Who We Are.
CO-OWNER
Veronica Botello
Veronica has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist for 16 years. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science and then a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She maintains a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Texas. Veronica has extensive experience in working with children and teens ages 3-19 with varying levels of communicative needs in a variety of school settings across San Antonio.
As her clinical skills evolved, she became attuned to the importance of social communication and the impact that intervention in this area could make for her students. She developed a passion for implementing social communication interventions into her sessions and teaching her students’ teams to further their understanding of social communication, how it impacts a student academically and socially, and their role in supporting its development. Never did she imagine owning a private practice, but she is grateful to the many mentors who have nurtured her understanding and skills in the area of social communication and for the opportunity to partner with Lindsey and Rachel.
FUN FACTS: Veronica is a yogi at heart and loves bringing mindfulness to her therapy sessions. When she is not working, you can find her in the hot yoga room, spending time with her family, walking her dog Indy, or relaxing at the lake.
CO-OWNER
Lindsey Cardenas
Lindsey Cardenas, co-owner of Connect & Communicate, holds a Bachelors in Education from Texas A&M University and Masters of Science in Communication from Texas Woman’s University. She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Texas and holds the Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has been providing speech therapy services for 10+ years in the school and medical (home health) settings, and now venturing into private practice.
Lindsey has had the opportunity to work in numerous school districts, private schools and charters across the state of Texas providing direct services, support, consultation and supervision. In addition to district leadership positions. Her predominant experience has been with pediatrics ages 3-21 years. Lindsey’s areas of passion in the field include Child Language Development, Social Communication, professional development and parent/family education.
Outside of the practice, Lindsey and her husband, Ben, have a daughter and two furbabies, Dexter & Dez. Lindsey enjoys reading, spending time with family, cooking, traveling and doing house projects!
FUN FACT: Lindsey traveled to Lusaka, Zambia in the summer of 2013 & 2014 to supervise/mentor the first group of students in Africa to receive a degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Zambia.
CO-OWNER
Rachel V. Marsh
Rachel holds a Bachelors In Communication Disorders from Southwest Texas State University. She received her Masters in Speech Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University and holds the Clinical Certificate of Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). As a retired military spouse she has worked in Colorado, Wyoming, Virginia, and Texas as a speech pathologist in K-12 schools and home health settings.
Rachel is passionate about working closely with individuals and their families to facilitate effective communication strategies. She has cultivated a particular interest and professional focus working with children and young adults in the area of social language. Being a part of Connect & Communicate is a career goal that was made possible because of the support of her husband of 19 years, Richie; and her two boys.
FUN FACTS: Rachel is in the process of working toward her American Sign Language Interpreter’s Certification and is an enthusiastic cycle instructor.