Erika Attwood, M.S., CCC-SLP
Erika earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Elementary Special Education from Syracuse University on 2000, and then went on to receive her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2011. Erika was born and raised on the east coast (Upstate, NY and Boston, MA), but moved west after graduating from Syracuse University. She has explored various areas of the west coast including San Francisco, Seattle, and Lake Tahoe. Erika knew she had passion for educating and helping children, so she pursued a career as a Speech and Language Pathologist. Erika began her career as an independent speech therapist in a private practice then moved onto owning her own pediatric speech therapy business in Reno, NV. Erika has experience with a variety of children with communication delays, including specific language impairment (SLI), cochlear implants, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), phonological/ articulation delays and early intervention (birth to 3 years). Erika loves working with diverse children with diverse needs, empowering families with knowledge, continually learning and impacting lives forever through speech therapy! In her free time, she loves to cook, listen to reggae music, go “thrifting” with her teenage daughter and to do creative art projects with her Kindergartener.
Kelly Galvan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kelly received her Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Northern Arizona University. Upon receiving her BS degree, Kelly worked as a speech therapy aide for a private pediatric practice in southern California, which is where she is originally from. Kelly then fulfilled her Master level educational & clinical requirements in the field of Speech Pathology at University of Nevada, Reno graduating in 2000. Kelly has since then been living in the Reno/Tahoe area. She enjoys the challenges and rewards of treating speech-language delayed and non-verbal children. She also is passionate about educating parents and helping families understand their child's communicative needs. Her hobbies outside of work include: skiing, running, scrap booking, and enjoying family time.
Maria Ramiro, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maria was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to the United States in 2001. Maria graduated with distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno earning a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a minor in Developmental Disabilities. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010. She has a varied background of providing services in private clinic, elementary, rehabilitation, skilled nursing settings, as well as Early Intervention, providing speech therapy in client’s homes or in the child’s most natural environment.
Maria is fluent in both Filipino and English. Maria is passionate about childhood communication and language learning disabilities. Maria has attended a number of seminars related to sensory processing disorders and autism. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her nine year old son.
Adriana Ferguson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adriana graduated from the University of Nevada – Reno (UNR) earning her Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology, and a Masters of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She is from South America. Adriana is fluent in English and Spanish. Adriana has been working in Early Intervention with children and their families, especially for those from non-English speaking countries. She has experience working with a wide variety of pediatric populations including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, and Language Delays. Adriana enjoys working with children, and collaborating with their families as she strongly believes in the importance of Early Intervention, and its positive outcomes. In collaboration with the Clinic of Autism at UNR, she is involved in the research on “The Influence of Culture in Obtaining a Diagnosis of ASD in the Latino Families”.
Sierra Geritz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sierra is a pediatric speech-language pathologist from Minnesota who now calls Sparks, Nevada, home. She has found her dream job working with the pediatric population—it’s truly her passion! Sierra earned her Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead and her Master of Science from the University of North Dakota.
As a child-led, play-based therapist, Sierra loves building strong connections with the children and families she serves. She is dedicated to making each speech therapy session fun, engaging, and rewarding, ensuring that every child feels successful while developing their communication skills. Her areas of focus include early language acquisition, autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and feeding therapy. She finds great joy in watching children grow in independence and learn to advocate for themselves.
When she’s not working, Sierra enjoys exploring Nevada with her husband, Alex. The only member of their household who misses the cold and snow in the Midwest is their 145-pound Bernese Mountain Dog, Dibz.
Kelley Pisciotta, M.S. CCC-SLP
Kelley was born and raised in Reno Nevada. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and earned her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Chapman University in Orange, CA. Upon receiving her degree, she has moved back and forth between San Diego and Reno working in private practice as well as the school’s districts with children from birth to high school age. She and her family are now back in Reno and happy to be near family and friends and be back at APT. Kelley has a passion for working with the pediatric population and their families and fostering a strong therapy to home connection. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being with friends and family, and getting outdoors with her husband and daughter.