Meet our Little Light team!

  • Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Conrath is an APTA board-certified pediatric specialist in physical therapy.

    Doctor Lizzie graduated with honors from Marquette University (2010: BA in Psychology and 2012: DPT) before completing a pediatric PT residency at the University of Chicago. Lizzie previously worked as a PT (2013-2023) at Children's Wisconsin, where she created and co-led the philanthropic and innovative Go Baby Go Milwaukee chapter while serving pediatric clients and families in the outpatient setting. She also served as a therapy department ‘Trauma-Informed Care Champion’ and mentored several DPT students during their clinical rotations.

    She has specialized training in the General Movement Assessment, a tool which can be used in high-risk infants and can aid in early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy or other neuromotor conditions.

    Lizzie completed the Wisconsin LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) program in 2023 and believes strongly in the compassionate delivery of interdisciplinary, family-centered care.

    Her care philosophy involves partnering with the family, in collaboration with other members of the child's care team, to establish goals and bring about the full potential of each unique, extraordinary child. She loves to empower the child and caregivers to view their specific strengths and to advocate, within the healthcare setting and beyond, for their own needs.

    Lizzie is the blessed wife of Kurt and mother of four young children. When she is not serving her community as a pediatric physical therapist, Lizzie loves to play soccer, take photos, and volunteer at her children’s school.

  • Veronica received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UW-Milwaukee and went on to complete her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (MGH IHP). She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by both the state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Veronica has a passion for continuing education and in addition to being an SLP, Veronica is a licensed Reading Specialist, yoga teacher, and restorative justice practitioner. 

    Veronica has eight years of experience working as a speech language pathologist in public schools and at private pediatric clinics. She currently works at both Little Light and within a public high school supporting communication for students and young adults.

    Veronica believes that connection is the basis for communication. She uses a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach in order to expand communication skills.

    Outside of work, Veronica can be found hanging with her husband and 2 year old daughter, trying out new restaurants, practicing yoga, and doing anything outdoors.

  • Sarah is a Wisconsin state licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist.

    Sarah received her undergraduate degree at the University of Denver (2011: BA in International Studies). She spent a few years teaching yoga in Colorado before returning to school at Northwestern University to become a Speech-Language Pathologist (2017: M.S. Speech, Language and Learning). Sarah completed her clinical fellowship year and earned her Certificate of Clinical Competence while working at a pediatric private practice in San Francisco, California.

    She completed the Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk program in 2018. She has training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing for speech motor learning (DTTC) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA). Sarah also worked as a student clinician at Camp Shout Out for Youth Who Stutter.

    Sarah has extensive experience working with children of all ages and with a variety of speech and language needs. She loves making meaningful connections with children and families. Sarah is passionate about helping kids communicate to the best of their ability so that they can connect with others and the world around them.

    Sarah is a north shore native! She returned to this area because she believes it’s the best place to raise a family. She currently lives in Fox Point with her husband, Taylor, and their four young children. Sarah enjoys finding time to read, run, and play tennis.

  • Rachel is a Wisconsin state licensed and nationally certified occupational therapist.

    Rachel received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University (2013: BS in Psychology). Following her undergraduate degree, she moved to Tennessee to pursue her graduate degree from Milligan University (2015: MS Occupational Therapy). She has experience working in school settings, private practice pediatric settings, outpatient pediatric settings, and skilled nursing facilities. Rachel most recently worked as an OT at Children’s Wisconsin from 2019-2023.

    Rachel has treated patients of all ages and varying diagnoses, and she has found her passion in pediatric care. The pediatric setting provides opportunities to be creative and fun while focusing on children's interests to motivate them to become independent in meaningful daily living skills. This also allows her to come together with other healthcare providers to provide outstanding care, advocate for children and their families, collaborate and form purposeful relationships with children and their families.

    Rachel currently resides in the North Shore Area with her husband, Harry, and 2 young children. Rachel loves to go on family walks, go on adventures with her kids, listen to country music, read, and go to Bucks games with Harry.

  • Sarah is a Wisconsin state licensed and nationally certified occupational therapist.

    Sarah received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University (1995: BS in Psychology, Minor in African American Studies). She spent several years working at small non-profit organizations, serving in Americorps, coaching youth soccer, and studying Special Education before deciding to pursue a graduate degree at Columbia University (2010: MS Occupational Therapy). Sarah has experience working as an occupational therapist in public schools, in private pediatric and orthopedic clinics, and as an independent consultant.

    In addition, she has received training as a Parent Wellness Circle facilitator through The Wellness compass Initiative and has served as a lay pastoral care provider and co-trainer for the pastoral care team at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, helping community members through life transitions, challenges, and joys. Sarah also coaches girls soccer at Shorewood High School.

    Sarah believes that each child and each family unit is unique and deserving of compassion and respect. Through occupational therapy, Sarah enjoys helping children and their caregivers discover their strengths and abilities in the context of the everyday activities that they do as individuals, within families, and among their communities to occupy time and bring meaning and purpose to life.

    Sarah currently lives in Shorewood with her husband, Mark, and their two children. Outside of the clinic, she likes to run, bike, practice yoga, hike, read, eat good food, and make music.

  • Doctor Jenny is a Wisconsin state licensed physical therapist.

    Jenny completed undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University, where she double majored in Allied Health Science and Psychology. Following graduation, she continued onto the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. During this time, she worked as a graduate assistant, helping to perform studies on early power mobility and its benefits for children with disabilities.

    After graduation, Jenny began working at a private outpatient clinic, during which she treated a variety of patients— from children to adults with gross motor deficits. This time solidified her passion for working in pediatrics. Over the last several years, Jenny has gained experience working with kids with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, and a variety of other diagnoses. She is currently working towards her certification in primitive reflex integration to better understand how to treat a variety of neurologic diagnoses. She has also discovered her passion for collaborating with families to progress each child to their potential. As a result, Jenny participated in and created community programs for parent education beyond the clinic.

    When she is not at work, Jenny loves spending time exploring her new home state with her husband Tyler, and their two chihuahuas. She enjoys paddle boarding, trying new restaurants, and walking on local trails.

  • Jaclyn Bender is a certified, licensed occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. Currently, Jaclyn has a variety of roles, serving individuals in Madison, WI in person.  She is a member of interdisciplinary clinics serving children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other neuromotor conditions, providing consultative evaluations. Secondly, she serves as an occupational therapist in the Waisman Early Childhood Program, promoting inclusion in the classrooms and providing ongoing treatment for children who attend. Lastly, she works on faculty for the Wisconsin LEND program; Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. This is a training program for students and community members to better the service delivery for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.  

    Jaclyn has a deep and broad history of pediatric experience, including providing therapy on inpatient units, in the UW Health pediatric outpatient clinic, and in the Madison Metropolitan School District. All of these experiences have allowed her to learn from and serve families in various phases along their journey. Jaclyn is also a mom of 2 kids, which allows her to connect with parents on a personal level. 

    In 2020, Jaclyn launched a personal blog and social media page in hopes of spreading education from evidence-based sources to support families through challenging moments, when waiting for services, or navigating a diagnosis. Her passion is in empowering individuals and supporting families to engage in meaningful activities that serve the entire family. 

  • McKenna Falardeau is a student in the Marquette University Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

    She also serves as the Clinic Operations & Engagement Intern at Little Light. She wears many hats with the Little Light team and is a beloved teammate!

  • Lindsay Johnson is a Wisconsin state licensed and nationally certified occupational therapist.

    Lindsay received her undergraduate degree from UW- Green Bay (2013: B.S. in Psychology). She spent time in between undergraduate and graduate school working with the pediatric population in ABA therapy and daily living skills/respite care before deciding to pursue a graduate degree at Concordia University Wisconsin (2019: M.S. Occupational Therapy).  Lindsay has experience working as an occupational therapist in acute care settings, birth to three settings, and pediatric outpatient settings.

    Lindsay has experience with patients of various ages and diagnoses. Her love for working with the pediatric population stems from working with children from various environments and seeing the impact she can make on their journeys. Lindsay works with the family as a whole to understand contextual factors and assist with implementing meaningful treatment strategies to facilitate greater independence in daily routines. 

    Lindsay is passionate about building strong relationships with patients and their families, ensuring that therapy is both effective and meaningful.

    Lindsay currently lives in Port Washington with her husband, Jack, their daughter and two dogs. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and running on local trails.

  • Magdalena ‘Maggie’ Woods is a nationally certified and Wisconsin state licensed speech-language pathologist. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in both the state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2022: BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor in Psychology) while also playing division one soccer. She then received her masters degree at Marquette University (2024: MS in Speech and Language Pathology). Maggie completed her clinical fellowship year and earned her Certificate of Clinical Competence while working at an elementary school. She currently works at both Little Light and within a public elementary school supporting communication for students.

    Maggie has experience working with children of all ages with a variety of speech and language needs. She loves connecting with families and children to help them successfully communicate their wants, needs, and ideas with others. She enjoys working with all children, but she is especially passionate about working with children with speech sound disorders, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. 

    Maggie currently lives in downtown Milwaukee. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, taking workout classes, trying new restaurants, and going to country concerts!

  • Lexi is a Wisconsin state licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist. 

    Lexi completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After her undergraduate studies, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she received her Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She completed her clinical fellowship year and earned her Certificate of Clinical Competence while working at a pediatric private practice.

    Lexi has loved her journey thus far in the field of speech language pathology and loves learning new things from each new kiddo and family she gets the opportunity to work with. While the whole field is incredible, Lexi is very passionate about working with kiddos on the autism spectrum, those who are gestalt language processors, and those with fluency disorders. She believes a team-approach is essential to effective speech and language therapy, so she appreciates any and all feedback from the families she works with. 

    When Lexi is not engaging in speech therapy, she loves to spend time with her family and friends, hike, spend time outdoors, read, learn different card and board games, and sing/play the ukulele.