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Staff Group: ESIT – North Team


Deborah G.

October 13, 2025  |   |  By Encompass

Prior to being a COTA, I worked as a paraeducator for children with special needs in elementary school, both in Washington State and in India, where I lived with my family for eight years. I made a late career shift, recently graduating from Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s OTA program in 2025 while having a […]

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Dawn S.

September 22, 2025  |   |  By Encompass

My daughter and our family have been part of the Encompass community since 2019 through ESIT, preschool, summer camps, and various therapy programs. I am looking forward to learning about all the ways I can help other families in the community and having the opportunity to contribute to Encompass’s mission and values. Outside of work, […]

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Jamey T.

July 7, 2025  |   |  By Encompass

I am a newly graduated psychology major from Seattle University. I am looking forward to being part of an amazing community that aims to help families and children thrive and grow. I love trying new food spots, going to concerts, and spending time with my dog bambam!

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Fiona G.

May 21, 2024  |   |  By Encompass

Fiona loves working with families and connecting them with information and resources to help them support their child’s development and participation in activities that are meaningful to them. On the weekends she enjoys hiking, sewing, creating and spending time with family and friends.

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Ashley N., M.S. CCC-SLP

June 6, 2023  |   |  By Encompass

Ashley received her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Emerson College in 2023 and works in the Early Intervention Program at Encompass. Ashley is passionate around supporting and empowering children and families in their home and community. Her primary focus is on infant and toddler feeding, sleep and communication. In her free time, […]

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Jennifer W., M.S. CCC-SLP

July 20, 2022  |   |  By Encompass

I graduated from the University of Rhode Island with my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, where I gained clinical experience in a school and private practice setting. I have worked as a Home-Based Therapy Worker and have volunteered as a classroom assistant in an elementary school.  I am looking forward to learning as much as […]

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