About us
HearMeSpeak began with one mother's determination to ensure her child had every opportunity to thrive.
Our founder, Ritu Nakra, is the mother of Ananya Nakra, who was diagnosed with bilateral profound hearing loss at just 18 months of age. Through early intervention, cochlear implantation, auditory-verbal therapy, and unwavering family support, Ananya went on to be successfully mainstreamed and is today a confident, articulate advocate for disability inclusion.
Inspired by her own journey, Ritu chose to transform her lived experience into a lifelong mission. She pursued formal education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, and became a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT®). Combining professional expertise with the empathy of a parent who has walked the same path, she has dedicated her career to helping children and families achieve their fullest potential.
In 2016, Ritu founded HearMeSpeak with a simple yet powerful vision: to empower children with hearing loss, speech and language challenges, learning differences, and neurodevelopmental needs through evidence-based, family-centred care.
Today, HearMeSpeak continues to build on that vision, helping children develop the listening, communication, and learning skills they need to lead confident, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Founder & Lead Auditory-Verbal Therapist
Listening & Spoken Language Specialist · LSLS Cert. AVT (U.S.) · Bachelor in Special Education
Ritu Nakra founded HearMeSpeak in 2016, turning her own experience as the mother of a child with profound hearing loss into a lifelong mission.
A Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, certified as an Auditory-Verbal Therapist (LSLS Cert. AVT®) in the United States, and a graduate in Special Education, she combines clinical expertise with the empathy of a parent who has walked the same path. She has dedicated her career to helping children with hearing loss and other communication needs learn to listen, speak, and thrive.
Our therapists and psychologists work together around each family.
Senior Therapist & Operations Manager
With over 12 years as a Speech Pathologist and more than 10 years in education, Vandana works with children facing speech, language, learning, and developmental challenges. She holds qualifications in NTT, B.Ed., M.A. (Hindi), and B.Ed. (Hearing Impairment), with certifications in ADHD, Autism, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and leads day-to-day operations at HearMeSpeak.
Speech Therapist and Special Educator
Shobhita Pandey is a dedicated Speech Therapist and Special Educator, with a Diploma in Special Education (HI), DHLS, an MSc in Psychology, an Advanced Certification in Inclusive Education (Cross Disability), and certifications in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Couple Counselling.
Committed to empowering individuals with communication and learning challenges, and having received invaluable support from society throughout her journey, she is passionate about giving back and making a meaningful impact.
Special Educator (Hearing Impairment)
Chandni Malhotra is a dedicated Special Educator, with a Bachelor of Education in Special Education (Hearing Impairment).
Committed to teaching and supporting students with hearing loss, she helps children learn, communicate, and grow with confidence, meeting each child with patience and care.
Educator
A warm and patient educator who supports children in their everyday learning and communication, meeting each child with encouragement and care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts.
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