Our Speech Therapy Team

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

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

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.