Expert Details
Inclusive Branding and Universal Design
ID: 736765
Virginia, USA
Expert was awarded LinkedIn Top Voices: Equity in the Workplace established one of the first resource websites for students interested in Speech-Language Pathology (www.futureslps.com), which has received recognition worldwide, owner of one of the largest SLP resources groups on LinkedIn with over 17,000 members. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, USA Gymnastics, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), MarketWatch, PopSugar, Association of University Centers on Disability, and Kennedy Center. Expert has developed inclusive gymnastics programs, reading literacy programs, and is an author. Her creativity, leadership, and diverse skill set are evident as an advisor to companies and organizations ranging from digital speech therapy, gymnastics, international reading literacy initiatives, culinary industry technology platform, and many more.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2010 | Degree: MS | Subject: Speech Language Pathology | Institution: Loyola University Maryland |
| Year: 2003 | Degree: BA | Subject: Speech Language Pathology/Audiology | Institution: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO and Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Helping build or rebuild brands marketing strategies with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) embedded. Ensuring people with disabilities are included and making meaningful connections to brands.-Inclusive and Accessible Social Media and Storytelling -Creative Strategy -Community Workshops -Speaking Engagements/Consulting |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Advisor | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Researching and providing tailored guidance to successfully integrate disability inclusion initiatives by offering research-based solutions.- Project management |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2020 to 2021 | Employer: Grit and Flow | Title: Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Researching and providing tailored guidance to successfully integrate disability inclusion initiatives by offering research-based solutions.- Creating presentations and training materials to guide disability inclusion |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to 2019 | Employer: AmplioSpeech | Title: Talent Acquisition Manager/Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:-Developed new business with Private SLP Clinics and K-12 schools that were in need of Speech Therapy Services.-Worked closely with affiliates following up until closing and served as back-office support for any affiliate-related requirements. -Assisted in developing and submitting proposals in response to School District RFPs -Planned and implemented a growth strategy to develop new markets and expand the business. -Brand development and business development to generate new relationships with school districts and organizations -Made Cold Calls to Potential Leads -Organized and Managed Leads using CRM -Interviewed candidates, developed consistent interview process, made hiring decisions, generated offers, onboarded new staff -Directly managed Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathologist, Assistants -Trained Staff on AmplioSpeech's award-winning platform |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Issuing authority: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Issued Mar 2012-No Expiration Date Virginia Department of Health Professions Speech Language Pathologist License (Virginia) Issuing authority: Virginia Department of Health Professions Nov 2017-No Expiration Date Maryland Department of Health Speech Language Pathologist License (Maryland) Issuing authority: Maryland Department of Health Issued Aug 2012-No Expiration Date Florida Health Speech Language Pathologist License (Florida) Issuing authority: Florida Health Issued Mar 2012-No Expiration Date |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| LinkedIn Top Voices: Equity in the Workplace honor issuer: LinkedIn The Best Speech Pathology Websites and Blogs honor issuer: Kidmunicate Pediatric Speech Therapy LLC Kidmunicate Top 75 Speech Pathology Websites honor issuer: Kidmunicate Pediatric Speech Therapy LLC SLPs Online: Resources and Recognition honor issuer: Vocovision Best 100 Sites for Speech Pathologists Nomination honor issuer: Onlinespeechpathologyprograms.net Best Student Blog Award Nomination honor issuer: PediaStaff Top 100 Speech-Language Pathologists |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| One article posted in Fast Company - discussing disabilities in DEI initiatives. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| American Association of University Women (AAUW) Torrance Branch Topic: “Digital Divide or Digital Empowerment” Women in Technology International (WITI) Topic: "Entrepreneurs: Having a Social Impact" University of Memphis Topic: "Inclusive and Accessible Social Media" Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium Topic: "Engaging Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Virtual Programs" American Society of Safety Professionals and the Ergonomics Practice Topic: "Cross Collaboration Across Industries for Inclusive Design: How to make an impact for people with disabilities" |