About Us
Meet our team of ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists
Kristen Kane, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kristen Kane is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Gonzaga University and her Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Long Beach in 2014 where she was granted the “Most Outstanding Thesis” award.
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Prior to owning Central Oregon Speech & Language, Kristen worked primarily with children with moderate to profound speech and language disorders in clinic- and school-based settings. While working in the school setting, Kristen directed the creation of a district-wide protocol for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations. Areas of specialty include speech sound disorders (she is a self-proclaimed master of the R sound!) and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Her advanced training in orofacial myofunctional disorders has enabled her to combine her interest in functional medicine and her love of speech-language pathology in order to enhance the communication skills and overall health and wellbeing of the children that she serves!
Kristen loves spending time outdoors with her husband, her two sons, and two of the friendliest dogs you’ll ever meet. She is also an avid Gonzaga basketball and Notre Dame football fan.
Diana Billing, M.S., CCC-SLP
Diana is a Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She is currently licensed in the states of Oregon and California. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from University of the Pacific.
Throughout her career, Diana has gained substantial experience in evaluating and treating pediatric speech and language disorders. Her background includes providing speech and language services in private clinics, insurance-based clinics, private and public elementary schools, preschools, in-home, community, and teletherapy settings. She places emphasis on fostering family and client connections to allow for a safe space of trust, respect, caregiver training, and fun. Diana consistently strives to celebrate progress and the “little wins,” while following each child’s lead. Diana is passionate about presuming competence to allow each client the opportunity to grow and be heard in any way possible.
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Diana is a rockstar with gestalt language learners and children who use AAC (alternative and augmentative communication devices). Families of children with a variety of communicative needs have raved about Diana's skillset and her ability to connect with her clients.​
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In Diana’s free time, you can find her spending time with her husband, dog, and cat. She enjoys hiking, camping, dancing, painting, and spending time in nature.
Tasha Chaney, M.S., CCC-SLP
Tasha is a Speech Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She is currently licensed in the states of Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College in Economics in 2002 and then went on to complete a Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Colorado - Boulder in 2007.
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Tasha has spent most of her time as an SLP working in the school setting with a variety of different ages ranging from preschool through high school. She has worked with students who present with the full spectrum of speech and language disorders. Tasha has also done early intervention work with the Birth-to-3 population including: completing Child Find evaluations, working with students in the home setting, and serving families via teletherapy. In addition, Tasha has worked extensively with children on the Autism Spectrum and is trained to both evaluate and treat children who may fall on this spectrum.
Tasha has a unique ability to target communication skills through play. She is our early intervention specialist. Tasha enjoys partnering with families and other professionals to achieve optimal growth in a child's communication skills and likes to make therapy fun for all! Specific areas of interest are: early language development, articulation and phonological disorders, school age language disorders, and Autism Spectrum disorders.
In Tasha's free time, you can find her spending time with her daughter and husband in the great outdoors! She enjoys hiking, biking, yoga, paddleboarding, and relaxing in the sunshine.
Maggie Wright, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maggie is an adventurer, wife, mother, and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist currently licensed in Oregon and Alaska. She earned her BA in Speech, Language, & Hearing from University of Kansas and her MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Fontbonne University.
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Maggie strongly believes that everyone deserves a voice. She is passionate about supporting children to communicate effectively in order to build confidence and support relationships with their family and peers. Maggie has been practicing since 2010 and has experience in a variety of settings, including schools, home visits with Early Intervention, telepractice, and private practice. She has advanced training in the PROMPT technique, pediatric feeding and swallowing, and is a Hanen Certified SLP
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Maggie provides a play-based approach and enjoys following a child’s lead and incorporating a child’s interests into sessions. She is passionate about building rapport and collaboration with children and their families to make therapy functional and meaningful.
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Maggie and her family recently relocated to Bend from Fairbanks, AK. Her favorite things include her family, adventuring outside, crafting, dark chocolate, and yoga.
Kim Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
*Bio coming soon
Cailyn O'Neil, M.S., CCC-SLP
*Bio coming soon