#190 - Turning Dreams into Reality w/Lorilet Monegro

Meet Dr. Lorilet Monegro, a highly sought-after expert in pediatric speech and language disorders and bilingual Spanish/English language development. She is a practicing bilingual speech-language pathologist in Westchester County, New York. Dr. Monegro holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from New York University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University — Brooklyn Campus. She completed The Bilingual Extension Institute program for speech-language pathologists under the direction of Dr. Cate Crowley from Columbia University. She pursued her doctoral studies in the EdD Program in Executive Leadership at St. John Fisher University. Her research interests include understanding the influences on high school academic success for Latina college graduates. Dr. Monegro's excellent academic achievements earned her induction into the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society as a Saint John Fisher University Alpha Gamma Omicron Chapter member. She graduated with her EdD degree in 2023.After immigrating to the US from the Dominican Republic, she faced the daunting task of learning English and adapting to the American culture. She found her calling in speech and language pathology, where she noticed a great need for support among Latina Spanish-speaking mothers trying to help their preschool children develop vital speech and language skills. Dr. Monegro is also deeply committed to empowering Latina women and helping future generations of women achieve their educational goals, which was the main focus of her doctoral dissertation. When she's not working, she enjoys leisurely nature walks, expanding her knowledge base, listening to TED talks, or reading. You'll often find her helping children improve their speech and language abilities while also assisting mothers in building stronger connections with their little ones. https://www.sherisesstudios.com/