee always enjoys helping our clients, and as a mother of two children with Autism, she understands the joys and challenges of having children with special needs.
Simon
Administration
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In Memoriam
Evelyn Fang
Office Manager, Accounting & Client Services
Evelyn was our first Beehive Therapy Office Manager. Her kindness, patience, and calm demeanour kept Beehive running smoothly. Her cheerful nature and sense of humour were enjoyed by everyone. She is greatly missed.