Nichie Lessard, MS, CCC-SLP,
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center
Speech-Language Pathologist, WSLHA Clinical Practice Committee Chair
Renton, WA
Education:
-Graduated from Western Washington University, Bellingham in 1993 with undergraduate degree;
-Graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1999 with MS degree.
SLP Work History:
-Pediatric private practice, 12 years
-Early intervention birth-to-three program, 1 year
-Pediatric outpatient hospital, 6 years
Professional Interests:
Pediatrics, working with parents/caregivers, autism spectrum disorders, social-pragmatic communication, advocacy and reimbursement, speech production, language, voice, and teaming with other related professionals
Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my fiance and cat. I also enjoy vegetable, fruit, herb, and native plant gardening, along with hiking, vacationing, and gradually fixing up our 1930 home.