Speech Therapy Department
Lismariel
Lismariel holds a Bachelor's level Speech/Language Pathology Assistant license and Certified Early Interventionist (Early Steps Provider). She has been Certified and Licensed as Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant for over 10 years. Lismariel is also an infant and toddler developmental specialist (ITDS) with the state of Florida who specializes in birth to three-year old development. Lismariel is married with one child. She is very passionate about the services she provides to her clients and the caregiver education that she provided to the families trough the years. She loves to travel and explore the amazing world with live in.
Caitlin
Caitlin has been a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist for 8 years. She holds her Florida State license and is nationally certified through the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her Bachelor’s of Sciences in Communication and Disorders from the University of Central Florida (2014). She also received her Master’s of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida (2016). Her current certifications include: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) and Beckman Oral Motor Therapy.
Abby
Abby graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2019. She later continued her education to pursue her Speech/Language Pathology Assistant license at the University of Central Florida. Her experience includes working with children and teens with speech and language needs including: articulation, social language, oral motor, expressive/receptive language, cognitive skills, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and fluency.
She is passionate about helping her clients find their voice and supporting family education in the process. In her free time she loves baking, reading, spending time with friends and family.
Claudia
Claudia grew up in Orlando, Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has been certified and licensed as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in the State of Florida since 2015. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Expressive/Receptive Language Disorders, Developmental Apraxia of Speech and Articulation/Phonological Disorders. Claudia is passionate about helping her clients find their voices and strengthening their communication skills.
Lauren
Lauren is a bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist who graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has worked extensively with toddlers, preschool and school-aged children, and adults in a variety of settings. Her experience includes delivery of therapy services to clients with varying speech and language needs, including articulation and phonology disorders, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), fluency disorders, and receptive/expressive language disorders. Lauren is especially passionate about supporting and empowering clients through collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.
Desire
Desire grew up in Kissimmee, Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is certified and licensed through the state of florida as a Speech Language Pathologist Assitant. Graduating in 2023, she is determined to continue education in the field. Her experience includes working with children and teens with a variety of speech and language needs such as, Articulation/Phonological, Fluency, Receptive/Expressive, Autism spectrum, and many other disorders. She has a passion for helping others, and loves to work with children and to see them succeed. She believes that everyone is different and that everyone belongs. In her spare time, you can find Desire traveling, reading books, cooking, and spending a lot of time with her family and pets.
janezka
Janezka is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who obtained her Master's Degree from Ana G Mendez University in Puerto Rico. She has four years of experience in this field and has developed a deep passion for assisting children to reach their communication goals. She is dedicated to continuous learning and expanding her expertise to better serve clients. Currently, she holds certifications in Beckman Oral Motor, SOFFI, and various courses related to addressing picky eaters.
Mohanie
Mohanie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2021. She previously worked in the school system at Orange County Public Schools at an elementary school for two years. Through her experiences working in the school system, she has worked with a wide range of kids with speech and language disorders including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Expressive/Receptive Language Disorders, and Articulation/Phonological Disorders. She is very passionate about helping kids reach their full potential.
ARLETTE
Arlette is a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for two years and grew up in Miami, Florida. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Florida International University (FIU) in psychology and obtained her certificate degree in Communication Science and Disorders. Currently she is in her master’s program at Albizu University anticipating on graduating in 2025. Before she obtained her SLPA license, she was a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for three years helping children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her experience includes working with children ages one to seventeen with speech and language needs such as articulation, apraxia, receptive/expressive language, fluency, and pragmatics. Her passion is to help others in need and provide the best services possible for the client and educate family members. During free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as binge watching T.V shows.
blanca
Blanca is a bilingual speech-language pathologist. She has previous experience in the public schools (PK-12), pediatric home-based therapy setting as well as experience with the geriatric population in rehabilitation centers/ skilled nursing facilities. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. Her parents were from Colombia & Ecuador. She currently lives in Saint Cloud with her partner of 10 years. Together they have three daughters, three dogs, four cats and two little parrots. She enjoys cooking, Zumba, making time for friends and family as well as traveling when possible!
Occupational Therapy Department
Claudette
Claudette went to Mercy College in New York where she earned my bachelors degree in Health Sciences and went on to earn her Masters degree in occupational therapy. She has over 20 years of experience working with the pediatric population in various settings across many different diagnosis. She began her work with children as an assistant teacher in an integrated head start classroom before realizing she had a passion for supporting children and families to achieve their optimal level of independence and quality of life. She then decided to return to school and to study and pursue a career in occupational therapy. She has had the privilege and experience working with families and children through both Early Intervention and the NYC department of education before relocating to Florida where she now serves families and clients in outpatient pediatric offices in the Central Florida area.
Leslie
Leslie has been a Bilingual Occupational Therapist Assistant for over 20 years. Leslie completed her associate degree in OT from University of Puerto Rico (Humacao) in 1998. After 2 years working with pediatric population, she decided to complete a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy from Carlos Albizu University (San Juan) graduating in 2002. She was working in both areas for a few years in Puerto Rico. In 2005, she had the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in OT from her Alma Mater (UPR). After completed this goal her family move to Orlando where her son and daughter grew up. Her passion and love to help her clients inspired her to go back to school in 2019 to complete a Master Level in Occupational Therapy from Barry University (Miami) graduating in December of 2020. During these years she has worked with hundreds of pediatric clients, designing and executive treatment for clients with Autism, CP, DS, Intellectual Disability, Fragile X Syndrome and other conditions. She has been responsible of opening, developing and managing an OT department, fieldwork educator for an OTAs and has been a mentor for her coworkers. In her spare time; she loves to travel, run motorcycle’s and visit the beach to perform paddle boarding.
Eliana
Eliana holds her Florida State License, Texas State License and nationally certified through The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, (NBCOT). She is Trilingual (English, Spanish, Japanese).
Earned her AS Degree in: Occupational Therapy Assistant from Concorde Career Institute of South Florida, (2017). She hold a numerous CEU in Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration, Developmental Delay and many more. Her working experience since 2017 with children variety diagnoses including: Austism Spectrum, CP, Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, musculoskeletal disorders, developmental delay and more. Eliana is passionate about her profession, as a therapist, where she can facilitate a better outcome for children to reach their independence, in spite of their conditions. Eliana enjoys making her own therapy tools, Arts & Craft and outdoor activities.
kristal
Kristal is a licensed occupational therapist that is nationally certified through The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, (NBCOT). Having grown up with a younger brother with autism spectrum disorder, she always knew she wanted a career in which she could help other children like her brother be as independent as possible. Kristal received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She then received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at AdventHealth University in Orlando. She has experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, handwriting difficulties, and fine motor deficits. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family, going to theme parks, and watching movies.
Physical Therapy Department
CYNTHIA
Dr. Cynthia Roldan graduated from William Paterson University in New Jersey in 2007 with a degree in Biology, and in 2009 received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rutgers in New Jersey. She always has had a passion for special needs children as her brother has Cerebral Palsy and she volunteered in many events he participated in and accompanied him to his therapy sessions. She started her career working for a clinic providing services that included home care, school, clinic, and aquatic services. She realized there was a lot to learn from the geriatric and neurological population that would further improve her skills as a pediatric physical therapist. Since 2013 Cynthia has been working with children of various ages both in the home and school environment. She is excited to be able to continue sharing her passion with children working with Sunny Path Therapy.
Management
ana
office manager
Ana was raised in West Palm Beach and moved to Central Florida three years ago, she is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Communications from Florida International University. With two years of experience in social work and three years focused on working with children on the autism spectrum, Ana brings a deep understanding of the challenges and joys of supporting individuals with unique needs and passionate about connecting others to resources and fostering business organization. Outside of work, Ana enjoys soaking up the sun at the beach, spending quality time with pets, and visiting the theme parks with her partner.
CRISTINA
Billing coordinator
Cristina graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Bachelors in Integrative General Studies with a Minor in Early Childhood Education. She is fluent in both English and Spanish (Bilingual). In her spare time she loves spending time with her daughter & husband, reading, and visiting Disney World.
Gabriela
receptionist
Gabriela is an accomplished Office Manager with 10 years experience in the medical field who is also proficient in both English and Spanish. She has demonstrated expertise across various specialties. Outside the professional realm, she is a dedicated mother to a lively 3-year-old boy, sharing adventures and creating cherished memories. Gabriela is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment while skillfully managing her professional responsibilities.
Jessica
receptionist
Jessica has a Diploma in Marketing in P.R. She also studied 1 year in Manager of Science of Aviation in Interamericana University in P.R. before she move to Florida. She is Bilingual (English/Spanish).
In 2005, she started preparing herself on learning children’s growth and development based on their ages, and received a Diploma for Director Credential in 2006. In 2010, she become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. She graduated from an Associate Degree in Medical Assistant in 2014. She opened a daycare center from 2014 until 2017. She believes that God was preparing her for helping children and their families in all aspects; Spiritual, Physical and Mentally. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with grandkids and family. She also loves to volunteer in her church events.