Meet the Owners
Lorraine Read, MA, CCC-SLP
Lorraine Read is a licensed speech-language pathologist with decades of experience helping individuals improve communication and quality of life. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development Studies from the University of Waterloo and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. She is certified through American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and holds Arizona Department of Health licensure.
She chose speech-language pathology for its impact—helping people communicate, connect, and participate more fully in everyday life. Her experience spans hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings, giving her a strong understanding of how communication challenges affect individuals across environments.
At Word Play, Lorraine supports both clients and therapists, helping ensure consistent, collaborative care. She values strong relationships with families and a thoughtful approach to each individual’s needs.
Outside of work, Lorraine enjoys time with her family as a grandmother and practicing aerial arts, along with snowboarding, wakeboarding, and golf.
Stephanie Strom, MS, CCC-SLP
Stephanie Strom is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working with children and families. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University and holds certification through American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, along with Arizona Department of Health licensure.
Her path into speech therapy began while working as a preschool aide, where she saw the impact of one-on-one support on a child’s development. That experience continues to shape her approach today—focused, individualized, and built around helping each child communicate in a way that works for them.
Stephanie has worked in schools, outpatient rehabilitation, and detention facilities, giving her a broad perspective on the challenges families face. As a co-owner of Word Play, she stays actively involved in clinical care and supports her team to ensure families receive thoughtful, consistent service. Outside of work, Stephanie is a mother of three and enjoys hiking, cooking, and painting.