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SLPs of Color25: Decolonizing Your Speech Therapy Part 2 | Nima Novak @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesPart 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 high school.
She has seen first hand the negative effects of tra...
2021-01-011h 07SLPs of Color24: Decolonizing Your Speech Therapy Part 1 | Nima Novak @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesPart 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 school.
She has seen first hand t...
2020-12-2349 minSLPs of Color23: Justice, Equity, & Anti-Racism at the University Level | Ben Munson & Marilyn Fairchild @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesThe 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 Fairchild from the University of Minnesota discuss their department’s Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee. Ben is a professor and chair of the De...
2020-12-131h 38SLPs of Color22: What We Missed in School Part 2 | Jeep and Julian Madison @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesPart 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 Black man...
2020-10-3100 minSLPs of Color21 - What We Missed In School Part 1 | Jeep and Julian Madison @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesJulian “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 wonderful children, loving husband, and college history professor. He teaches courses, including US History, US Black History, US H...
2020-10-2300 minSLPs of Color20 - Hyphenated Identities and Being Asian AF Part 2 | Miki Shibata @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesMiki 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 mobile and outpatient speech pathology services to adults in the DC/MD area as well as speech therapy...
2020-10-1400 minSLPs of Color19 - Hyphenated Identities and Being Asian AF Part 1 | Miki Shibata @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesMiki 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 mobile and outpatient speech pathology services to adults in the DC/MD area as well as speech therapy...
2020-10-0200 minSLPs of Color18 - Merging Art and Science into the SLP World | Chelsie Esek @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesChelsie 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 of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. She then graduated Magna &nb...
2020-09-041h 07SLPs of Color17 - Non-Traditional Route to Speech-Language Pathology | Lucretia Whitmore-Govers @slpsofcolor Interview SeriesLucretia 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 Interview Series aims to share the experiences of speech-language pathologists who are people of color because...
2020-08-161h 00SLPs of Color16 - Class of 2020 Graduates InterviewCongratulations, 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 8:50
Pandemic Experiences 52:21
Next Steps 69:25 / 1:09:25
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2020-07-121h 47SLPs of ColorAllow Us to Reintroduce OurselvesWe 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)
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Talking With Tech AAC PodcastCara Walton: Action Planning for Anti-Racism and AACThis week, Rachel and Chris interview Cara Walton (@thebuckeyeslp), the author of a recent change.org petition “Demands for ASHA to Increase Cultural Sensitivity.” Cara shares about her experience as a Black woman becoming a speech-language pathologist, what ASHA can do right now to increase cultural sensitivity, and ways that AAC can better support people of color.
Before the interview, Rachel and Chris talk about their previous attempt to discuss anti-racism and AAC on the podcast, how they responded to mistakes they made, and how that response has led to a better understanding of their own c...
2020-06-191h 04SLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Dr. Judy Rudebusch RichDr. 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!
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2020-05-2919 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Dr. Valeria MatlockDr. 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!
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2020-05-2817 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Dr. Soami Santiago de SnyderDr. 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!
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2020-05-2322 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Melanie HudsonMelanie 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!
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2020-05-2119 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Dr. Deborah Ross SwainDr. 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!
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2020-05-2022 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Melissa JakubowitzMelissa 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!
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2020-05-1616 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Dr. Linda Rosa-LugoDr. 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!
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2020-05-1425 minSLPs of ColorMeet Your Candidate- Mary Lee CasperMary 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!
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2020-05-1321 minSLPs of ColorEp. 06 Covid-19 Check InHey 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 how Covid-19 has been affecting them both personally and professionally, as many people transition...
2020-04-151h 17SLPs of Color@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 5 Gary RaquecGary 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 experiences of speech-language pathologists who are people of c...
2020-01-241h 05SLPs of Color@slpsofcolor Interview Series Episode 4- LA MeetupVivian 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
23:06 Debra Moody
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2019-12-0827 minSLPs of Color@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 03 Samina SattarSamina 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 out due to poor internet connection.
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2019-11-0149 minSLPs of Color@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 02 Karina SaechaoKarina 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.
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2019-10-011h 23SLPs of Color@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 01 Lucia LainezLucia 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.
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