OUR TEAM
Meet the Dedicated Team Behind Talk Time Boston
Our team of passionate clinicians and staff is committed to empowering children and families on their communication journey. Learn more about the talented individuals who bring expertise, creativity, and care to every session, ensuring personalized support for each child's unique needs. From skilled SLPs to our amazing support staff, we're here to help your family thrive!
OUR CLINICIANS
Alessandra Spaulding
M.S. CCC-SLP
Executive Director
alessandra@talktimeboston.com
Meet Alessandra. Growing up in the suburbs of Massachusetts, Alessandra has always loved to work with children. Graduating with her A.B. from Princeton University and her M.S. from Boston University in speech pathology, Alessandra has worked in both educational settings and in private practices in the Massachusetts area.
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When she is not practicing, she loves spending time with her three children, writing novels, and doing art in her bullet journal.
Nicole Curtis (Overy)
M.S. CCC-SLP
Executive Director
nicole@talktimeboston.com
Working with children has always felt natural for Nicole. She started out as the neighborhood babysitter and went on to receive a BS at Emerson College, followed by an MS in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. After completing her Clinical Fellowship in Phoenix, AZ, she moved back to the greater Boston area and has spent the last several years working in both school and pediatric outpatient settings.
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When she is not practicing, Nicole loves spending time with her dog, Toby, writing short stories, and playing video games. She got married in a gorgeous desert wedding last November.
Kendra Hennegen
M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
kendra@talktimeboston.com
Originally from Southern California, Kendra has always had a passion for helping and working with children. She received a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from Point Loma Nazarene University. After college she worked as a nanny and a preschool teacher before going on to earn a M.S. in speech pathology from Boston University. Kendra has worked as an SLP in schools, clinical summer camps, and private clinics before starting at Talk Time Boston.
When she isn't practicing, Kendra loves to cook, read novels, and practice yoga.
Julia Zackular
M.S. CF-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
julia@talktimeboston.com
Julia has loved working with kids for as long as she can remember. She always knew she wanted to make a career out of working with little ones and fell in love with the field of speech-language pathology. She earned her B.A in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and then traveled back home to complete her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Regis College. She is so excited to get started at Talk Time!
When she is not practicing, Julia enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Allessandra Farrar
M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
farrar@talktimeboston.com
Allessandra got her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) and moved back home to Boston to get her masters from Emerson College. She is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice, play-based therapy, and all things AAC. She has experience working in a special education collaborative with middle and high schoolers.
In her free time Allessandra enjoys going to concerts, cross-stitching, and planning next year's Halloween costume.
Kesi Cania
M.S. CF-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
kesi@talktimeboston.com
Originally from Albania, Kesi moved to Connecticut at the age of five. She has always had a passion for working with children and discovered her interest in communication while working with adolescents in upstate New York. She earned her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Kesi is eager to apply her skills in helping children achieve their communication goals.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys practicing hot yoga, reading, and spending time with
friends and family.
Sarah Burstein
M.S. CF-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
sarah@talktimeboston.com
Sarah attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges for her undergraduate and earned her Master’s in Communication Disorders from Emerson College. She has always enjoyed working with children and discovered her interest in speech and language while working at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Outside of her professional life, Sarah enjoys traveling (particularly to Europe!), going to the beach, hiking, yoga and pilates, as well as reading historical fiction.
OUR STAFF
David Universe
B.A. English & Film
Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator
david@talktimeboston.com
David plays a key role in connecting families with the resources they need to support their children’s communication journey. He manages social media, designs promotional materials, organizes events, and collaborates with clinicians to ensure the organization’s message reaches the community effectively. David combines creativity, strategic planning, and a passion for helping families access high-quality, child-centered care in all aspects of his work.
In his free time, David enjoys watching movies, baking, and going on adventures!