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Last week, we held our 10th (!) annual SLPD residency. 💜Not only did we love meeting Cohort 10, it also felt extra special welcoming back Cohort 9! Here is a sneak peek. Thank you to @elaine_melko_photography for capturing these moments! by @nu_audslp

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Meet Shulunda (Shulie) Gibson, MA, CCC-SLP - a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist and Voice, Performance, and Communication Strategist based in Houston, Texas 🎤✨

With 24 years of experience, Shulie is the founder of The Speech & Voice Care Center and the creator of Vocalii - The Voice Intelligence Coach™. She also serves as a Senior Learning Consultant at Oracle, where she designs and delivers training in voice-heavy professional environments. Her work centers on adults - executives, speakers, and high-performing professionals - helping them strengthen, protect, and reclaim their voices through evidence-based technique and sustainable behavior change.

Her culminating project, “Developing Vocal Intelligence: A Behaviorally Engineered Framework for Occupational Vocal Burnout Prevention,” introduces a Vocal Intelligence framework that integrates behavior design and just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAI) to build consistent vocal health habits. By translating voice therapy principles into scalable, app-enabled prevention strategies, her work supports better adherence, carryover, and long-term vocal resilience for professional voice users.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Shulie shared that her favorite part has been the camaraderie - being in community with brilliant clinicians who challenge, encourage, and grow alongside one another.

Post-SLPD, she plans to continue building at the intersection of voice, leadership, and digital health - scaling prevention-focused vocal wellness solutions through coaching, training, and technology.

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 🎓 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Archana Ramanujam — a Speech-Language Pathologist and Senior Clinical Manager based in Naperville, IL, with 14 years of experience across outpatient clinics and school settings 🌟

Archana currently serves at Expressable, an outpatient telehealth company expanding access to pediatric speech therapy services. In her leadership role, she focuses on supporting clinicians while ensuring high-quality, accessible care for families.

Her culminating project, “From Expectations to Expertise: A Clinical Competency Framework for SLPs,” introduces a structured framework designed to bring clarity, guidance, and consistency to professional growth in speech-language pathology. By strengthening how we define and develop clinical competence, her work supports stronger clinicians — and ultimately, better patient care.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Archana shared that the program challenged her to rethink supervision, mentorship, and professional development in a more intentional way. She also deepened her understanding of process improvement and change management, seeing firsthand how business and leadership principles can meaningfully enhance clinical care.

After graduation, Archana plans to continue advancing in clinical leadership by building systems that support clinician growth and elevate the quality of care across settings.

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 🎓 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Ana Buettner - a Speech-Language Pathologist from Buffalo, NY, and a proud member of the SLPD Class of 2026 🤍

Ana is the Owner and Lead Speech-Language Pathologist at Inclusive Speech & Language Services, a private practice serving children and families across Western New York. She brings experience from a variety of settings in Buffalo and Washington, D.C., including private practice, early intervention, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and a Deaf school. Her clinical passions include working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) population and supporting communication through AAC.

Her culminating project, Language Foundation Assessment for American Sign Language (LFA-ASL), is a diagnostic assessment tool designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from birth to six years. The LFA-ASL evaluates developmental ASL milestones and helps identify potential language delays and sign language disorders - supporting equitable, evidence-based clinical decision-making.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Ana shared that she has loved learning from incredible colleagues and mentors. The program empowered her to grow her skills and contribute to advancing the field of speech-language pathology as a whole.

Post-SLPD, Ana plans to continue expanding her practice while piloting and refining the LFA-ASL to ensure it is reliable, equitable, and clinically meaningful for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 🎓 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Holly K. Mangus - a Senior SLP based in Fairport, NY, with 7 years of experience in Early Intervention and preschool services 💜

Holly works at Therapeutic Link For Children, where she not only serves young children and families but also supervises CF-SLPs and graduate students. Her passion for systems-level change and early access to services led to her culminating project, “Building Access, Use, and Impact: A Team-Based Assistive Technology Curriculum for Early Intervention (Birth–3 Years Old).”

Her curriculum addresses the under-identification and inconsistent implementation of assistive technology (AT) in Early Intervention by introducing a coordinated, team-based model grounded in the principle ACCESS → USE → IMPACT. The goal: strengthen provider knowledge, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, empower families, and promote meaningful long-term outcomes for children.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Holly shared that from the very first day of orientation, she knew she was exactly where she was meant to be. The program, faculty, and friendships she built gave her the confidence and motivation to pursue more in this profession than she ever imagined.

Connect with Holly on Instagram @SLPD_Diary

Photo Cred: Purple Photo Group

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 🎓 by @nu_audslp

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🚨 We interrupt our SLPD Countdown to Graduation broadcast for some exciting news…

Later this week, we are thrilled to welcome our admitted MS in Speech, Language, and Learning students to campus for Preview Day! 💜

Preview Day is a chance for admitted applicants to meet current students and faculty, explore campus, and learn more about what it’s like to be part of the MS SLL community.

📅 Preview Day: Friday, April 3
(Admitted applicants only)

We can’t wait to meet everyone and share what makes the SLL program so special! by @nu_audslp

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Meet Lauren Armstrong — a school-based SLP in Westchester County, NY, who has been supporting elementary students for 15 years 🍎

Lauren works with students in grades K–5 across speech, language, literacy, executive functioning, and social communication. Her passion for understanding how students learn inspired her culminating project: “Metacognition: The Language of Learning — A Brain-Based Tutorial for School-Based SLP Success.”

The tutorial helps school-based SLPs integrate the brain science of learning into intervention and gives clinicians tools to help students carry over the skills they build in therapy.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Lauren shared that gaining the perspective to think critically about challenges was the most impactful part. As she puts it: “You don’t know what you don’t know.”

After graduation, Lauren hopes to share her tutorial and build a collegial circle for school-based SLPs interested in the brain science of learning. 🎓

💬 School-based SLPs: what’s one strategy you use to support carryover?

Connect with Lauren on Instagram @brainscienceslp

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Catherine Scott — a speech-language pathologist with 23 years of experience supporting pediatric populations in schools and private practice. 🍎

Based in northern Arizona, Catherine currently serves the Clarkdale-Jerome School District, where she works as both an SLP and a part-time middle school special education teacher. Next year, she’ll step into a new role as special education director while transitioning to part-time clinical work and launching her own private practice.

Her culminating project, Ocotillo Horizons Learning Alliance, PLLC, is a business plan to provide speech, language, literacy, and academic services to students using Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds. The goal: expand access to services for Arizona’s growing homeschool and microschool communities.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Catherine shared that the program’s focus on critical thinking, teaching and learning, business development, and policy directly shaped her next career steps.

👏 Join us in congratulating Catherine on this exciting next chapter!

Connect with Catherine:
Instagram: @ocotillohorizons
Facebook: Ocotillo Horizons Learning Alliance, PLLC
LinkedIn: Catherine Scott

Photo Cred: Purple Photo Group

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 🎓 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Destiny Johnson, SLPD, CCC-SLP — a bilingual speech-language pathologist based in Southern California and the CEO & Founder of Multimodal Communication Speech Clinic P.C. 💬

Destiny specializes in early intervention and school-based services, with a focus on bilingual speech and language evaluations that support culturally and linguistically diverse children. Her work centers equity, access, and culturally responsive practice.

Her culminating project, “A Narrative-Based Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) Procedure Manual for Dynamic Assessment,” provides SLPs with a structured, research-informed framework for embedding MLE principles into narrative-based dynamic assessment.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Destiny shared that the support to think creatively and be her authentic self stood out most. The program fostered innovation, teamwork, and friendships that helped carry Cohort 8 across the finish line. 🎓

👉 Follow along as we continue highlighting our SLPD graduates and their impactful work.

Connect with Destiny on Instagram @destinyjohnsonslp

Photo Cred: Kenisha Gill (@kgillphoto)

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Erin Hurst — a pediatric speech pathologist in South Carolina who has been practicing for 9 years and currently serves children and families at Prisma Health 💙

Her culminating project, “Clinician Burnout: A Daunting Reality in the Field of Speech Language Pathology,” explored burnout in the profession and led to the development of a practical toolkit to help clinicians identify and mitigate burnout across clinical settings. Erin’s work highlights a challenge many SLPs face while offering tangible steps toward change.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Erin shared that the program broadened her perspective on the field and encouraged her to think more expansively about the possibilities within speech-language pathology.

We’re proud of the impact Erin is making — both for the children she serves and for clinicians across the field. 🎓

💬 SLPs: what helps you prevent burnout in your work? Share below.

Photo Cred: Purple Photo Group

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 by @nu_audslp

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Meet Julie Harmon — a school-based SLP in Illinois who’s been supporting students and their families through the IEP process since 2004 💛

Her culminating project, “Norbridge: Strengthening Family–School Collaboration in the IEP Process,” was inspired by what she’s seen firsthand in schools: families wanting to stay involved, but not always having clear communication or access to information between IEP meetings. Norbridge focuses on making that collaboration more consistent, transparent, and meaningful throughout the year.

Reflecting on her time in the SLPD program at Northwestern University, Julie shared that what she valued most was the focus on real systems and real challenges in schools — and the relationships she built with Cohort 8 along the way. The program gave her space to dig into processes, identify gaps, and design practical solutions that truly support families and teams.

After graduation, Julie plans to continue her work in public schools while growing Norbridge as a tool to strengthen family–school partnerships in special education.

Follow along as we continue highlighting our SLPD graduates and the impactful work they’re bringing to the field.

Drop a 🎓 in the comments to congratulate Julie!

Connect with Julie on Instagram @norbridge.app

#countdowntograduation #northwestern #schoolofcommunication #nuslpd #clinicaldoctorate #classof2026 🎓 by @nu_audslp

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We’re kicking off our Countdown to Graduation by highlighting our clinical doctorate students and the meaningful work accomplished throughout their journey. 🎓

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be celebrating their achievements and research.

👀 Follow along and send some confetti in the comments! by @nu_audslp

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