Our Team

Jamie Henriksen

Project Mgmt Consultant

Jamie’s education is in business with a minor in speech communication and HR. Her passion for organization led her to project and process management.  Jamie has worked in many areas of the medical devices/medical community for over 25 years and has worked in AT for 10 years.  Jamie also oversees the operations of the office staff and related activities.

Sheana Benitez

Navigator

Sheana Benitez is an enrolled band member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. “My grandfather originated from there and my grandmother from Ball Club, MN Leech Lake Nation. My mother is also from the Leech Lake and my father is Puerto Rican. I have a passion for helping those in need and enjoy connecting people and desired resources.  I have over 7 years working in the County sector. I started my career at Mille Lacs Band Department of Labor. From there I moved on to Anoka County as an Office Support Assistant and a then a Certified Navigator for Washington County.”

Kim

Office Support

Kim is in the LLTS office most days of the week and handles scheduling and related activities. She has a degree in education and spent time working with special needs students in New York City.   She supported a regional team in Managed Care development including the Minnesota Assigned Risk Plan proposal.   Kim enjoys creating positive relationships with people.

Molly Cervenka, OTR/L, MN-AS

Occupational Therapist

Molly has been a licensed occupational therapist since 2012.  She has a passion for working with people and their families to identify solutions to maximize safety and independence. Safety, accessibility, and adaptive equipment are Molly’s primary specialties.

Hannah

Speech Support

Hannah works in the LLTS Office and handles scheduling and support needs for our Speech-Language Pathologists. She has her bachelor’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders and is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to get her master’s degree to become a Speech-Language Pathologist herself!

Rachel Navarro, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Rachel has been an occupational therapist for 14 years with experience in both geriatrics and pediatrics. She spent the first part of her career with elderly patients and assessing home safety with a focus on incontinence training. The last 5 years have been spent in school-based settings with a focus on sensory input and integration.

Jeanne Kibler, MS, CCC/SLPM

Speech Language Pathologist

Jeanne has been working as a Speech/Language Pathologist for 26 years within the school system and most recently, with Live Life Therapy Solutions.  She believes it is our job to presume that ANY person understands what we are saying, and it is our job to work alongside them to find a communication system that best allows them to express themselves.

Isaiah Wills, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Isaiah earned his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2024. Here, he developed a passion for adaptive video gaming and assisting others through AT. Isaiah’s capstone project focused on enhancing education related to smart home technologies, adaptive video gaming and virtual reality. Isaiah is excited to help promote increased daily function and empower individuals and their loved ones through AT.

Colleen Michals, PT, ATP, MN-AS 

Physical Therapist

Colleen has over 20 years clinical experience as a PT and has worked in a wide variety of settings, from acute care to home care.  She obtained her ATP certification, which demonstrates her commitment to helping persons select and utilize optimal wheelchairs and rehab devices.  Colleen is also passionate about finding unique, person centered solutions for home modification.

Drew Redepenning, MD, BBME, ATP

Assistive Technology Consultant

Drew is a Biomedical Engineer and Assistive Technology Professional. His primary focuses/interests are in environmental access and controls, adaptive video gaming, computer and device access, vocational technology, and developing custom assistive technology solutions.  Drew is currently an MD resident at University of Pittsburg Medical Center but continues to support our high-level gaming efforts. He maintains an adaptive gaming website – Gaming Readapted

Kimberly Robran, ATP, SLP-Asst., MN-AS

SLP Assistant

Kimberly has worked in the speech therapy field for over 18 years. She began her career working at the Courage Center (now Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute) and moved on to an independent consulting role with Live Life Therapy Solutions. Kimberly’s areas of specialty include Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), environmental controls, voice recognition software, and computer/tablet adaptations.

Cheryl Luckow, MA/ CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Cheryl has over 20 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist in the Anoka Hennepin School district of MN with a focus in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Prior to that, she worked as a SLP with adults in hospital and clinical settings.  Cheryl is also a member of the Minnesota Speech Language Hearing Association AAC Committee.

Katie Marthaler, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Katie graduated with her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2022. She developed an interest in the value of AT and the ways it promotes an individuals’ independence. She expanded her knowledge surrounding AT during her research experience and clinical rotation with LLTS. Katie is excited for the opportunity to collaborate with individuals to identify solutions that best meet the specific needs of each person.

Jodi Roos, PT, MN-AS

Physical Therapist

Jodi has been a physical therapist since 1986. She has worked in different age groups including geriatrics and pediatrics. She has a passion for assistive technology because it enhances the learning, working, and daily lives of individuals with disabilities.  Jodi specializes in home modifications, obtainment of the appropriate durable medical equipment, and addressing safety needs through assistive technology devices.

Megan Hunter, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Megan graduated with a doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2022. For her doctoral capstone project, she developed a creative arts program to support the wellbeing of community dwelling adults with chronic mental health needs. She also obtained a B.A. in Psychology and worked for 7 years as a Mental Health Associate at Regions Hospital. She is passionate about using Assistive Technology to support individuals in doing the things they want to do in their daily lives.

Lacie Peterson, M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Lacie graduated from Baylor University’s Speech@Baylor program in 2021. She developed a passion for working with augmentative and alternative communication while working in the school system. Finding ways to help people communicate with greater confidence and ease has been one of her favorite things about being a speech-language pathologist. Her educational background is in child development, which she will say is a great background for any profession. 

Carrie Victor, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Carrie has been a certified speech-language pathologist since 2021. She works within a northern Minnesota school system, and most recently LiveLife Therapy Solutions.  She has a passion working toward making communication easier and more accessible for all individuals. Her goal is to support and empower individuals to communicate openly and confidently regardless of barriers they may face.

Rebecca Scheibe, ATP, M.Ed., OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Rebecca has been an Occupational Therapist since graduating from St. Catherine University in 1995.  She received a Master’s in Special Education from Bowling Green University in 2015, and is working on a second Master’s from University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a teacher for students who are blind or visually impaired.  Rebecca is passionate about using assistive technology to remove barriers for all ages in all settings.

Sue Allen, Ed.S, CCC/SLP

Speech Therapist

Sue has worked as a Speech/Language Pathologist for 29 years within both hospital and school settings and most recently, with Live Life Therapy solutions. She has had a passion for assistive technology her entire career and believes every person should have the opportunity to feel a sense of independence and realize their full potential.

Hanna Sundt, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Hanna is a graduate from University of North Dakota with a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. She works at an elementary school and recently joined LLTS with a passion for AAC. Helping people find their voice through AAC and be able to communicate with their loved ones is the most rewarding job!

Kirk Wydner, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Kirk is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist who is passionate about adaptive video gaming, computer access, AAC, and smart home automation. Kirk’s unique 13-year background in IT gives him a deep understanding of not only how technology works, but how people work with technology. He sees the opportunities for enhancing people’s lives with technology and is dedicated to making the most of those opportunities. 

Jessica Larson, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Jess has been a Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) for the last 12 years within the medical and school systems. Areas of skill include trauma informed care (Neurosequential Model in Education), supporting primary motor reflex patterns (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration),  working alongside the deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She advocates for all aided and unaided communication modalities to empower communicators along with communication autonomy!

Emily Boughner, MS, OTR/L

Speech Therapist

Emily has been an occupational therapist since 2015.  Her speciality lies in pediatrics where she has worked in a variety of setting including schools and outpatient clinics. Her passion lies in advocating for clients and “outside-the-box” thinking and problem solving. She enjoys working with people in adapting and modifying their environment to best support their functioning and independence.

Rachel Hemke, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Rachel has twenty years experience as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting and most recently, with LiveLife Therapy Solutions.  She strives to ensure that ALL are able to communicate to the best of their abilities and works tirelessly to advocate and ensure that communication is possible through any means.  She enjoys the challenge and collaboration necessary for successful AAC and AT trials and implementation.

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Tara Keithahn, MA/OTR

Occupational Therapist

Tara has been an occupational therapist for over 25 years.   The last 16 years were in school settings.  The previous 8 years were in home healthcare, chiropractic, and rehab settings.  She loves what she does; and she craves learning and helping people in all areas related to her profession.  Tara has been consulting with LLTS since 2020.

Cole Nelson, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Cole recently earned his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2023. During his clinical rotation at LLTS, he discovered a deep enthusiasm for AT and adaptive gaming, recognizing their potential to enhance safety, accessibility, and independence for individuals. Cole’s capstone project at the U of M focused on virtual reality use in OT. Cole looks forward to collaborating with individuals and their families, advocating for their needs, and finding innovative solutions through problem-solving and teamwork.

Anne Gant, MA, OTR/L

Speech Therapist

Anne has 40 years of experience as an occupational therapist, working with both children and adults. She has worked in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, geriatrics, outpatient rehabilitation, driver’s rehabilitation, and most recently in school-based settings, with a particular focus on the use of sensory processing tools and supports. She has a passion for using creative problem-solving and assistive technology to help individuals of all ages to accomplish their goals and reach their optimal level of independence.

Megan Rabenberg, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Megan graduated with her Master’s of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Elmhurst University. As a certified SLP, she gained diverse clinical experience in distinguishable settings including, private practice, early intervention, school-based settings, and acute care hospital settings. This variety inspired her passion for working with AAC communicators. While working with individuals across the lifespan she strives towards helping others increase their ability to express themselves, build quality social relationships, and increase independence.