Daniel is originally from Los Angeles, California where he developed a keen interest in communication at an early age as he grew up with a younger brother who had childhood apraxia of speech. Furthermore, he learned Spanish and went on to study abroad in Costa Rica, volunteer in Ecuador, and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua from 2014-2016. Upon returning “home”, Daniel started working as an ABA therapist in a variety of environments- schools, home setting, and clinics while getting his post-baccalaureate degree in Communication Sciences Disorders. He then worked as an SLPA in clinics and the home setting for 2.5 years until he graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters degree in Communication Disorders in May 2024. These experiences positively influenced his approach and practice of speech therapy- combining science and art to create a friendly environment based on rapport and the child’s needs as well as their interests.  

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When Daniel isn’t working, he can be found running, going to the gym, hiking, reading, or planning his next adventure.