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"Wendy took the time to learn about [her] - how she learns best, what she likes & dislikes. She took the time to form a true relationship with her." - Jennifer
"Wendy took the time to learn about [her] - how she learns best, what she likes & dislikes. She took the time to form a true relationship with her." - Jennifer
Overview
Overview
Leadership
Leadership
I have provided clinical supervision and mentorship for multiple graduate level clinical externship students
In the span of my career as a speech-language pathologist, I have served as mentor for five post-graduate clinical fellows with the goal of them obtaining their certificate of clinical competence (CCC’s) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. The certifying body for all SLPs.
Professional affiliations include: ASHA certificate of clinical competence CCCs
In prior years, I have served as chairman of the board for the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and a volunteer long-term care ombudsman.
Prior years and position, I was a member of pilot team of clinicians, nurses, and developmental pediatricians to form a neuro-developmental pediatric team.
A contributing member of an Integrated Developmental Pediatric Clinic and committee at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage Alaska
Professional Development/Dedication
Professional Development/Dedication
Currently in final revisions of single-subject research study and capstone project in Childhood Apraxia of Speech through Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions to result in Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Completed all lactation-specific training and 500 clinical clock hours for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Special training in pediatrics for Childhood Apraxia of Speech and feeding training for infants and children. (Testing in September 2023.)
Advanced clinical training in dysphagia for diagnostics and treatment
Completion of Human Subjects Research course with CITI Program required for research with human subjects.
ASHA ACE Award for exceeding required continuing education requirements for the past six years.
Community Service
Community Service
Previously served as a big-sister with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America to two children.
Previously volunteer work as a long-term care ombudsman
Medical community education on the scope of practice and skills of a speech-language pathologist
Previously employed as a Director of Operations for non-profit homecare company with area of agency on aging (AAA)
ASHA community special interest group member for Child Language and Disorders
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) mentor for graduate students.
Personal level: My family has hosted 9 exchange students over the last 15 years from 5 different countries.
U.S. Army veteran – worked in communications.
Civilian employment for the Department of the Air Force from 2017-2019 as an SLP in a pediatric medical clinic.
Previously served as mentor in a breastfeeding support group
Speaker at the Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition annual conference on oral motor dysfunction.
Certifications, Memberships, & Affiliations
Certifications, Memberships, & Affiliations
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
VitalStim® Therapy and Beyond: DINES Specialty Certificate 2019 – current
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Training and Certification (LSVT LOUD Certified)– February 2016 - current
NSSLHA member 2011-2015
ASHA member since 2015
ASHA Special Interest Group 13 – Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
ASHA Special Interest Group 15 – Gerontology
ASHA Step – Student to Empowered Professional Mentorship Program
Education
Education
Rocky Mountain University of Healthcare Professions
Rocky Mountain University of Healthcare Professions
(2020 – current) Provo, UT
Currently enrolled in Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate Program
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
(2011 – 2015) Bowling Green, KY
Completion of Pre-SLP Program - May 2013
Master of Science in Communication Disorders
Morehead State University
Morehead State University
(1996 – 2000) Morehead, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts Communications
Awarded the title of Outstanding Community Healthcare Provider by the Northeast Wyoming Community Healthcare Foundation.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
2023
2023
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
Achieved certification as an International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
2022
2022
Nominee and Winner of Northeast Wyoming Community Healthcare Foundation as an Outstanding Community Healthcare Provider.
Certification for Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist – ASDCS.
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2021
2021
Served as clinical mentor for five Master’s level students for clinical externships.
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2020
2020
Lee Silverman Voice Training certified clinician
Served as clinical supervisor for 4 students in medical externships.
Completion of lactation specific education toward IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)
Served as clinical mentor for five Master’s level students for clinical externships.
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
December - Speaker at traumatic brain injury support group.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2019
2019
Lee Silverman Voice Training certified clinician
Served as clinical supervisor for 4 students in medical externships
Completion of lactation specific education toward IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)
NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) Vital Stim DINES certified provider
Served as clinical mentor for five Master’s level students for clinical externships.
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2018
2018
Lee Silverman Voice Training certified clinician
Served as clinical supervisor for 4 students in medical externships.
Completed Air Force University Emerging Leader course
Ongoing Provider Professional Evaluation (OPPE) – Superior ratings in all areas as determined by Pediatric Medical Director
Led AFMS (Air Force Medical Squadron) on first Pediatric Speech Pathology initiative
Completed two-day training for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Completed two-day CAN-EAT training for infant and child feeding
Civilian of the Quarter for 673rd Medical Squadron USAF PACAF
August guest speaker at the Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition Conference as an expert in Oral Motor Dysfunction in the Newborn Breastfeeding Infant.
Infant Learning Program for attendance and participation in the “A Case-Based DIR Floortime Course for Birth to Five Population.”
Completion of lactation specific education toward IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2017
2017
Lee Silverman Voice Training certified clinician
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2016
2016
Lee Silverman Voice Training certified clinician
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
2015
2015
ACE Award (Award for Continuing Education) with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for exceeding the basic CEU requirements
Served as clinical fellowship supervisor.
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