Malia is a San Diego native.  She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with her bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and a minor in Child Development.  She then went on to Loma Linda University to earn her SLPA certification.

As a therapist, Malia has a passion for meeting kids where they are.  She enjoys creating individualized therapies for each kiddo and creating ways to incorporate their interest into therapy.

Outside of being a speech language pathologist assistant, Malia enjoys traveling, eating, and spending time with her two German Shepherds, Kailo and Koda.