About

I sought a career in Speech-Language Pathology after a lifetime of interest in the healthcare industry and helping others.  I was born with an injury to my right eyelid which  resulted in visual and physical impairments.   From the time I was 3 months old to 9 years old I underwent 6 corrective surgeries at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia(CHOP) and spent many days in their outpatient clinic surrounded by exceptional staff.  I knew that I wanted a career in helping others and later learned about becoming a medical Speech-Language Pathologist when I was working in a local Skilled Nursing Facility as an after school job during high school.

Academically, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Penn State University. For graduate school I attended Emerson College in Boston for a Master’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  After graduation, I spent two years working as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist prior to becoming a traveler. 

Professionally, I primarily work short term contracts and per diem assignments in settings that provide treatment to the adult neurogenic rehab population across the US. I work with adults and geriatric patients who have acquired language and swallowing disorders for a variety of reasons ranging from strokes to brain injuries to dementia.  I have worked across the medical spectrum of care; from Level 1 acute trauma centers to skilled nursing facilities and home health. I love my work and am passionate about being a patient-centered clinician who provides the best services for my patients at any geographic location or level of care.

When I am not working I am passionate about traveling the world and having new adventures.  I love to hike and be able to view my new surroundings from new angles.   Whether I am in the US or abroad,  I always seem to find myself in interesting or unusual situations and have a lifetime of crazy stories.