Vera Pili

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Talent

TacomaMember since September 1, 2026

Mindful self-compassionMotivational interviewingData entryBuilding relationships with youth, families, school staff, administration, and cSocial skillsCommunication skillsComputer skillsWorking independently and in partnerships

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Mindful self-compassionMotivational interviewingData entryBuilding relationships with youth, families, school staff, administration, and cSocial skills

About

Proud tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs of Oregon, Chicana, and raised in Alaska. Educator and case manager with 20+ years of experience working with families in elementary schools, early childhood programs, and diverse communities. Committed to Indigenous emotional wellness, perinatal support, and culturally sensitive community engagement.

Lifelong learner dedicated to supporting families affected by systemic barriers and historical trauma through whole-heartedness and reciprocal relationships.

Experience

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Chief Leschi Schools

Family Support Specialist for ECEAP/ECE program - Chief Leschi Schools

Mentor for Grow Your Own, Indigenous Futures 12-week online program - University of Oregon

Mentor for future educators. Curriculum included many teachings on the topics of Indigenous emotional wellness.

Family Resource Coordinator - Early Intervention Center

Tillicum Elementary Site Coordinator - Communities in Schools of Lakewood

Family Resource Coordinator and Special Educator - Northwest Center Child Development Program

Worked as Family Resource Coordinator and Special Educator for Northwest Center Child Development Program where we did home and center-based visits with our Early Intervention Team.