Jo is a speech language pathologist based out of Seattle and the owner of Chat NW (chatnw.us). She has 10 years of experience in the field with a specialty in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She has worked in and consulted across multiple settings including outpatient therapy, Autism Centers, hospitals, schools and private practice. Her passion is supporting those who use AAC to connect with the people important to them, advocate for the things that are important to them, and communicate in the environments that are important to them. She presumes potential, emphasizes multi-modal communication, and strives to provide neurodiversity-affirming, anti-ableism supports and education. The work and joy of communication is meant to be shared.

Jo lives in the Pacific Northwest with her partner and two children. She spends her (rather scarce) free time reading, hiking, rock collecting and learning.