Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. “I like the sound of that,” I thought. Having learned about specialization in the area of dysphagia management from a guest speaker in our dysphagia class, I…
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What Can National NSSLHA Leadership Do for You?
I first encountered the field of CSD when I was 23 years old. At the time, I’d earned a bachelor’s degree in voice performance and was in the market for a new career—ideally, in a…
Celebrating Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities
For nearly 200 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities—affectionally known as “HBCUs”—have led the way to ensure Black students are able to receive a quality college education. This was initiated at a time when Black…
Don’t Miss Your Shot: Prepare an Elevator Pitch
“If you had one shot, one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?” – Eminem These words couldn’t be more representative of the…