Meet the Owners

Owners

  • Owner

    Sarah Farison, M.S. CCC-SLP

    Founder & Owner

    Meet Sarah Farison, the founder and owner of InterAACtive Speech Therapy. As a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Sarah brings her creative vision and expertise to the forefront of our practice. At InterAACtive, Sarah prioritizes building deep connections with clients, creating a foundation for them to thrive.

    Sarah’s innovative approach integrates speech therapy with motor movement, enabling clients to connect with their bodies as they develop their communication skills. She is particularly passionate about helping non-speakers find their voices and has significant experience working with gestalt language processors and clients with apraxia.

    In addition to leading our business, Sarah remains actively involved in providing personalized care to her own clients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.

    Sarah serves clients in Anthem, New River and Desert Hills.

  • Owner

    Kennedy Goodwin, M.A. CCC-SLP

    Owner & Therapy Director

    Meet Kennedy, our Therapy Director and a certified Speech-Language Pathologist at InterAACtive Speech Therapy. Kennedy plays a pivotal role in our mission to help individuals find their voice, demonstrating a genuine understanding of our clients' needs and dedicating the time and energy to understand their unique communication goals.

    In collaboration with our founder, Sarah Farison, Kennedy not only helps run our business but also provides personalized care to her own clients. Her approach is client-centered, ensuring each individual receives the support and guidance they need to succeed.

    Whether you are looking to launch a business, turn a hobby into something more, or share a creative project with the world, how you communicate your story online makes all the difference. At InterAACtive, we are committed to helping you tell that story effectively.

    Kennedy serves clients in North/Central Phoenix and Surprise.

  • Josh Duerr, MBA, M.Ed Leadership, B.Sc Ed.

    Owner & Business Director

    Josh brings a dynamic blend of operations and education experience to our team. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration, a Master’s in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. Over the past two years, he served as the Regional Director of Operations, overseeing ten charter schools.

    Before this role, Josh spent six years as the Executive Director of a multi-site church in North Phoenix, where he managed operations, finances, and human resources. He also has six years of experience in a South Phoenix charter school network, where he worked as a teacher and Dean of Students.

    Josh’s extensive background in both education and operations ensures that our organization runs smoothly and effectively, always prioritizing the needs of our clients and staff.

While this page highlights our founding team, InterAACtive Speech Therapy also partners with several incredible independent therapists who help us support clients across the Phoenix metro area. Our extended team serves clients in Peoria, Glendale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Avondale, Goodyear, and Phoenix, and also provides services within select Montessori schools in Cave Creek. Each therapist brings unique strengths to our collaborative approach, and we’re so grateful to work alongside such passionate professionals.