Peru Team
This team visited multiple programs in Lima, Peru including a University for women, schools and special programs in Urubamba providing therapy and workshops for children, teachers and local therapists. On our visit to a local hospital, we partnered with an organization to help distribute nine electrolarynxes to help laryngectomee patients communicate.
Ana Berrios, MS, CCC-SLP
Bilingual Spanish Coordinator
Ana Berrios is a Speech-Language Pathologist working in Home-Based Early Intervention. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and received her Master of Science in Speech/ Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education from the University of Puerto Rico. Prior to becoming a Speech Pathologist, Ana volunteered and taught a Spanish course in a non-governmental organization in Brasil, which helps children at risk. Her interest in working with culturally diverse children motivated her to move to New York City in 2014. Ana enjoys working with infants and toddlers to support and enhance children’s developmental skills and providing parent education to families and caregivers. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Thanh Dinh, MA, OTR-L
Occupational Therapy Advisor
Thanh Dinh is a Canadian-trained Occupational Therapist currently working with geriatric rehabilitation. He received his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in Canada at the University of Western Ontario. Thanh relocated to New York City in 2015 to begin his professional career, where he gained experience working with children and adults with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities. He has a strong desire to help others while traveling and immersing himself in new cultures around the world.
Laurie Botstein MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist/Family Training Specialist
Laurie Botstein, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and native of Brooklyn, New York. Laurie has more than 25 years experience in diagnosing and providing speech-language therapy and has a pediatric private practice in Atlanta, GA. Laurie provides workshops in family training as well as provides therapy to persons with mild to high level impairments in the areas of oral, written and auditory communication and cognitive behavior. Laurie’s therapeutic experience includes language, articulation, oro-motor, auditory processing disorders, fluency, and improving reading and math skills. She has also served as a consultant to many private schools throughout Atlanta. Laurie, who has two adult children of her own that support her international efforts to help children around the world.
Donalyn Allen, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech- Language Pathologist
Donalyn Allen is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist from La Porte, Texas. After serving Texas school districts for three years, Donalyn decided to expand her horizons to become a traveling SLP. She provides speech and language services to individuals across the nation. Donalyn earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Stephen F. Austin State University in May 2015. Since that time, she has provided services to children and adults through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dysphagia and speech/language disorders. Donalyn has a passion for helping children around the world and has joined non-profit organizations in developing countries such as Zambia, Uganda, and with Smiles for Speech in Peru.