Liliana received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Alabama and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Monmouth University. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), is licensed by the State of New Jersey, and is certified by the New Jersey Department of Education as a Speech-Language Specialist.
Liliana has provided speech and language services across public schools, charter schools, private schools, and in-home therapy settings. She has experience conducting evaluations and providing treatment for children with receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, pragmatic language challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and complex communication needs, including children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Throughout her career, Liliana has enjoyed collaborating with families, educators, and related service professionals to create individualized treatment plans that support each child’s strengths and communication goals.
Liliana is passionate about child-centered therapy that helps children develop functional communication skills and become confident communicators. She believes every child deserves a way to express their wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas, and she values creating meaningful opportunities for communication across environments, including through caregiver training that supports progress at home.
In her free time, Liliana enjoys spending time with family and friends and trying new restaurants.