Inclusive Speech & Language Services, LLC

Ana grew up in Buffalo and is now the proud Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Inclusive Speech & Language Services. She is licensed in New York State, nationally credentialed from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and received a Professional Teaching Certification in Speech and Language Disabilities. Ana received her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University with minors in American Sign Language, Spanish, and Psychology. She continued her education to obtain a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Gallaudet University. At Gallaudet, Ana became proficient in American Sign Language from being immersed in the Deaf Community everyday. Ana is a strong believer that knowing ASL has made her a better SLP. After graduating from Gallaudet, Ana returned home to Buffalo and began her career as an SLP. She has worked in a variety of settings. These include private practices, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and a Deaf school. Ana's experiences ranges from newborns to palliative care that presented with various communication and swallowing disorders. Currently, she works at a St. Mary’s School for the Deaf and her private practice, Inclusive Speech & Language Services. Ana's interests include the Deaf and hard of hearing and linguistically/culturally-diverse populations. Ana resides in Clarence, New York with her fiancé. When not in the office, she enjoys traveling, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, and attending concerts.