Tanika is an ASHA-certified Speech and Language Pathologist and RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and has been practicing for over 10 years. She was a recipient of the U.S. Department of Education Children's Communicative Competence Project AAC Grant, which provided her with specialized training in AAC from distinguished professors such as Dr. Janice Light. She has extensive experience working with individuals with complex communication needs and is a member of the NYCPS Central Assistive Technology Team. She also has worked as a treating SLP in community elementary, middle, and high schools.