Our Staff

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Laurie Ross-Brennan is the founder and President of Laurie Ross Brennan & Associates which opened its doors in 1981. Laurie Ross-Brennan graduated from the University of New Mexico with distinction with a Bachelor of Arts in May, 1980. While completing course work in Speech and Language Pathology, she became an interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. She furthered her academic training by obtaining a Master’s of Science degree from the University of New Mexico in December, 1981. She became a Speech & Language Pathologist, certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1981. 

 Quinn received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications Disorders from the University of Northern Colorado and her Master of Science in Speech from the University of New Mexico. Quinn holds a certificate of Clinical Competency and is licensed with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Quinn is licensed to practice in New Mexico. Quinn has been a full-time employee of Laurie Ross-Brennan and Associates since August 2004. She has experience with geriatrics, adults, and pediatrics and has worked with early intervention from birth to three.  

Katie is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She moved to Arizona and went to the University of Arizona to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences. She eventually moved to New Mexico and went to University of New Mexico for her Master’s degree. Katie developed a love for speech pathology when she did volunteer work with a speech pathologist in high school. She originally studied pre-pharmacy, but soon realized that speech pathology is her true passion. She enjoys working with adults and the DD waiver population. In her free time, Katie loves learning new musical instruments, buying new plants and searching for fossils. 

 Beatriz (Bea) (she/her) was born and raised in Arizona. Before pursuing her Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Arizona, she worked in health information management. Bea transitioned into speech-language pathology to align her career with her interests in communication and helping others. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, podcasts, reading, and trying new things.   

 Nicole was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She attended the University of New Mexico where she obtained her bachelors of science in Family Studies in hopes to pursue a career in social work. In 2012 her career path changed, and she obtained her masters of science in Communication Disorders. Since 2016, she has enjoyed working with clients, their families, and their interdisciplinary teams to support individuals with diverse backgrounds and communication needs. Nicole has a specific interest in working with adults with developmental disorders. In her free time, Nicole enjoys being outdoors, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her children, husband, and dogs. 

Kylee attended the University of New Mexico, where she obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in speech-language pathology. She enjoys working with adult populations with varying diagnoses and is interested in pediatric feeding and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Kylee was born and raised in New Mexico and feels passionately about serving the community she grew up in. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places in Albuquerque and spending time with her two cats.  

Evelyn received her BA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from the University of Washington. She went on to get her MS in speech-language pathology from the University of New Mexico, where she also completed a thesis on teacher’s perceptions of students who stutter.  As a person who stutters herself, Evelyn is especially interested in fluency therapy. She also enjoys working on articulation and language and literacy with children.  Evelyn was born and raised in Eagle River, Alaska. In her free time, she enjoys ice skating, reading and spending time with her husband, daughter and two dogs.  

Victoria was born in Brazil and moved to the United States when she was 9 years old. She is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish. Victoria earned a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with a focus and minor in Spanish at Florida Atlantic University before finding her passion for Speech and Language Pathology. Victoria relocated to New Mexico where she earned a Master of Science Degree in Speech language Pathology at the University of New Mexico. Victoria enjoys working with both adults and children. When not at work Victoria enjoys traveling, paddle-boarding and spending time with her cats.

Vanessa is originally from El Paso, Texas. Vanessa earned her Bachelors of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of New Mexico. She obtained her Master of Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of New Mexico. Vanessa is bilingual in English and Spanish. Vanessa enjoys working with a wide range of ages and disorders. As well as servicing the needs of bilingual (Spanish/English) children with speech and language disorders. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting and plants!

Sara was born and raised in New Mexico, moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico where she received her Master of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences. She first came across the field of speech-language pathology in high school when she shadowed an SLP in her hometown and has loved it ever since. She enjoys working with the adult population, serving individuals on the DD waiver program but also maintains an interest in serving populations of various ages. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with her dogs, training jiu-jitsu, and collecting plants.