Libby Carter, M.A., CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Outpatient Pediatrics
Education: Master's of Speech Language Pathology from University of Northern Colorado and Bachelor's of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Clinic Location: OMC
Hobbies/interests outside of work: I enjoy working out, hiking in the mountains with my husband and pups, and traveling to new places!
Special clinical interests: Early intervention & parent coaching, treatment of cleft lip/palate, treatment of articulation and language
Courtney Colema, MA, CCC-SLP
Primary Specialty: Inpatient pediatrics and adults
Special Certifications: ASHA, DORA, Neonatal
Education: M.A.-University of Kansas/KU Medical Center, B.S. University of Colorado
Clinic Location: Main Campus
Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work: Biking, swimming, travel, time with family and friends
Laura HamiranI, MM, MS, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Outpatient Voice and Swallowing
Special Certifications: LSVT LOUD, Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy, PhoRTE, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, MBSImP
Education: Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning; Master of Music in Vocal Performance
Clinic Location: Pavillion L, ENT
Hobbies/interests outside of work: Outside of work I enjoy singing, dancing, attending cultural events, hiking, scuba diving, and exploring Denver's food scene.
Special clinical interest: Muscle Tension Dysphonia, Gender Affirming Voice Care, Singing Voice
Stephanie Holmstrom, MA, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Neurological, Dysphagia, Adult inpatient and outpatient therapist
Special Certifications: VitalStim (NMES), LSVT LOUD, SOFFI Certified Professional Feeding FUNdamentals
Education: Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Colorado, Boulder
Clinic Location: OMC and Main Campus
Hobbies/interests outside of work: Time with my family and dog, traveling, reading, snowboarding, concerts, the outdoors.
Special clinical interest: Traumatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Bell’s Palsy, Head and neck Cancer
What do you enjoy about working at Denver Health? Denver Health truly serves the community and each person that works here shares the same mission.
Esther Hyun, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Primary specialty: MICU, SICU, Neurosurgery
Special Certifications: CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist)
Education: M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at University of Northern Colorado; B.A. in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences at University of Colorado, Boulder
Clinic Location: Main Campus
Hobbies/interests outside of work: Scuba diving all over the world
Special clinical interest: Neurotrauma, multilingual therapy (English, Spanish, Korean)
Christen Leedom, MA, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty (Orthopedics, Neurological, Pediatrics, Pelvic Floor, Vestibular): Adult Inpatient
Education: Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nothern Colorado, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Nevada, Reno
Clinic Location: Main Campus
Hobbies/interests outside of work: Snowboarding, hiking, camping, pottery, seeing friends, concerts
Special clinical interest: Dysphagia intervention (FEES, MBSS)
What do you enjoy about working at Denver Health? I enjoy working in a support environment with colleagues who provide excellent care to all of our patient
Ashley Loether, MCD, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Adult Inpatient
Special Certifications: VitalStim, CBIS, LSVT
Education: Master of Communication Disorders
Clinic Location: Main Campus
Hobbies/interests outside of work: I enjoy hiking, biking, snowboarding and spending time with my 2-year-old, family and friends.
Dana Meyer, MS, CCC-SLP
Primary Specialty: Acute Care, Inpatient Therapist, Outpatient CCMF Therapist
Special Certifications: Standardized in MBSimp; VitalStim Certified
Education: Masters of Science
Clinic Location: Main Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Hiking, Trying new restaurants and traveling
Special Clinic Interests: Swallow and Tracheostomy interventions
What do you enjoy about working at Denver Health? I love working with the population at DH, being able to serve patients with a variety of backgrounds and needs.
Sarah Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Inpatient acute care, neuro, ICU, dysphagia
Education: Masters in Speech Pathology from University of Nevada, Reno; Bachelors in Psychology from University of California, Santa Cruz
Clinic Location: Main campus
Hobbies/interests outside of work: Biking, hiking, gardening, exploring new places, spending time with my friends and my kids, and buying more houseplants than I need
Special clinical interest: ICU and high acuity/medically complex patients
What do you enjoy about working at Denver Health? I love the culture of compassion and respect at Denver Health
Emi Sandoval, MA, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Inpatient Adult
Education: Masters of Arts from CU Boulder; Bachelors of Science from CU Boulder
Clinic Location: Main Campus
Hobbies/interests outside of work: crafting, baking, being outdoors
Special clinical interest: Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
What do you enjoy about working at Denver Health? Being able to help people, the diversity, and never-ending learning experience.
Katelin Smierciak, MS, CCC-SLP
Primary specialty: Outpatient Adult
Special Certifications: SPEAK OUT!
Education: Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Indiana State University and Bachelors of Science from Purdue University
Clinic Location: OMC
Hobbies/interests outside of work: traveling, concerts, spending time with friends/family, working out/hiking
Special clinical interest: Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
What do you enjoy about working at Denver Health? The support and inclusion provided by coworkers leads to support and inclusion to the patients we serve.
