Describe your experience and education

I shadowed Joanne for the first time in 2016 and immediately fell in love with speech therapy. Throughout high school and my undergraduate studies, I was lucky enough to intern at Miracle Farm as a co-teacher for preschool groups and the Camp Runamuck summer program. I graduated in 2022 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Communication Sciences and Disorders major and minors in Psychology and Education. I continued my studies at UMass to earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in May 2024. As a graduate clinician, I had a multitude of experiences including time at MFST and a K-12 school where I built upon my clinical expertise in a variety of populations, ages, and goals.

Why do you love speech therapy?

I love speech therapy because it allows me constant opportunities to make a difference in young lives. Every day I witness individuals overcome communication barriers, gain confidence, and achieve their goals through therapy. I feel immense joy in being part of the journey that allows individuals to communicate effectively, opening doors to improve relationships and increase participation socially, academically, and in the world.

What are your passions outside of work?

When I am not working, I love to spend time with family, play with my puppy, exercise, and eat good food!

What are three words someone would use to describe you?

Creative, fun, and compassionate

If you could be any animal what would you be? 

I would be my dog because you can’t be sad when she’s around!

What is your guilty pleasure?

Reality TV and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!