Meet the Team

  • Stacey Pennell

    Director of Nest Pediatric Therapy Services, Speech Language Pathologist
    Stacey has been practicing Speech Language Pathology for over 20 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University and graduate degree from the University of Akron. Stacey has experience with adults, school-age, early intervention, and everything in between, she especially enjoys working with families and children to reach their communication goals. Stacey is married with two girls, and spends most of her free time with her family working on their farm.

  • Angie Willard

    CEO of Cardinal Therapy Group and Nest Pediatric Therapy Services, Speech Language Pathologist
    Angie grew up in Tuscarawas County, graduated from Sandy Valley, and pursued her undergraduate degree at Ohio University. She then graduated with her masters’ degree from the University of Akron and started her career in Holmes County, where she has spent the last 20+ years serving clients of all ages in a wide variety of settings. Angie’s favorite part of being a Speech Pathologist is the long-lasting relationships that are formed when working with clients and helping them achieve their goals. She lives in Holmes County with her husband and three children. Outside of work, she can be found on the sideline or in the audience of one of her kids events.

  • Mikayla Ryan

    Speech Language Pathologist
    Mikayla Ryan is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with three years of experience helping individuals find their voice. She earned her bachelors of science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Carolina University in 2020 and her masters of science from the University of Mississippi in 2022. Mikayla is especially passionate about working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and empowering Autistic individuals to communicate in ways that are meaningful to them. When she’s not in the therapy room, Mikayla enjoys reading, exploring the outdoors with her dog, and training for half marathons.



  • Tara Martin

    Wellness Director, Community Liaison
    Tara Martin is our wellness team member who leads our employee wellness program, corporate wellness initiatives, and fitness activities for Nest and Cardinal Therapy Group. She is a 200h-YTT Yoga Teacher and has over 17 years of work experience in the world of health and wellness. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science Education and Health Promotions from The Ohio State University and has been blessed to utilize that degree on many levels. Tara is very proud to be working and living in Holmes County, close to her family. She has two young children that keep her busy with sports and activities. She loves spending time with her kids and family, cooking and trying new healthy recipes, and supporting her local sports teams.