Our Providers

Britteny Asher

Britteny Asher, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist passionate about developing skills and providing the tools to support and encourage all people to achieve their full potential! Britteny has worked to empower transition age and developing adults with complex communication needs for over 20 years within in the environments they live learn, work and socialize,  providing direct services as well as training to those supporting the individual (e.g., DSP/PSWs, parents, job coaches, Behavior Specialists). With a big picture, full life lens, Britteny believes in supporting adults to be self-determined and actively involved in every aspect of their life.  With this goal in mind, Britteny has built a private practice, Britteny Asher Consulting, to encourage and support more professionals in meeting the needs of all members of our community.

Britteny enjoys being outside in nature and can often be seen truly hugging trees!  Her family has matured, with both of her sons having successfully flown the nest; yet the chickens remain whom she enjoys hanging out with when gardening. Britteny and her husband embrace every season in Oregon and enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and bird watching.

Wendy Gunter

Wendy Gunter, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who believes that every person has the right to communicate, especially as means for participating fully in relationships and engaging in community.  She has served on the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and as president of the Oregon Speech-Language & Hearing Association. With over 20 years of clinical experience and teaching in higher education, her strength is in supporting practical outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs with particular attention to helping those supporting an individual (i.e., parents, job coaches, teachers) understand their communicative potential.  Wendy’s clinical areas of expertise include special populations, such as Autism and Intellectual Disability, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Wendy and her family love dogs and have deep roots in the Portland area.  Outside of work, Wendy enjoys spending her time gardening and on international medical education trips.

Sarah Blanchard

Sarah Blanchard, MS CCC SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist with 18 years of experience who loves supporting communication and cognitive skills out in the wild with her clients.  She has first-hand experience with neurodiversity and understands the therapeutic process from both a professional and personal perspective. Sarah has previously worked in schools and a clinic setting.  She is passionate about building skills that help her clients establish stronger support systems and connections with their communities that will promote stable long-term relationships across natural settings. She loves watching people communicate in meaningful ways for the first time.
When not working she enjoys swimming, paddle boarding, and watching shows with her family.

Jennifer Kenagy 

Office Support Staff 

Jennifer brings extensive experience in administrative support from her work in mental health clinical settings. Her meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and organizational skills are key to her role. In partnering with the BAC team behind the scenes, Jennifer helps to ensure clients have access to the services they need to thrive.

Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Education from Western Oregon University. Her career began with the American Red Cross, where she accrued over 20 years in customer service, staff management, fundraising, and First Aid/CPR/AED instruction. She has also served as an AmeriCorps member, a Volunteer Coordinator for the SMART reading program, and a nanny for special needs children. Jennifer’s dedication to fostering teens and mentoring youth underscores her commitment to community support.

In her personal life, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends, and their pup. Together they love attending church, watching shows, reading, camping, kayaking, playing games, and savoring good food.