Meet Our Team
Stephen Cutia, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner
Stephen specializes in treating neurological voice and swallowing disorders, motor speech problems, and expressive/receptive language deficits in adults, as well as feeding and language disorders in the pediatric population. Stephen is an LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician and is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association. He is certified to perform Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation for swallowing. He maintains his Certificate of Clinical Competency and continues to enroll in ongoing professional development courses. Stephen has worked in various medical settings including hospitals, acute rehabilitation, assisted and skilled nursing facilities, and memory care units. He currently works part-time as an adjunct professor for New York University’s online graduate speech pathology program.
Meredith Nance, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Meredith received her degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Brigham Young University (Bachelor of Science) and New York University (Master of Science). Meredith enjoys working with Northern Tides Speech and Language LLC where she spends her time working with pediatric populations with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), receptive and expressive language disorders, feeding concerns, and articulation and phonology delays. She specializes in treating adult voice disorders and enjoys working with adults who struggle with fluency disorders. Meredith’s passion for voice disorders stems from many years of experience training to be a professional vocalist.
Jillian Brown, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Jillian holds a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina. She is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) through various professional development courses. Jillian has experience working in both public schools and private practice, with a focus on treating adults, teens, and pediatric populations. She is a former special education teacher and a highly qualified reading specialist for K-12 students. Her goal for every patient is to support patients in their functional life skills and feel empowered to use their voice in all situations. Her area of special interests includes teen pragmatics/social aspects of language, adult cognitive communication, and augmentative / alternative communication devices (including eye gaze). Jillian also has a special interest in supporting patient-led advocacy and family training. In her free time, Jillian enjoys exploring the food scene in Charleston, taking her dog Nora to the dog park, and reading a good book.
Brittany Randall, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Brittany is from Hartsville, SC and she loves living on James Island with her husband and bernedoodle. She received her doctorate of occupational therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. For her doctoral capstone, she partnered with the MUSC International Adoption Clinic to provide access to family resources and improve patient care. Her areas of interest include DIRFloortime, Powerfully You, and sensory integration approaches. Brittany enjoys collaborating with speech language therapy to provide patient-centered care at Northern Tides! Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to new places, volunteering at church, relaxing at the beach, and trying new recipes.
Emma Haller, M.S. CF-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Emma was born and raised in Greenville, SC. After graduating from her Master's Degree program, she made the move down to Charleston, SC. She received her degrees from Clemson University (Bachelor of Science) and Western Carolina University (Master of Science). Emma enjoys working with all populations across the lifespan. Outside of work, Emma loves to read a good book on the beach, cook a yummy meal, and go on a long walk.
Nia Lombardo, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Originally from Pennsylvania, Nia graduated from East Stroudsburg University where she earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with concentrations in Psychology and Gerontology. She now holds licensure and a professional educator certificate through the state of South Carolina in addition to board certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Nia has provided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for individuals across the lifespan in the areas of articulation, fluency, childhood apraxia of speech, literacy, language, auditory impairment, augmentative and alternative communication, feeding aversions, and dysphagia. Nia has undergone specialized training in the SOS Approach to Feeding and LAMP Words for Life to best serve her patients. She is also a member of the ASHA special interest group for swallowing and swallowing disorders to follow the latest research. Outside of work, Nia enjoys spending time at the beach, staying active, traveling, and trying new restaurants around Charleston.
