MS, SUNY Fredonia, Speech-Language Pathology, 2001
BS, SUNY Fredonia, Communication Disorders and Sciences, 2000
New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, 2002—Present
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathologyfrom the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2002—Present
SPEAK OUT!® & LOUD Crowd® Certified, 2021-present
LSVT-LOUD Certified, 2014--2019
Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders, 2013—2018
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education (ACE), 2013
Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Assistant Professor/Supervisor, University at Buffalo Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, Buffalo, NY, 2021-present
Speech-Language Pathology Consultant, Steuben Foods, Elma, NY 2020-present
Speech-Language Pathologist, Elmwood Village Charter School, Buffalo, NY, 2017-2020
Speech-Language Pathologist, Supplemental Health Care, Buffalo, NY 2015-2017
Speech-Language Pathology Consultant, National Parkinson’s Foundation, WNY Chapter, Buffalo, NY 2015-2016
Speech-Language Pathologist, Catholic Health System, Buffalo, NY, 2014-2017
Speech-Language Pathology Presenter, Northern Speech Services, 2013-present
Speech-Language Pathologist, Private Practice Owner, Buffalo Communication Arts, Buffalo, NY 2010-present
Speech-Language Pathology Presenter, Dynamic Therapeutic Resources, Buffalo, NY 2008-2010
Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Supervisor & Lecturer, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY, 2007-2015
Speech-Language Pathologist, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, 2004-2007 & 2008-2012
Speech-Language Pathologist, Diversified Rehabilitation Services, Buffalo, NY, 2002-2004 & 2007-2011
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow, The Resource Center, Jamestown, New York, 2001-2002
Teaching
CDS 595/596: Practicum & Lab: Speech & Language
Presentations
Powerful Presentations. Corporate Speech Pathology Seminar, Calamar, Inc., North Tonawanda, NY, 2014.
Restorative Rehabilitation Dining Programs: Successful Development and Implementation. Continuing Education Online Course, Northern Speech Services, Gaylord, MI, 2013-present.
Role of SLP and Speech-Language, Cognitive, & Swallowing Referrals. Rehabilitation Nursing Training, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, 2005 & 2010-2011.
The Dysphagia Detective. Continuing Education Seminar, Dynamic Therapeutic Resources, Northeast US Cities, 2009-2010.
SLP 625: SLP Advanced Topics: Esophageal Phase Swallowing Disorders & Radiation Safety. Guest Lecturer, SUNY Buffalo State, 2008-2014.
VisiPitch IV: function, use, and implications. Poster presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Open House, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, 2006.
SLP 607: Dysphagia Across the Life Span. Lecturer, SUNY Buffalo State, 2007-2015
Dysphagia Protocol for Tracheostomized / Ventilator Dependent Patients and Health Care Documentation Review. Staff Training, Diversified Rehabilitation Services, Buffalo, NY, 2007-2008.
Assessment for Cognitive-Communication Disorders and Aphasia. University at Buffalo Physiatry Resident Training, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, 2006.
Swallowing Referrals and SLP Role in Dysphagia Assessment & Treatment. University at Buffalo Surgical Resident Training, University at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY, 2004.
Swallowing & Communication Effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Association of Western New York, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, NY, 2004.
Recreational Therapy & SLP: Team Approach in Long Term Care. Western New York Chapter of the New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association, Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, Lewiston, NY, 2004.
Speech-Language Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY)