About Us

Our Mission

At Speech Bee it is our goal to help our clients meet their communication goals by providing comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment.

We know that children learn best through caring and playful interaction in a natural setting. Speech Bee is a neurodiversity-affirming practice, committed to helping autistic and otherwise neurodivergent children achieve greater independence by honoring all methods of communication and providing early access to AAC. We do not use behavior modification techniques during therapy and instead, let each child’s individual strengths and interests drive therapy sessions.

We also believe in empowering parents and caregivers through collaboration and coaching- letting families take charge of therapy outcomes!

Meet the Team

Brenen Zey, MS, CCC-SLP

CEO/SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Brenen is originally from Kansas City, MO. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Disorders. In 2015, she earned a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. In Fall of 2020, she completed an Assistive Technology Professional certificate through the University of Illinois- Chicago.
Brenen specializes in early intervention, Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Brenen is available for home-based services in Foothill Ranch (Lake Forest) and surrounding areas.
Morgan Walstad, RN BSN

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Morgan graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is an experienced Pediatric Research Nurse and Nurse Case Manager. She lives in Minnesota with her family and supports our Speech Bee team remotely!
Morgan is in charge of day-to-day operations for the practice including client intake, billing, and scheduling.
Jordyn Sheriff, MS, CCC-SLP

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Jordyn has been practicing since 2020 and is experienced in providing neurodiversity-affirming, child-led services to children from birth-16 years of age. She is a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained therapist who also has experience in orofacial myology, feeding, early intervention, and AAC therapies.

Jordyn recently relocated to San Diego from Hawaii with her family. She is available for home-based services in Tierrasanta, Poway, Mira Mesa, and surrounding areas.
Hensley Stanton, MS, SLP

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Hensley graduated from Emerson College in 2023 with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. Hensley is a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist experienced in early intervention and providing play-based therapy services.
Hensley provides in-home services to Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, and surrounding communities.
Lisbet Nicolas, CF-SLP

BILINGUAL SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST CF/RPE
Lisbet is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow completing her full-time Required Professional Experience (RPE) with Speech Bee. She is experienced in providing in-home and play-based therapy services, and parent coaching.
Lisbet provides in-home services to Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, and surrounding areas.
Adrien Harrison, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist
Adrien is originally from Bellingham, Washington, where they received their masters in Speech Language Pathology from Western Washington University. They moved to San Diego with their partner and two cats in 2022 where they began their practice as a Speech and Language Therapist. Adrien has experience with pediatric populations including early intervention and school-aged children.
Adrien is passionate about community and collaborative practices. They bring their lived experience as an autistic person to their neurodiversity affirming, individualized approach. Adrien is experienced with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). They bring a creative spark to their practice ensuring each person’s own goals are interwoven into their treatment. While not hard at work, you can find Adrien reading a captivating book, playing the guitar, or doodling in a sketchbook.