Melissa Miller-Ramirez
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CEO & Founder | Connect Teletherapy
Melissa Miller-Ramirez is the founder and CEO of Connect Teletherapy, which provides virtual therapy services for children, including speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling. Her journey began as a speech-language pathologist, working with children with autism. After gaining real estate expertise, Miller-Ramirez launched Connect Teletherapy in 2019. With determination and a modest investment, she grew her business without external funding, projecting $1M in revenue this year. Miller-Ramirez authored a children’s book, “We Can Teach You to Talk,” the first in a series designed to aid children’s speech and language development.