Meet the Providers
Karlette Ford, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
My name is Karlette Ford, and I work part-time as an occupational therapist with Lauralee’s Speech Therapy LLC. With 26 years of experience in the field, I have extensive pediatric expertise in various settings, including schools, outpatient services, and home health care.
Additionally, I have dedicated 10-12 years to working with adults in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. I began my career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), but my passion for lifelong learning led me to pursue further education. This journey culminated in my earning a doctorate in occupational therapy from Indiana University in August 2025, with a focus on teaching, researching women’s health issues, and working in the Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU).
Melissa Haws, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy
My name is Melissa and I’m a home-based Speech Language Pathologist for Lauralee’s Speech Therapy. I have been a speech therapist for almost 14 years. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Brigham Young University in 2010 and my Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University in 2016. After receiving my bachelor’s degree I moved to Gilbert and worked in the home setting. A couple of years later I started working in the school and clinic settings. I did that for 7 years. My favorite place to work has been in the home setting where I get to know the child well and build relationships with the families. The best part of being a speech pathologist is seeing a child increase their communication skills. I love working on a child’s receptive and expressive language skills and helping children who use an AAC device.
I currently live in Mesa and in my spare time I enjoy exercising, going to the movies, eating out and spending time with my 2 beautiful daughters.
Ashley Hoste, SLP-A
Speech Therapy
I am a curious and motivated professional who values growth, creativity, and supporting communication development through speech therapy. I have a daughter who is my best friend and four dogs that I absolutely adore. I’ve worked in early intervention for 15 years, which reflects my passion for helping others. In my free time, I love camping and spending quality time with friends and family
Zyerie Ibanez, SLP-A
Speech Therapy
Zyerie began her career in early childhood education in 2014 as a teacher assistant. Her passion for supporting young learners led her to become a Montessori Lead Teacher in 2016. Inspired by the children’s natural curiosity and love of learning, she pursued an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.
After relocating to Arizona in 2018, Zyerie expanded her expertise by earning a Certificate in Speech and Language Pathology Assisting from Estrella Mountain Community College. She now serves as an SLPA at Lauralee’s Speech Therapy, where she enjoys fostering growth through play-based learning. Zyerie incorporates a multi-sensory approach in her sessions and is dedicated to helping each child reach their individual goals.
Angela Lee, OT
Occupational Therapy
Angela is an occupational therapist with over nine years of experience supporting children with special needs. She is passionate about helping each child reach their full potential by using a compassionate, individualized approach that builds on their unique strengths while addressing their challenges.
She is certified in the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding, a specialized method focused on creating positive and effective mealtime experiences for children with feeding difficulties. Angela is committed to ongoing professional development and plans to pursue certification in nutrition to further support the children and families she serves.
Ashley Morawski, MOT, OTR/L, BCP
Occupational Therapy
Hi, I’m Ashley Morawski, a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist specializing in feeding, sensory processing, and nervous system function. I have been an OT for over a decade and truly believe I have the best job in the world! At Lauralee’s Therapy, I use a child-led, play-based approach, because I truly believe therapy should always be fun, engaging, and rooted in play—that’s how children learn, grow, and feel most supported.
I’m passionate about building strong connections with the children I work with and helping them feel safe, regulated, and connected to their environment and family. I also have a deep love for learning and am constantly expanding my skills through continuing education courses and trainings so I can bring the best possible support to each family I serve.
My goal is always to honor each child’s individuality, celebrate their strengths, and create meaningful, fun experiences that help them thrive.
Grace Nemecek, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy
I graduated from Minot, North Dakota with my Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. I have now been working as an SLP for 4 years and 2 years officially in Arizona.
I love meeting new people and creating relationships. I am driven by seeing those around me succeed. My favorite part about my job is getting to help my clients gain or regain skills to be able to live their best life!
I am committed to serving families and my clients and using my social work skills to meet each client where they are.
Josh VanGundy, COTA
Occupational Therapy
Josh has been a certified occupational therapist since 2013 with extensive experience across outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, skilled nursing, and home health care. Known for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based treatment with a strong focus on functional recovery and long-term wellness. Josh brings a unique background as a former professional basketball player, contributing a deep understanding of human performance, discipline, and teamwork. Dedicated father of two daughters and committed to helping individuals of all ages achieve meaningful improvement in their daily lives.