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Meet The Team

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At Speak Wonders, your child works with a small team of paediatric speech pathologists who care as much about relationships as results. Meet the people in your child’s corner.

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Our Team

Speech Pathologist Cindy He in clinic holding a toy

Founder & Speech Pathologist

Cindy He
 

BAppSc(SpeechPath), CPSP
 

Co-Founder & Practice Manager

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Allen Ho
 

Practice Owner With Speech Therapy Team
Speech therapy assistant Angela Chau in the Westmead clinic

Therapy Assistant 

Angela Chau

BHSc
 

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Speech Pathologist Emma Knapp in clinic at Westmead

Speech Pathologist

Emma Knapp

BAppSc(SpeechPath), CPSP
 

Speech Pathologist Maureen Kang in Westmead Clinic With Her Toy

Maureen Kang

Speech Pathologist 

BSpHLSc, BSpPath(Hons), CPSP

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Speech Pathologist

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Donia Mahfoud

BAppSc(SpeechPath), CPSP

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Receptionist

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Rebecca Li

BAppSc(SpeechPath) (Currently Studying)

Team Bio

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''Life is coming from you, not at you'' - William Ernest

I founded Speak Wonders because I’ve always been drawn to how communication shapes a child’s confidence, relationships, and sense of self. Working in paediatric speech pathology across Westmead and Western Sydney lets me partner closely with families to create practical, playful, and meaningful goals that fit real life, whether that’s in the clinic, at home, or online. I’m especially passionate about neuro‑affirming practice, keeping caseloads intentionally small, and collaborating with parents so therapy feels supportive and truly tailored to each child.

As the owner, I love building a team culture where every child is seen as a whole person and every family feels heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. I enjoy mentoring the team and continually refining the way we do therapy so it stays warm, evidence‑informed, and family‑centred. Outside of work, I recharge with simple comforts and probably relate most to an anime‑style cat: curious, a little playful, and happiest in cosy, comfortable spaces

Cindy He

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''All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them'' - Walt Disney

I grew up selectively mute with significant speech sound challenges, so I know firsthand how it feels when your voice doesn’t quite reach the world. Years of speech therapy helped me communicate with confidence, which opened doors into management and consultancy roles building teams and leading projects and ultimately inspired me to create Speak Wonders, where that same level of care and strategy now supports children and families.
 

At Speak Wonders, I draw on both my lived experience and my background in building teams to create a clinic where families are known by name, caseloads stay intentionally small, and therapy is warm, practical, and tailored to real life at home, school, and in the community. Outside of work, you’ll often find me playing tennis, heading out on bush walks, or at home spoiling my cat and I relate most to a capybara: calm, easygoing, and happiest when I’m surrounded by my favourite people (and animals).

Allen Ho

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''Its not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters'' - Epictetus

I’m a Therapy Assistant and Admin at Speak Wonders, and I joined the team because I’m really curious about speech pathology and love learning directly from experienced speechies. Being part of the process as kids find their voice and grow in confidence is one of my favourite parts of the job.

I'm all about making sessions feel fun, welcoming, and low-pressure. I enjoy getting to know each child and their family, and I love working together with parents and therapists so we’re all on the same page and the child feels fully supported.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me on a pickleball court, in the kitchen baking something sweet, or at home spoiling my cat and dog. I relate a lot to Winnie the Pooh,  warm, easygoing, and happiest enjoying the simple things in life (especially dessert!).

Angela Chau

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''When we strive to become better, everything around us becomes better too'' - The Alchemist

I chose speech pathology because I’ve always loved helping others, and supporting people to communicate feels incredibly meaningful. I believe communication is a human right, and I want to help ensure everyone has a way to express themselves. What I enjoy most about working with children and families is the connection we build over time and the privilege of seeing therapy make a real difference in their everyday lives.
 

Collaboration is at the heart of how I work, because no one knows a child better than their family, so it’s essential that we’re always working together. I love being part of the Speak Wonders team, where everyone is genuinely caring and dedicated. Outside of work, I enjoy going on long bush walks with my dog, getting lost in a good book, and ice skating, and I’d probably say I relate most to a Fox, mainly because I really love adventure.

Emma Knapp

Speech Pathologist Maureen Kang in Westmead Clinic With Her Toy

'' Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions'' - Michael Jordan

As a paediatric speech pathologist at Speak Wonders, I feel incredibly lucky to spend my days helping children find their voice and feel proud of how they communicate. I love figuring out what makes each child light up, whether that’s games, stories, or silly jokes, and turning goals into activities that feel more like play than “work”. For me, the best part is seeing families notice those small but powerful shifts at home, preschool, or school and knowing we’ve created those changes together.
 

When I work with families, I want them to feel listened to, supported, and never rushed, so we can problem‑solve as a team and celebrate every win, big or small. Outside the clinic, I’m usually outdoors at the gym, playing sport, or planning my next travel adventure. My animal match would have to be a pig: curious, food‑motivated, and happiest when life includes plenty of good company, movement, and fun.

Maureen Kang

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''People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel'' - Maya Angelou

Hi, I'm a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about helping children build the confidence and skills they need to communicate in their everyday lives. I enjoy creating fun, engaging, and personalised therapy sessions that are tailored to each child's unique strengths, interests, and goals. I find it incredibly rewarding to support children as they develop new skills and gain confidence in expressing themselves, while working closely with families to ensure therapy is meaningful and relevant beyond the therapy room.


I support children with a variety of speech, language, literacy, and social communication needs and value building strong partnerships with families throughout the therapy journey. I believe that collaboration, encouragement, and celebrating each child's successes are key to achieving meaningful outcomes. My goal is to provide a supportive and positive environment where children feel confident to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

Donia Mahfoud

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''Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn't calculate his happiness'' - Frodor Dostoevsky

Hi, I'm currently completing my studies in Speech Pathology and have always been drawn to the profession because of its unique blend of science, communication, and helping others. My interest began through exploring different allied health professions and discovering how Speech Pathology combines two subjects I have always loved: biology and English. Throughout my paediatric placements, I have developed a strong passion for working with children and their families, and I find it incredibly rewarding to be part of their communication journey. I especially enjoy building meaningful connections with families and celebrating the small but significant milestones achieved along the way. 
 

As part of the Speak Wonders team, I am committed to creating a warm and welcoming experience for every family who walks through our doors. I believe that collaboration and open communication are at the heart of successful therapy outcomes, and I strive to ensure families feel supported, informed, and empowered every step of the way. Outside of work and study, I enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles, hiking, going to the gym with my brother, and solo travelling. I am excited to continue developing as a future Speech Pathologist and look forward to supporting children and families in achieving their communication goals. 

Rebecca Li

If you’re wondering whether Speak Wonders is the right fit for your child, we’d love to have a conversation.

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