Heidi L. Rabe, MA, CCC-SLP/L, is a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with students with a variety of speech, language, literacy, or complex communication challenges and specializes in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC). Heidi has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to AAC and has worked in a variety of private and educational settings in the Chicago area and Dublin, Ireland.


Heidi received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.

Marissa Esparza, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a bilingual Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist passionate about supporting her clients and their loved one to develop effective communication. She works with a variety of speech, language, literacy, or complex communication challenges and specializes in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC). Marissa’s past experience working in research drives her practice as she works to personalize therapy and evaluation by adapting best practices based on current research and unique individual needs.

Marissa received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.