Meet Kate
Speech Language Pathologist &
Founder of L.E.I. Marketing and Administrative Solutions
Kate obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a double major in Spanish and Interpersonal and Organizational Communication. She then obtained her Master’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Communicative Disorders and Sciences. She has experience working with pediatric and adult populations across a variety of settings, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and home health.
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With a background as a Speech Language Pathologist, Kate is uniquely suited to provide support to other allied health professionals, private practices and small businesses. Kate established L.E.I. Administrative Solutions in February 2021 after re-examining her own work-life balance while working as a Speech Pathologist in her local school district. When she and her husband welcomed their daughter, Lucia Elizabeth, in October 2020, Kate knew she wanted to transition her path to focusing on her family, while still professionally engaging in her passion, Speech Language Pathology. She has now worked as an administrator to a number of private practices across the United States and has gained significant experience in the inner workings of operating a private practice.
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Since her daughter was the inspiration and motivation behind L.E.I. Administrative Solutions, it was only fitting for the company’s name and work to be dedicated to her. Kate now specializes in tailoring support to private practice owners across the United States. She loves working alongside business owning SLPs, and some of the hardest working individuals she has ever met.
Our Mission
To help business owners execute their vision and achieve work-life balance on their budget. We understand the responsibility on the shoulders of business owners and we’re here to take something off your plate.
Meet the Team
Julia Cai
Account & Project Manager
Julia joined the LEI Administrative Solutions team in July 2021. She primarily supports our team as an account and project manager. She additionally supports form and content creation, social media management, and creating newsletters and mail outs that encompass the company’s vision.
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Julia is a Speech Language Pathologist who works for the Chandler Unified School District. She has experience working in the schools with preschool-aged students through 8th grade, and currently works with preschool-aged students with a variety of communication needs. Julia graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Arizona State University. Throughout her studies, she has received several scholarships and fellowships based on her high academic standing, research-projects, and involvement in the speech and hearing community. Julia has worked as a faculty associate with Arizona State University for ASU Online, and supervises graduate interns and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant students obtaining their licensure. In her free time, Julia loves working out, hiking, reading a good book while hanging out with her cats, and doing puzzles.
Margaret Murphy
Administrative Assistant
Margaret joined the LEI Administrative Solutions team in September 2022. She coordinates early intervention services for our clients.
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Margaret has 40 years of experience working in the travel industry, and owned her own business for 14 of those years. She still dabbles in travel and will organize small groups for international travel and school groups. Margaret understands all that is needed to make a business run smoothly and efficiently. She is highly organized, has a knack for details, and always meets a deadline. In her spare time, Margaret likes to hike, travel, and spend time with her grandkids.
Alexa Hernandez
Content Creator & Administrative Assistant
Alexa joined the LEI Administrative Solutions team in August 2022. She supports our clients through an administrative role and content creation.
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Alexa worked as an Elementary Educator for several years. Through her experience working with young children in schools, as well as having her own child with feeding and speech difficulties, Alexa is passionate about helping and empowering others.
Alexa received both her Master’s degree in Education and her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Simpson University in California. Alexa is an exceptional communicator. From taking calls to scheduling appointments, Alexa’s top priority is to help meet the needs of everyone she interacts with.
Megan Reinhardt
Content Creator
Megan joined the LEI Administrative Solutions team in April 2022. She supports marketing outreach, benefits verifications and prior authorizations, as well as content creation for our client’s social media accounts.
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Megan graduated in 2008 from SUNY Geneseo with her B.S. in Communicative Disorders & Sciences. She is a former speech therapist with seven years experience in treating clients with a variety of communication needs, such as pragmatic language, expressive language, and receptive language needs. Megan has experience working at the NYS school for the blind, in a special education classroom, and in home-based services. In addition to her career as a speech therapist, Megan has previously worked as a restaurant manager. In this time, she gained experience in HR, administrative duties, people managing, and operations execution.
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Megan lives in a small town near Buffalo, NY with her husband, toddler, and new baby. She loves spending time with her family, soaking up as much summer sun as possible, devouring audiobooks, baking with her daughter Ruby and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
Justine Marini
Content Creator & Administrative Assistant
Justine joined the LEI Administrative Solutions team in February 2023. She supports blog writing, content creation, product website development, and social media management for our clients.
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Justine graduated with her B.S. in Exercise Science from Brooklyn College, then continued her studies and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree at Northeast College of Health Sciences.
Justine recently moved to North Carolina with her husband, two boys, baby girl, and their dog. In her spare time she loves to shop, workout, and spend time with her family.
Caroline Barker
Administrative Assistant
Caroline joined the LEI Administrative Solutions team in September 2024. She supports our clients and team as an administrative assistant.
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Caroline is a Speech Language Pathologist who has over 15 years of experience working in schools, clinics, home-health and hospitals with all ages. She currently does home-based therapy with clients with a variety of communication needs. Caroline graduated with her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Eastern Illinois University.
In her free time, Caroline loves boxing, crafting, karaoke and spending as much time with her husband, three kids and two dogs as she can.
