Posts Published by Michelle D'Mello

Michelle D'Mello is National NSSLHA’s 2017-19 Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy. She studies speech-language pathology at California State University, Fullerton.

How Will You Pay for Your Degree?

in National NSSLHA Member on October 9, 2018 October 4, 2018 by Michelle D'Mello

$32,000. That’s the loan amount I graduated with from my undergrad institution. Now that I’m nearing the end of my graduate program, that number has jumped to $52,000! Oh, and let’s not forget about the…

California State University, Fullerton, NSSLHA Chapter advocating on Capitol Hill

Conquering My Fears to Advocate on the Hill

in National NSSLHA Member on March 6, 2018 March 5, 2018 by Michelle D'Mello

Walking into Senator Feinstein’s office on Capitol Hill was one of the most heart-palpitating moments of my academic career. My only experience with advocating was through NSSLHA’s annual Virtual Advocacy Day. Never had I advocated…