Part 2 of 2 Interview with Nima Nima Novak is an Indigenous SLP from the Mohawk Tribe of the Iroquois Nation. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her master’s degree of science in SLP from California State University San Marcos. She is a school SLP, who has worked extensively in marginalized communities for the last five years, specifically on the west side of Chicago. She’s worked with a range of student populations starting from preschool up to...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Part 1 of 2 Interviews Nima Novak is an Indigenous SLP from the Mohawk Tribe of the Iroquois Nation. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her master’s degree of science in SLP from California State University San Marcos. She is a school SLP, who has worked extensively in marginalized communities for the last five years, specifically on the west side of Chicago. She’s worked with a range of student populations starting from preschool up to high sch...
Dec 22, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The University of Minnesota's Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences was one of the first programs that we (SLPs of Color) learned that removed the GRE requirement in 2020. There are other universities that do not require the GRE; however, its removal may only be for this upcoming application cycle and not permanent removal. This interview highlights the process behind UMN SLHS's efforts towards establishing a committee dedicated to eliminating systematic racism. Ben Munson and Marilyn F...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Part 2 of our interview. Julian “Jeep” Madison III, M.A., CCC-SLP is a cisgender multi-ethnic male. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a double major in Communication Sciences and Sociology. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his MA in Communication Disorders in 2019. He currently works in Southern California as a school SLP specializing in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication or AAC. Dr. Julian Madison II is a ...
Oct 31, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Julian “Jeep” Madison III, M.A., CCC-SLP is a cisgender multi-ethnic male. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a double major in Communication Sciences and Sociology. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his MA in Communication Disorders in 2019. He currently works in Southern California as a school SLP specializing in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication or AAC. Dr. Julian Madison II is a Black man, father to four...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Miki Shibata, M.S., CCC-SLP is an Asian-(Japanese, Korean) American bilingual SLP based in Washington, D.C. She is Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist. She graduated from Soka University of America for her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Teachers College, Columbia University for her Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. She works at a large acute care hospital in Washington, D.C. She also has her own private practice, District Speech and Swallow Rehab, that provides mobi...
Oct 14, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Miki Shibata, M.S., CCC-SLP is an Asian-(Japanese, Korean) American bilingual SLP based in Washington, D.C. She is Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist. She graduated from Soka University of America for her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Teachers College, Columbia University for her Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. She works at a large acute care hospital in Washington, D.C. She also has her own private practice, District Speech and Swallow Rehab, that provides mobi...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
Chelsie Esek, M.S., CCC-SLP, FCCS is a Nigerian-American medical speech-language pathologist, merging her two worlds of art and science to improve patients’ quality of life. Listen as Chelsie shares her experiences embracing her culture, her time at a historically Black university, and combining dance and speech pathology into her clinical work. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas where she double-majored and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Bachelor o...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Lucretia Whitmore-Govers is a Black speech-language pathologist (SLP) in Oakland, California. Lucretia entered the field as an out-of-field applicant. She shares with us her experience growing up in Berkeley, California; her experience completing her post-bacc at California State University, East Bay and graduate school at California State University, Northridge as a mother and older student; advice she would give her younger self; and her plans for the future as an SLP. The @slpsofcolor Intervi...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Congratulations, Class of 2020! This episode was recorded on June 1st and features 10 new SLP graduates of color. They share what college was like for them, their last semester during the pandemic, the next steps for them, and advice for future students. Please welcome these new grads and listen to their experiences as they begin their journeys into the SLP field. Check out our post on these grads here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CChYzXTBo5u/ Time stamps: Introductions 1:21 College Experiences ...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We wanted to reintroduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about who we are, how we met, how we started SLPs of Color, and what our goals are as a group. We also want to acknowledge our 3 other admin (Amanda, CM, and Aya) as well as our LA-area based organizers Joyce, Crysta, Celia, Jimmy and as of hours ago, Kay Yee. Intro Beat by Marcus West Thinking Track VYM by @gar_doh (Soundcloud.com/emergence_sf) Classic by @gar_doh (Soundcloud.com/emergence_sf)...
Jul 01, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Dr. Judy Rudebusch Rich is a candidate for President- Elect for ASHA Board 2021. Christina interviewed her about her experience and candidacy. You can find out more about Judy on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. GO VOTE!...
May 28, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Dr. Valeria (pronounced Valerie) Matlock is a candidate for Vice President of Standards and Ethics in Audiology for ASHA Board 2021. Christina interviewed her about her experience and candidacy. You can find out more about Valeria on ASHA's election page . Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. GO VOTE!...
May 28, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dr. Soami Santiago de Snyder is a candidate for Vice President of Standards and Ethics in Audiology for ASHA Board 2021. Christina interviewed her about her experience and candidacy. You can find out more about Soami on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. GO VOTE!...
May 22, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Melanie Hudson is a candidate for 2021 ASHA President-Elect. This is Christina's interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Melanie on ASHA's election page . Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. GO VOTE!...
May 20, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Dr. Deborah Ross Swain is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy. Here is Christina's interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Deb on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. GO VOTE!...
May 20, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Melissa Jakubowitz is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Practices. Christina did a quick interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Melissa on ASHA's election page . Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. Please vote!...
May 15, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dr. Linda Rosa-Lugo is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Practices. Christina did a quick interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Linda on ASHA's election page . Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. Please vote!...
May 14, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mary Lee Casper is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Practices. Christina and Stephany had a chance to do a quick interview with her. You can find out more about Mary on ASHA's election page . Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram account for our next interviews. Voting is online on ASHA's website from April 15 to June 3rd. Please vote!...
May 13, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Hey everyone, it's been a while since we've done an episode. We were taking a break to deal with life after winter break, but then Covid-19 happened and so did shelter in place across the US. In this episode, we check in with our former guests Lucia Lainez (ep. 01), Karina Saechao (ep. 02), Samina Sattar (ep. 03) and Gary Raquec (ep. 05). We also check in with Tamiko Teshima from Michigan, Nikki Uy from Pennsylvania, and our co-administrator for SLPs of Color Vivian Tisi. The guests share about ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Gary Raquec has been a friend of Stephany and Christina since 2008 when they met in undergrad at San Francisco State University. He sat down with us to share his story about where he grew up, how he got into the field, and how he decided on where to go for college. He talks about his family, as well as his identity. Gary also shared with us some advice on how he recharges when times are hard and advice he would give his younger self. The @slpsofcolor Interview Series aims to share the experience...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Vivian and Christina flew down from San Francisco to Los Angeles to host a meetup. The event was well attended and there was a wide range of experience in room- from students, to newly licensed SLPs, to veteran SLPs with over 35 years of experience, and retired SLPs. We had the pleasure of interviewing some of the attendees, and the stories that came from them were definitely worth sharing. 1:00 Yesenia Aguilar 4:20 Crysta Song 6:50 Mai Ly 9:30 Jimmy Tovar 13:05 David Dean 17:35 Yola Robateau 23...
Dec 08, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Samina Sattar (@saminasattar) is a speech-language pathologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Samina identifies as a bilingual, Bangladeshi-American, and Muslim. She shares with us her experience growing up in the suburbs of Atlanta, her college experience, a Muslim organization she's been a part of for the past 8 years, a challenging experience she had during her student teaching, and some advice she would give her younger self. Note: There are some portions of this where the audio quality cuts in and ou...
Nov 01, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Karina Saechao (@rinasaechao) is a licensed, certified, credentialed, Speech-Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist, and private practice owner. She really is all the things! Karina talked with us about her experience in school, how she came to the field, some challenges she's overcome, and gave some great advice.
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Lucia Lainez, SLP, C/NDT (@lalaspeechtherapy) is a bilingual Spanish-speaking, private practitioner who focuses on a holistic approach to speech therapy and feeding therapy. She graciously welcomed us into her home, and sat down with us to talk about family, school, career, and advice she would give her younger self.
Oct 01, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
