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Why did you decide to become an SLP? I actually didn’t know I wanted to be a SLP until my senior year of college! I was dual majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Health Policy & Administration with every intention of pursuing a master’s degree in business. Luckily, I had the opportunity to volunteer with a program at Penn State called LifeLink PSU—a secondary transitional program that provides college experience for young adults with a variety of disabilities. LifeLink offered me the opportunity to connect with staff who had made a career out of helping others find independence, peers who I connected with because of the similar interests we shared, and students who touched my heart. I decided business could wait and that I could make the biggest direct impact on others if I went a more clinical route. The rest is history! My previous graduate degree was in educational leadership, and I taught adult GED courses at a community college. One of my students suffered a stroke, and I watched her regain her communication skills over several months as she worked with a wonderful speech-language pathologist. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to go back to school to become an SLP, and it has been the most incredible journey ever since!
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What is your SLP superpower? My SLP superpower is establishing relationships with others! I love making new friends and learning from others.
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What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going down the shore, trying new foods, and cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies & Penn State football team!
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What do you love about TeamUp Therapy? The contagiously enthusiastic community established at TeamUp Therapy! Every member of the team has the same vision and is incredibly passionate about providing clients with compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care.
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Areas of interest: Autism Spectrum Disorder, verbal behavior, early language development, AAC, feeding (specifically behavior-related feeding disorders – e.g. ARFID)