Meet Leeza Abigail “Abby” Oro: Practicing Self-Compassion as a Future SLP

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As an SLP master’s degree student, Leeza Abigail “Abby” Oro (she/her) understands what many students experience—feelings of inadequacy. To push through these doubts, she turns each of her experiences into growth opportunities. Quick Facts About Abby Graduate student at Midwestern University, Glendale (Arizona) Currently working at a post-acute rehab facility that serves individuals who have experienced TBI and stroke Dreams of providing speech-language pathology services…

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Finding Community as an LGBTQ+ Student

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As a member of National NSSLHA’s IDEA work group, I’ve spent the past year learning about different cultures and student perspectives, as well as the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within CSD and our future professions. The end of my term in IDEA coincides with Pride Month, and as I reflect on this experience, my thoughts turn to a piece of my own culture:…

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Meet Nkauj-Huab Lo: Finding Her Strength Within CSD

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Nkauj-Huab (Go-Hua) Lo is a Hmong American who’s always gone by her middle name “Melydia” because it was easier for others to pronounce. It wasn’t until she started seeking out opportunities and found a professional acquaintance who was persistent in calling her “Nkauj-Huab” that she started finding her place within CSD. This reminded Nkauj-Huab to never let go of her roots and to continue telling…

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CUNY, Lehman College: 2021 Chapter of the Year

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Each year, NSSLHA chapters participate in NSSLHA Chapter Honors—vying for gold, silver, and bronze status. Despite the pandemic, stay-at-home orders, and virtual academic programs this past year, NSSLHA chapters persevered—showing just how important it is to maintain a sense of community through it all! We’re continuously wowed by the incredible work each chapter puts into reaching their goals . . . and this year was no…

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