Tia Hein, M.S., CCC-SLP
Tia is a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist who graduated from Biola University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Tia is passionate about working with adult clients due to her personal experience as a stroke survivor. Her areas of specialty include aphasia, swallowing, motor speech, voice, and cognitive communication disorders. Throughout her career, Tia has provided speech therapy services to patients in all stages of recovery and in both the hospital and clinic settings, as well as over telehealth. She is passionate about creating individualized goals and therapy sessions for each client in order to help them progress towards their communication goals.
Kerry Anne Haggerty, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kerry Anne is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, who provides speech therapy to those at B.R.A.I.N. She completed both undergraduate and graduate education to become a Speech Language Pathologist at Biola University. She has been a volunteer at B.R.A.I.N. for 5 years which is where she developed a passion for serving survivors of TBI and stroke. She has experience practicing in a variety of settings including: outpatient rehabilitation hospital, post acute rehabilitation hospital, and public schools.
Call/Text Kerry Anne at 562-972-7422 or email her at kerryanne.haggerty@thebrainsite.org to make your appointment today for individual therapy or the Let’s Talk Class (Aphasia Group).
Taylor Hullett, M.S., CCC-SLP
Taylor is a dedicated speech-language pathologist who earned her Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton and her Master’s degree from Chapman University. Inspired to enter the field after her grandmother experienced a stroke, Taylor is passionate about helping others navigate similar challenges and regain their independence. During her graduate training, she gained valuable experience on the interdisciplinary acquired brain injury team at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. She currently also works in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, serving individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Taylor first joined B.R.A.I.N. as a volunteer and later as a graduate student, and she is thrilled to return as a team member.
Amara Chester, M.S., CCC-SLP
Amara graduated from Biola University with her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022. She interned at B.R.A.I.N while in graduate school, and it was here where she realized her passion for caring for and working alongside those who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. She values the family-like atmosphere of B.R.A.I.N, and its emphasis on community-driven and functional care. She currently lives in Westminster with her husband, Zach, and her kitten, Bennington.
Call/Text Amara at 802-379-3608 or email at amarachester5@gmail.com to make your appointment today for individual therapy.
Jesse Coyle, M.A., CCC-SLP
Jesse is the proud father of three and husband to an amazing teacher. He has served as a speech and language pathologist for over a decade. Professionally, he is a UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider for Adolescents, a state and nationally licensed and credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in brain injuries, adult language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, voice disorders, speech articulation and sound disorders, language delays, developmental delays and fluency. He is a graduate of California State University Long Beach where he earned a Masters Degree in Communicative Disorders.
Jesse leads our Guy’s Group on Thursday afternoons
When: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: $20 partners, $25 non-partners
The Guys’ Group is a specialized communication group for men, led by a seasoned male Speech-Language Pathologist with 15 years of experience. This group aims to enhance communication skills and foster a supportive brotherhood, encouraging growth in independence, initiation, self-care, healthy living, and leadership. Participants will work on regaining lost skills and acquiring new ones, ultimately improving their own lives and positively impacting their families and communities.
Call/Text Jesse at 714-580-4888 for more information on the Guy’s Group.