The Team
Nicole joined the AID-L family in April of 2019 and serves as the Clinical Director. She enjoys working with a variety of speech-language disorders including Autism, apraxia, and language delays. Nicole lives in Greenville with her husband and their dog. She has a passion for helping others find their voice. She believes in the power of play and that every child is unique.
Nicole attended the University of South Carolina where she earned an undergraduate degree in early childhood education in 2013, and a Master’s degree in Communication and Science Disorder in 2015. Nicole is excited to get to know you and your family, and to help achieve your families’ communication goals.
Nicole Snoad MSP, CCC-SLP
Clinic Director
Megan is AID-L’s Operations Manager, joining the team in September 2021. As Operations Manager, Megan oversees AIDL’s billing department, assists with administrative tasks, and operation strategies. She received her Bachelor’s of Science from Liberty University, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Healthcare Management. She continued her education at Liberty University receiving her Master’s in Public Health. She has held a variety of different positions across the healthcare and business industry, and is delighted to be a member of the AID-L family.
Megan moved from Southern Pines, NC with her husband and his two children to Greenville, SC in 2016, and quickly fell in love with the city. She enjoys cuddling with her lab-mix rescue Cooper and two cats Winnie and Jinxy, camping with her family, trying new restaurants, and binging a great podcast.
Megan Johnson MPH
Operations Manager
Kristin joined the team in August 2023. She is from Greenville, SC and has lived here her whole life. She enjoys spending family time with her husband and 5 kids, going to her kids soccer games, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Kristin Petit
Intake Coordinator
Claire joined AID-L in June 2019. She is passionate about providing children a voice, increasing their confidence, and teaching children that their words matter. Claire is a PROMPT trained therapist and has a special interest in severe speech sound disorders. She also loves working on social-pragmatic language skills, especially with older children. Overall, Claire enjoys working with all things speech and language! Claire values working with a team filled with individuals with special interests and different talents. She loves learning from each of her co-workers, along with her other OT and PT colleagues.
Claire always knew she wanted to work with children from a young age. She strives to help children find their voice and to increase their confidence to allow them to go through life doing their best. Claire once was a shy and quiet child, who had a difficult time communicating with others. She started cheerleading at the age of 10 and cheered through college, which taught her to become self-aware and to put confidence behind her words. Claire strives to help instill confidence in each child she works with, whether it be to improve the pronunciation of a speech sound, increase receptive and expressive language skills, or improve a child’s pragmatic language skills.
Claire grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She fell in love with Greenville while attending Furman University for a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. Claire later graduated from The University of Alabama with a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, but knew she wanted to move back to South Carolina. Claire now lives in Greenville with her sister and sweet cats. Claire enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring Greenville, playing games, and listening to music.
Claire Luttrell MS, CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Therapist
Emily joined AID-L in June 2020. She is passionate about providing children a way to communicate when they may not have a voice. Emily enjoys working with ACC, children with autism, Down Syndrome, language delays, and other developmental disabilities. Emily is PROMPT trained and loves working with severe speech sound disorders. She has experience working in preschool intervention programs, outpatient clinics, and K-8 schools. Emily believes in a collaborative, engaging, individualized approach to therapy.
Emily was born in Minnesota, but grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Mississippi in elementary education. Upon deciding to pursue Speech-Language Pathology as a career, she earned another bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from The University of Alabama. Emily completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Montevallo in Alabama.
Emily regularly participates in cardio and strength training, and enjoys baking, gardening, and hiking. She is excited about living in Greenville and looking forward to working with you and your family! She values team collaboration and evidence-based practice as foundation for treatment that is specific to each child’s unique needs. She is always looking forward to meeting and working with new families!
Emily Hedrich MS, CCC-SLP
Therapist
Kirby joined AID-L in July 2021. She loves being able to work with kids to equip them with the confidence and ability to communicate, recognizing the power of their words. She has special interests in AAC, language disorders and delays, phonological processes, and developmental disabilities. Kirby has experience working in pre-schools, elementary schools, hospitals, private clinics, and teletherapy services.
In undergraduate and graduate school at Appalachian State University, Kirby enjoyed working in a Theatre and Therapy research program- using theatre as part of speech therapy for young adults with disabilities with a final performance at the end of each semester. She is passionate about working with a collaborative, team approach of therapists to best serve each client.
Kirby grew up all over North Carolina, living in Linden before attending Appalachian State University in the mountains and working at Camp Seafarer on the coast! She is excited to now call South Carolina home. She enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, working out, and spending time with friends. Kirby is excited to work with you and your family!
Kirby Rose MS, CCC-SLP
Therapist
Tara joined the AID-L team in November of 2021. She believes that every human has something valuable to say, and she loves the opportunity to work with kids of all ages to help them eat, communicate, and self-advocate. Tara has certifications in DIR/Floortime®, the SOS Approach to Feeding, and SOFFI®.
Tara was born and raised in South Florida. After high school, she moved to Alabama where she attended the University of Alabama and earned her bachelor’s degrees in Communicative Disorders and Psychology in 2016. After two years of living overseas, she then went on to earn her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Montevallo in 2020. Tara has experience working with children of all ages in the schools, clinics, and a transition group for young adults with special needs. She also has adult medical experience from working in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities. Her specialities include working with non-speaking kids, AAC users, autistic individuals, and kids with pediatric feeding disorder.
Tara and her husband (Will), cats (Tudo and Mogu), and dog (MeiMei) live in Simpsonville where they love being outside and trying new foods.
Tara has a passion for learning, growing, and collaboration. She believes that we become the best versions of ourselves when we listen to others, learn from their experiences, and all work together to serve one another.
Tara Shingleton MS, CCC-SLP
Therapist
Roxanne Pope joined AID-L in September of 2022. She loves the ability to connect with children and their families and finds joy in helping children discover their voice as their confidence and speech/language skills increase. She has special interests in phonological disorders/speech sounds and early intervention. She has been a speech therapist for 5 years and has experience working with children of all ages in clinics, daycares, elementary schools, and in homes for the past three years. Her first two years as a speech therapist were spent gaining adult experience in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Roxanne grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish at Mississippi College, attended Louisiana Tech for her speech therapy prerequisite courses, and received her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology at Western Carolina University. After 7 years in Asheville, North Carolina, she moved to Greenville in September 2022.
Roxanne enjoys being outside, exploring restaurants, attending music events, reading, singing, and spending time with family and friends. She can’t wait to work with you and your family!
Roxanne Pope MS, CCC-SLP
Therapist
Rosalyn Clanton MS, CCC-SLP
Therapist
Jourdan Salas joined AID-L in 2023, with over 10 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Jourdan earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Jourdan has experience working in hospitals, pediatric outpatient rehab facilities, private practices, home settings, and in the schools. Jourdan has additional experience working in early intervention, and with children with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Feeding Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Articulation Disorders, ADD/ADHD and Down Syndrome.
Jourdan has a keen appreciated for the value that early intervention provides in a child’s life, and is proud to work closely with children and their families. Jourdan is passionate about her work and takes pride in the close relationship she forms with both the children and the families she works with.
Jourdan is certified by the America Speech Language Hearing Associate and is licensed by the state of Georgie, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, in speech and Language Pathology and Audiology.
When not working, Jourdan enjoys exercising, cooking, and playing tennis. Most importantly, she loves spending time with her two dogs, husband, and two young daughters.
Experiences and Trainings:
SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to feeding
PROMPT (Level two, Bridging Trained)
Beckman Oral Motor Protocol
SOFFI Method (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants)
Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia of Speech
Social Thinking Curriculum
Jourdan Salas MA, CCC-SLP
Therapist
Mia joined AID-L January of 2023 as an extern for her last semester of graduate studies at Jacksonville University in Florida. She graduated at the end of April with her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Mia attended the University of South Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her heart for this field is large and has been growing ever since she was a speech kid in elementary school and decided she wanted to be an SLP when she grew up.
Mia has always been passionate about developing intentional relationships with her patients and their families/caregivers to provide the best possible care and support team surrounding the patient. For kids of all ages, she believes communication is the key to human interaction and doing the hard things is possible when you learn to believe in yourself. She’s gained experience within the pediatric population in diverse settings (outpatient rehab (hospital), private practices, and schools) with a variety of diagnoses including expressive/receptive language, pragmatic language, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Down Syndrome, phonological process disorders, articulation disorders, and literacy disorders.
Originally from Florida, Mia moved to Greenville, SC in December with her husband, Forrest and her pup, Bailey to be closer to the mountains. She enjoys soaking up the outdoors at parks or on hiking trails with her family. You can also find Mia exploring Greenville and visiting local coffee shops with a book or journal in her hand.
Mia is excited to work and learn from you and your family!
Mia Buhrmaster MS, CF-SLP
Clinical Fellow
Our Board:
Our board of directors is comprised of nine passionate individuals who have three main duties as a ruling body. First is resource development and oversight to ensure adequate financial resources for execution of AID-L’s mission. Second, is planning the direction of goals of our organization. Lastly, our board establishes policies to govern AID-L’s operations and activities. There are additional non-voting board members who bring an organizational perspective to the rest of the group.
Terence McGee (Chair), Accountant, Self-Employed
Brian Gutbrod (Treasurer)
Jim Bennett, Financial Management Advisor
Dillen Hartley, Co-Owner, Advanced Therapy Solutions
Niel Visser, Co-Owner, Advanced Therapy Solutions
Peter Chen, CPA, MBA
Jessica Curry, Parent Advocate
Robin Roach, Parent Advocate
Summer 2023 Interns
Elisabeth is about to start her senior year at Clemson University and is majoring in Psychology and minoring in American Sign Language. She is passionate about helping others communicate, whether that be orally or visually through sign language.
She is taking SLP summer classes
through Columbia College as prerequisites for graduate school and is applying later this year. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, playing with her dog, and spending time with friends and family.
Following her graduation at Clemson in December of 2023, she plans to attend graduate school to earn a masters degree in SLP. She
has absolutely loved shadowing and learning from SLPs at AID-L and other therapy settings. Although she is still deciding on what kind of
setting she wants to work in, she knows that she wants to work with children.
