About Us

Susan has been in private practice for over thirty years in the Bay Area. She is a graduate from Eastern Illinois University and received a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Texas Tech. Susan has expertise in the management of neurological communication disorders and language learning disorders with extensive experience as a speech/language pathologist in hospitals, medical facilities, special education settings, and home health care.

Chris received his Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and joined SPG in 2019. Prior to joining the SPG team, his professional experience included operational leadership of a multi-state special education school system with over 40 locations. Chris has coordinated Master Contract collaboration across California and has formerly served as a Human Resources Director. In addition, Chris engages in legislation and advocacy as a board member, and former president, of the California Association of Private Special Education Schools and Agencies (CAPSES).

Valerie has worked for SPG since 2007 and oversees all financial aspects of the company. She has a BS in Economics and Accounting from St. Mary’s College and over 30 years of accounting experience. Valerie wholeheartedly embraces the notion that “SPG’s Employees are its Customers” and leads the Finance Team with that motto in mind. She has enjoyed helping SPG grow into a premier multidisciplinary company recognized for its excellence by its Customers and peers. Valerie helped form SPG’s non-profit organization, Children’s Services International, and serves as its Treasurer in a voluntary capacity.

Jenny received her Master of Science in Communicative Disorders at San Francisco State University in 2000. She has a wide range of experience working with speech and language disorders in both children and adults, as a clinician, researcher, university instructor and SLP/CF supervisor. Jenny has published a number of research articles related to primary progressive aphasia (PPA), apraxia of speech and variants of aphasia due to stroke. She has also developed apps, books and parent education related to early literacy. Her areas of interest include aphasia, semantic dementia, ADHD, dyslexia, autism and motor speech disorders. She has particularly enjoyed working with multidisciplinary diagnostic teams to develop school-based and family-centered treatment plans.

Mary received her Bachelor degree in Communication Disorders and her Master degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Worcester State College in Worcester, MA. Mary has worked with preschool children and school-age students in public school settings. She has been active in collaborating with classroom teachers and adapting curriculum materials to enhance students’ learning potentials. Mary has extensive experience working with articulation/phonological disorders, auditory processing disorders, language delays and pre-literacy skills. She has presented seminars for graduate students at Bay Area Universities on a variety of subjects, including picture communication systems and “Navigating Through the CFY/ RPE Maze.”

Sean Green M.S., CCC-SLP received his Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, Sacramento. He serves as Director of School Based Services with The Speech Pathology Group. Sean’s primary responsibilities include supervising and supporting SPG’s educationally based speech and language pathologists (SLPs) throughout Sacramento, Placer and Yolo Counties, creating and presenting professional development trainings and collaborating with school district special education directors and program coordinators.
In addition, he serves as a faculty member for the Communication Sciences andDisorders Program at CSU, Sacramento and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for both the California Speech and Hearing Association (CSHA) and the CSHA Foundation. Professional development topics include Pragmatic Assessment, RTI-Articulation, RTI-Language, Eligibility Criteria in Schools, Intelligibility and Speech Sound Disorder, ESSA and Dyslexia.

Jill received her Master of Science degree in Education with an emphasis in Communication Disorders from The College of Saint Rose in New York. Her work experience includes communication disorders associated with autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, developmental verbal apraxia, and central auditory processing disorders. Her advanced training includes Hanen, “It Takes Two to Talk” and the PROMPT therapy method. Her other areas of interest include social-pragmatic disorders and early intervention services with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training. Jill is also educated in DIR/Floortime Method. Jill loves living in the Bay Area with her husband and two children. She enjoys having coffee with friends, going to Lake Tahoe and cheering on her children during sporting events.

Erika has an MS in Accounting and started with SPG in the Finance Department in 2012. Her passion for improving systems and processes lead to her current role as the Director of Information Systems. She played a pivotal role in building the foundation for SPG’s platform systems. Her goal is to continue to find efficient and innovative ways to use technology and data to ensure SPG has the most advanced tools it needs to succeed and grow.

RoseMarie has 23 years of human resources experience in various industries including a variety of healthcare organizations such as urgent care, hospitalist & emergency medicine, organ & tissue procurement, and Programs of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) environments. In addition to her HR roles in the healthcare arena, she has also held HR positions in banking, medical malpractice insurance, and auction & valuations firms. Prior to transitioning into HR, she worked as an operations leader in several Bay Area law firms where she was named “Manager of the Year” in a four state region.

RoseMarie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Oregon (GO DUCKS!) and she holds two HR certifications – PHR & SHRM-CP. She is a die hard Duck who is personally funding $25,000 in scholarships for students at the University of Oregon and recently partnered with the university on a crowdfunding campaign to double the scholarship fund to $50,000 to help even more students.

RoseMarie is the proud fur mom to two seven-year old buff colored Cocker Spaniel litter mates named Peanut and Cashew.