Jo Ann Gramlich

Jo Ann Gramlich, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a renowned national speech-language pathologist, award-winning children’s author, and passionate advocate for early childhood communication. With over 30 years of experience, Jo Ann empowers parents, caregivers, and educators to build strong language and literacy skills with children, starting from birth.

She is the founder of The Behind Cycle, a mission-driven initiative that helps families support early learning and build strong language foundations starting at birth. Jo Ann is also the author of the widely embraced Talk, Play, and Read book series, which helps families turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection, communication, and confidence.

Whether she’s working with children, mentoring professionals, or speaking on global and national stages and podcasts, Jo Ann leads with heart and purpose. Her mission is simple: nurture confidence, communication, and brighter futures one child, one family, and one moment at a time.