The Class of 2002

Lauren (Bremer) Jakson

Speech Language Pathologist at Querencia (SNF) / Rehabcare
Austin, TX
SLP working with geriatrics

In My Real Life: Married, two marathons completed.

Dana (Donatelli) Fuerst

Itinerant Speech Therapist at Allegheny Intermediate Unit - DART Program
Pittsburgh, PA
Working with children ages 3-5 with articulation and language delays (may also be in addition to larger diagnosis of Down's Syndrome, PDD, Autism, Apraxia of speech, etc.)

In My Real Life: Married at Duquesne's Chapel in September 2004 and have two beautiful boy/girl twins born August 2007 (Gianna and Gabriel)

Contact: danafuerst@hotmail.com

Beth (Mastandrea) Salimbene

Speech Language Pathologist at Keystone Oaks School District
Pittsburgh, PA
SLP working with children grades K-5.

In My Real Life: Married and have a son, Mauro (4), and a daughter, Keira (1).

Contact: beth0724@verizon.net

Leyla (Raffuel) Yurchick

Regional Director of Operations and Administrator (of 2 Home Health Agencies) for Innovative Senior Care of Brookdale Senior Living
Columbus, OH
Working with assisted living and independent living. Worked in SNFs for 7 years since graduation but have expanded my career to include AL, IL, HH and eventually hospice. I am mainly in operations, overseeing SLP,. PTs, OTs, as well as RN, HHA, LPN, and DON.

In My Real Life: Moved to Columbus, OH six years ago and absolutely love it. I played pro women's football for three years as a line backer! Received my pro card in figure for three different organizations.

Contact: Iraffuel@brookdaleseniorliving.com

April (Rombach) Bolkovac

Speech Language Pathologist at HCR ManorCare McMurray
McMurray, PA
Working with the skilled nursing population.

Contact: aprilslp@comcacast.net

Jill (Steiner) Brugger

Per Diem, Speech-Language Pathologist at Gertrude Barber National Institute
Erie, PA
Working with developmentally delayed and autistic preschool age children, as well as multi-handicap children and adolescents.

In My Real Life: Married to Austin Brugger, he is a funeral director and partner at his family owned funeral home in Erie, PA. We have 3 beautiful children: Chloe (4.5 years) Landon (2.5 years) and Rory (7 months). I stay at home with my children, but work per diem every school year at the Barber Center when they need help.

Contact: jill_s27@hotmail.com

Katie (Townshend) Deneke

Speech-Language Pathologist in the Brunswick City School District
Brunswick, OH
Working at Hickory Ridge Elementary School with grades K-5 and at Brunswick High School with moderate/intensive population

In My Real Life: Married Derek Deneke on July 26, 2008.

Contact: kdeneke@bcsoh.org

Aubree' Williams

Speech Language Pathologist at Lost Mountain Middle School
Kennesaw, GA
SLP working with Middle and High School Students.

Contact: aubreewms@gmail.com