Katie Fey
MS CCC-SLP — Owner
Growing up with an older brother with Down syndrome, Katie’s exposure and interest to the field of speech language pathology started at a young age. She always enjoyed working with her brother on his “speech homework” and participating in sibling based therapy. After growing up in Spokane, Washington, Katie attended Washington State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with a focus on Rhetoric and Professional Writing. She then attended a Post-Baccalaureate program at Portland State University to earn all the prerequisite requirements to attend a graduate program in speech-language pathology. Katie earned her Graduate Program at Pacific University and completed many pediatric based clinical rotations. After graduating, she immediately started her career by completing her Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation at the Children’s Center at Legacy Salmon Creek. She has continued her training by taking many continuing education courses specific to pediatric speech and language development. CommuniKate was born in 2017 as a way to better serve children and their families in the community. Currently, Katie lives in the Felida neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington with her husband, two boys, and their cat, Cooper.
Rachel Koehler
MA CCC-SLP
Rachel's first exposure to the field of speech language pathology began in elementary school when her brother suffered from a speech sound disorder. He frequently used Rachel as his translator, and from a young age, attended speech therapy. Rachel attended the College of Wooster in Ohio and naturally gravitated towards classes in Speech Language Pathology.
After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Education, Rachel spent summers working in private practice in Anchorage, Alaska. There, she administered Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing, Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing Programs. After attending The Ohio State University, Rachel received her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology. Rachel finished her Clinical Fellowship Year in Columbus City Schools, married, and moved to Vancouver, Washington where she initially worked for the Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts. Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and two children camping, hiking, crafting and reading.
Isabella Burmeister
MA CCC-SLP
As an experienced speech therapist with a passion for nurturing connection, Bella has been dedicated to helping children find their voices since 2013. Specializing in pediatric care, particularly with autistic individuals and gestalt language processors, Bella aims to foster communication in a warm and authentic manner. Inclusive practices and a neurodiversity-affirming approach are central to her work, ensuring that every individual feels heard and valued.
While her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington and graduate degree at the University of Colorado provided a strong foundation, Bella’s expertise in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has been honed through extensive real-world experience and ongoing professional development.
When she’s not supporting children in finding their voices, you can find her enjoying the simple joys of life with her husband, their energetic dog, and young son.
With a heart full of warmth and a commitment to genuine connection, she’s excited to embark on this journey with you.
REBECCA BLACK
MS CCC-SLP
Growing up with a tongue thrust and seeing a speech-language pathologist as a child, Rebecca’s exposure and interest to the field of speech-language pathology started at a young age. She was fascinated with the different techniques her speech-language pathologist used with mirrors and other snacks on the tip of the tongue to help build awareness of producing a correct swallow. When deciding a career path, Rebecca knew that being able to effectively communicate in this world is a necessity and wanted to help make a difference in the lives of those that struggle to communicate clearly. A Pacific Northwest Native, Rebecca attended Portland State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences. Here she gained an interest in American Sign Language. She then went on to acquire her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Loma Linda University in Southern California. Rebecca completed many pediatric based clinical rotations and during this time found her passion for working with school-aged children in preschool and grades kindergarten through fifth grade. After graduating, she promptly started her career by completing her Clinical Fellowship in Washington State for the Pasco School District #1 at Captain Grey Elementary. Then moved on to work for Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver, Washington at multiple elementary schools for the past 8 years. Due to the wide range of communication delay needs in the school setting, she has sought to advance her practice by attending pediatric speech and language development continuing education courses focused on areas of social communication, cognitive delays, AAC technologies, fluency and much more. Currently, Rebecca lives in Vancouver, Washington with her husband, baby boy, and their cat, Pepper. When she’s not practicing speech therapy, she enjoys songwriting, baking, worship leading at her church, and exploring nature with her family.
HANNAH BLAKE
BS SLP-A
Hannah first discovered her love of language while living abroad and working as an au pair in Austria and Switzerland. After experiencing what it is like to learn a foreign language, she returned to the United States and studied speech and hearing sciences at Portland State University where she graduated with her bachelor of arts. She was able to combine her interests of science and language while learning about a meaningful and exciting field. After graduation, Hannah has worked in multiple settings including ABA clinics, teaching English online to children living in China, schools, private practice and is now excited to be part of the team at CommuniKate Speech Therapy. She is looking forward to continuing to learn about this field and getting to know the many wonderful families and children who are a part of this community.
When not at work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her partner and cat named Theodore. A native to the Portland/Vancouver area she finds enjoyment while traveling, rock climbing, knitting, dancing, plant shopping, and paddle boarding in the many nearby lakes.
BRITTANY JULL
OFFICE ADMIN
Brittany attended Arizona State University where she received her BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a minor in Family and Child Development. While in school, she worked hard as a habilitation provider to an Autistic boy. This lead her into the world of OT, PT, and Speech. She worked as an SLP-A in Arizona before moving to Vancovuer, WA and joining the team at CommuniKate. She expanded her family and moved away to Texas but couldn’t leave the CommuniKate family (and we wouldn’t let her). Brittany has since moved from SLPA to Office Administrator, and you’ll connect with her most via phone or email. Brittany handles all things insurance— including estimates, billing, and invoicing. If you have any questions on insurance or billing, she’s your gal.
As an Arizona native and now Texan, Brittany enjoys the sun with her partner, little boy Decker, and their two dogs, Banks and Bentley. She may not be local, but she’s an important part to the CommuniKate Team, and we couldn’t function without her.
