Colorado License in Speech-Language Pathology, License
(2017)
McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program, Specialized Training
(2016)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology-American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Certificate
(2007)
Conditions & Treatments
Cancers - Head and Neck Cancer
Cancers
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Rehabilitation Therapy - Speech Therapy
Rehabilitation Therapy
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngeal cancer
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hypopharyngeal cancer
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasopharyngeal cancer
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Oral and oropharyngeal cancer
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Post-cancer treatment dysphagia
Clinical Interests
My interests are restoring speech, swallowing, and alaryngeal voice to patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients; to return them to as normal speech and swallow as possible following treatment for head and neck cancer.
Personal Interests
I love to be outdoors, whether it be running or swimming with my two young daughters, or skiing with my husband. I also love to travel, and my favorite spot is the beach.
General Information
Graduate Schools:
MS, Rush University Medical Center
(2006)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL)
(2004)