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).

Marianne Aquino, B.S., SLPA, is a speech-language pathologist assistant with over 7 years of experience working with populations of varied disabilities and age ranges (children, adults, and seniors).  She has been with Speak Live Play for three years. …

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…

Penina graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Touro College Los Angeles and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati.