Meet the Team
Julie Barry, MA CCC-SLP
Co-Founder
@talkwithtoys
Julie is a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience in pediatrics who specializes in play-based therapy. She has worked in hospitals, schools, as well as specialized settings and now owns her own private practice. Her experience in high volume fast-paced work environments shaped her ability to modify, combine or present toys in unconventional ways to enhance engagement and promote different skills for various age groups.
Courtney Peebles, MA
Co-Founder
@solobotoys
Courtney is a children’s toy designer and the owner of Solobo. Solobo is a Montessori inspired educational children’s toy company. She built Solobo with a deep commitment to education so she collaborates with pediatric experts to ensure toys are fun and educational. One of her toys was featured in Forbes as one of the "Best Educational Toy for Toddlers and Preschoolers."