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PEDIATRIC TEAM

PEDIATRIC THERAPY ADMINISTRATION

Angeles has been with Strive since May 2025. She graduated from Fort Vancouver H.S. in 2023 and is currently attending Clark Community College.

Angeles Valencia-Morales

Scheduler / Care Coordinator

Sherry has been with Strive since April 2026. She has worked in the interpreting field for over 10 years, specifically medical interpreting. She is nationally certified through the National Board of Certification for Medical interpreters, a certified medical interpreter in the state of Oregon, and possesses her medical interpretation credential through DSHS in the state of Washington. She is a native Spanish speaker, originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, South America. She’s also a member of Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society and the American Translators Association. I am passionate about languages and I enjoy acting as a cultural and linguistic bridge for our clients and providers.

Sherry Duckworth

Interpreter, Spanish

Beth has been with Strive since March of 2021. She has a Masters of Science in Education: Birth to Three from Wheelock College and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Women’s Studies from University of Vermont. She specializes in Early Intervention, Complex Medical Needs, Social-Emotional Development, Self-Regulation, Strength based/positive behavior interventions, Parents as Teachers, Functional, family/child-centered routines, and is a Certified Therapeutic Horse Back Riding Instructor.

Beth Markell, M.S. Ed; CEIS

VP of Pediatric Therapy

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

Becca has been with Strive since June 2026. She graduated from Pacific University with an MS in Speech-Language Pathology and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) with an expected completion date of October 2026. She also graduated from Portland State University with a BS in Social Science.

Rebecca (Becca) Hembree, MS, CF-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow

Becca has been with Strive since December 2025. She has Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Oregon.

Rebecca (Becca) Kilpatrick, MS, CCC-SLP,

Speech-Language Pathologist

Natalie has been with Strive since June 2020. She holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development.

Natalie Cottrell, MS, CCC-SLP

Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS

Chelsea has been with Strive since November 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from West Texas A&M University. She specializes Early Childhood Special Education.

Chelsea Piper

Early Intervention Special Education Teacher Supervisor

Kristin has been with Strive since September 2023. She holds a Masters in Education Curriculum and Instruction: Trauma and Resilience in Education from Concordia University as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Education with a minor in Kinesiology from Pacific Lutheran University. She specializes in Early Childhood Special Education.

Kristin Lent

Early Intervention Specialist & FRC

Sara has been with Strive since July of 2026. She has a Masters of Science (M.S.) in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education from Portland State University and a B.A. in Sociology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

Sara Fritsch

Early Intervention Special Education Teacher

FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATORS

Christina Miller

Family Resource Coordinator

Allison has been with Strive since June 2026. She has an M.Ed from Portland State University with experience in early childhood and k-12 teaching, and B.S in History from Portland State University.

Allison Hutchings

Family Resource Coordinator

Parker Shank

Family Resource Coordinator

Isabel Flores

Family Resource Coordinator

PHYSICAL
THERAPISTS

Meagan has been with Strive since July 2026. She has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Carroll College in Helena, MT. She specializes in Early Intervention, Neonatal Touch & Massage Therapist (NTMT), and Pediatric Concussion and Vestibular.

Meagan Starr, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Samantha has been with Strive since August 2024. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arkansas State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. She specializes in Early Intervention.

Samantha Scott, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Lauren has been with Strive since July 2019. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Minor in Psychology from Marquette University. She specializes in Early Intervention, Intensive Physical Therapy, TheraSuit Method, Primitive Reflex Integration, Dynamic-task-specific approaches to neuromuscular electrical stimulation (TASES) and Astronaut Training.

Lauren Snyder, PT, DPT, PCS

Physical Therapist

With Strive since August 2007, Jessica holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Western Washington University. She specializes in Intensive Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Primitive Reflex Integration, Pediatric Neurological rehabilitation, Anatomy Trains Myofascial Release, Adaptive Equipment acquisition, Functional Activity training, Dynamic Movement strategies, Gross motor development connection with visual rehabilitation.

Jessica DeLong, PT, DPT

Supervising Physical Therapist

Angela has been with Strive since February 2022. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health and Sciences and specializes in Early Intervention.

Angela Andrews, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Ann Thu has been with Strive since December 2024. She has a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Anh Thu Nguyen, OTD OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Daniel (he/him) has been with Strive since July 2024. He has his Master of Occupational Therapy from Eastern Washington University, and Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Western Washington University. Born in Anchorage, AK, he has a huge love for all things outdoors, including hiking, camping, Nordic skiing, ice skating and swimming. As a former Program Coordinator for a summer program for youth with autism at FACES NW, paraeducator, and recreation leader with Max Higbee Center, Daniel has diverse experiences working with children and adults with developmental disabilities in various settings. During his graduate studies, he gained knowledge regarding sensory integration techniques, picky eating, and Floortime techniques to support social skill development.

Daniel Libertini, OT OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

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