Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Camille Luke

Speech-Language Pathologist · CEO

Camille received her Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western University in London, Ontario, Canada in 2007. She served in schools and outpatient medical settings at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, where she gained significant experience treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. She founded UpWords Speech in 2016 to support families seeking truly family-centered services. Camille lives in Columbus with her husband and two school-age children.

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Dana Douglas

Speech-Language Pathologist · Clinic Manager

Dana leads day-to-day clinical operations at UpWords and brings deep expertise in alternative and augmentative communication. She helps families find the right tools so every child has a reliable way to be heard, whether through speech, signs, or AAC devices.

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Madison brings UpWords' family-centered approach to families across Ohio through virtual sessions. She specializes in helping children build clear speech sounds and grow their language, meeting them where they are, in the comfort of home.

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Marlene Makapela

Office Administrator · Accounts Manager

Marlene is the friendly first voice most families hear when they call. She handles scheduling, insurance verification, and the billing logistics so clinicians can focus on the kids, and so families always have a real person to ask.

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