Core Values
Altruistic
I am devoted to helping others achieve effective communication and safe swallowing in order to enhance quality of life. I have witnessed how the inability to communicate or eat safely can impact not only physical health, but relationships, and self-worth.
These experiences shaped my commitment to ensuring every patient feels heard, is informed, and respected. I prioritize educating each patient of the risks and benefits while making complex information understandable so individuals can make their choices. I am determined to make goals collaboratively, using a team-based approach.
Ambitious
I have learned that growth happens when we step beyond what is comfortable. Every challenge and experience strengthens my knowledge, and my adaptability. These experiences shape my drive to set higher goals for myself.
I actively pursue new challenges, seek diverse experiences, and broaden my clinical expertise. With an understanding that expanding my clinical knowledge allows me to serve others with greater competence and confidence.
Optimistic
I aim to find the bright side in moments of difficulty. While remaining realistic and honest, I am to bring light and encouragement into my patient's lives. I look for the strengths in every patient and caregiver I encounter, aspiring them to utilize those strengthens to improve their areas of weakness. I will recognize each patient's resilience in the most challenging situations.
Leadership Identities
Innovative
I focus on making creative and engaging treatment sessions while targeting functional therapy goals. Moreover, I identify the clients Zone of Proximal Learning to keep the client motivated.
As a Medical Speech Pathologist Clinical Fellow, my leadership is rooted in evidence-based practice and centered in patient-first care. I am committed to empowering individuals through advanced clinical expertise in swallowing and communication disorders. My core values center on honesty, continuous learning, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within my environments.
Reflective
I value clinical self-reflection tools to constantly refine my decision-making and patient care outcomes. I seek peers and evidence based research recommendations to ensure the highest ethical standards.
My future goals includes developing advanced skills in Video Fluoroscopy Swallow Studies and in rehabilitative dysphagia management (including Trach and Vent units). I strive to be a driving force for ethical dysphagia treatment and precision in the field of speech pathology.
Advocative
I strive to ensure that my clients’ voices are heard.
This involves educating other professionals, caregivers, and community members about the needs of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.