Meet The Team

Melissa Peters Yang M.S., CCC-SLP & CLC, is the founder and program director at Speak Live Play. Knowing her endearly as “Mel” to her associates and clients, Melissa received her Bachelor of Science degree from George Washington University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. Melissa achieved her Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential in 2023 after eight years in practice specializing in infant feeding. She utilizes these credentials to best serve all populations, from infants to the elderly. Melissa possesses over five years of extensive experience in the hospital setting. Currently serving as the Supervisor of Rehabilitation at Providence St. John’s Health Center, she plays a pivotal role in program development for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST). Within this capacity at Providence St. John’s, Melissa adeptly attends to patients with diverse medical diagnoses, encompassing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and adult patients. Her professional background also includes valuable hospital experience gained at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach, California.

Anna graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelors in Speech, Language and Hearing, and a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. She is licensed in the state of California, holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence, and is a member of The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Asia Anderson graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a minor in Business and Philosophy. While working in the education field as a special ed instructional aide and a substitute teacher…

Crystal Manlapas M.S., OTR/L received her Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Los Angeles, and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University Center for Graduate Studies in Los Angeles, California. She has experience working with children on the autism spectrum, with sensory processing disorders and deficits, fine and gross motor delays, developmental delays, and picky eaters.

Elizabeth completed her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Communications at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and earned her Master’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, at Columbia University in New York, New York.

Kellie graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s in Speech, Language, and Hearing, and a Masters’s in Education from Grand Canyon University with multiple subject credential. She is licensed in the state of California.

Kellie has worked with children aging from 1-18 years old. She has experience targeting articulation ,social skills, receptive and expressive language.

Kim is a Certified Speech Language Pathologist who has been practicing for 2 years. She is licensed in the state of California, holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency, and is a member of The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She received her B.S. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the State University of New York at Geneseo and her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Molloy College in New York.

Molly Zuelke M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified Speech Language Pathologist. She is licensed in the state of California, holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence, and is a member of The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She received..

Sara Lewandowski holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Counseling from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA..

Shabnam Amirieh completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Cal State Northridge and subsequently obtained her SLPA license. Then, she earned her Master’s in Education Instruction and Curriculum from California State University Bakersfield. She is a practicing behavioral therapist who genuinely loves working with children and making a positive impact in their lives. Making a difference in childrens’ lives as a Speech…