In addition to music, I am also a licensed speech-language pathologist! The two fields overlap in their goals of fostering communication and growth through empowerment and person-oriented care. I work with elementary-aged students in a pediatric educational setting in Columbus, Ohio. It is a true joy to help children become confident communicators and I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to develop the skills needed to connect, learn, and thrive. I provide evidence-based evaluation and therapy through both individual and small-group sessions, tailoring treatment to each student's unique strengths and needs.

I earned my Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from The Ohio University. During graduate school, I was fortunate to work in the Deglutition Technologies & Digital Health (DegluTech) Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Cagla Kantarcigil. I am a co-author and poster presenter for the research project Swallowing Impairments in Myasthenia Gravis: A Scoping Review.

In addition to my time in the lab, I completed a clinical externship at the Dayton VA Medical Center, which was meaningful for me as my father is a Navy veteran. I gained experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and the Community Living Center, providing care in long-term care and hospice/palliative settings. My clinical training included evaluating and treating adults with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders. I also gained experience assisting with videofluoroscopic swallow studies, observing videostroboscopy, participating in post-laryngectomy voice restoration, performing acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessments, administering patient-reported outcome measures, and providing gender-affirming voice care.

Currently, I help students strengthen their communication skills so they can succeed in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. I enjoy building meaningful relationships with students and collaborating with families and educators to support each child's growth. My goal is to create a positive, engaging environment where children feel encouraged, capable, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.