Continued work on accessibility-driven user experience research on a project basis.

I specialize in mixed method accessibility user experience research with people with disabilities, utilizing surveys, interviews, and usability testing to enhance client products and deliver data in digestible reports and readouts. Notably, I leverage my clinical skills and deep disability knowledge to lead end-to-end user studies with intention and empathy, crafting stories digestible across stakeholders, from engineers to executives. This unique approach contributes to a comprehensive understanding of user needs and fosters stakeholder buy-in. Additional Impacts: Strategic Outreach Coordinator: Fostering partnerships with organizations and industry leaders, drive project growth, provide tailored recommendations, strengthen participant engagement, and expand outreach; most recent initiative resulting in a 25% increase in new client introduction meetings per quarter. Director of Education Initiatives: Pioneering AURC education program focused on accessible technology for recent graduates and graduate students, managing internships, research projects, and fostering inclusivity through comprehensive training modules, contributing to the advancement of accessible technology and talent cultivation. Consistently deliver presentations to students and industry leaders alike at lectures and conferences about user experience research and accessibility.Serve on the DEIA Accessibility Council: Currently creating a center-wide Global Accessibility Awareness Day, engaging patients, families, clinicians and the public to attend speakers, shows, and booths to learn more about accessibility opportunities within Shepherd and the larger Atlanta Community.

Founder and Owner of konnekt speech therapy practice, dedicated to using data driven practices to evaluate, diagnose and treat expressive and receptive language disorders specializing in working with children with complex disabilities, using play-based approach and emphasizing family connection.

As a lead speech-language pathologist in elementary Title 1 schools, I assessed and treated children with various communication needs, utilizing a data-driven approach to evaluations and treatments, while also spearheading interdisciplinary communication, developing and delivering accessible digital educational materials and overseeing accessibility initiatives across district.

Within educational settings, specialized in evaluating and treating children aged 0-5, including those with intellectual disabilities, through programs such as Birth to Three, while practicing push-in therapy with occupational therapists. Conducted detailed evaluations, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, and tailored interventions to individual needs. In medical settings, provided inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for diverse adult patient populations, evaluating and treating swallowing disorders, communication disorders resulting from stroke, TBIs, and acquired disorders.

Successfully launched the inaugural Special Olympics College Leaders’ Summit convention, managing all aspects from conception to post-event data collection, resulting in a 25% increase in team funding allocations. Additionally, cultivated partner relationships in the technology industry, strengthened participant partnerships, and drove stakeholder and database growth, enhancing business opportunities and impact by over 30%.

As lead speech pathologist and identified disability advocate within cohort, evaluated speech and language in pediatric patients with intellectual/developmental disabilities, assisting in the diagnostic process and creating action plans for patients and families. Additionally, designed and conducted research study on visual aids to facilitate communication between community members and people with intellectual disabilities during sporting events.