SLPs of Color
by SLPsofColor
We are speech-language pathologists and women of color working in a predominantly white field (like 92% white vs 7.9% other races). Listen to our conversations about our work, our interviews with other SLPs of color, and everything else in between. Leave us a voicemail at 510-255-5620.
Episodes
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25: Decolonizing Your Speech Therapy Part 2 | Nima Novak @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Part 2 of 2 Interview with Nima Nima Novak is an Indigenous SLP from the Mohawk Tribe of the Iroquois Nation. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her master’s degree of science in SLP from California State University San Marcos. She is a school…
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24: Decolonizing Your Speech Therapy Part 1 | Nima Novak @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Part 1 of 2 Interviews Nima Novak is an Indigenous SLP from the Mohawk Tribe of the Iroquois Nation. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her master’s degree of science in SLP from California State University San Marcos. She is a school SLP, who…
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23: Justice, Equity, & Anti-Racism at the University Level | Ben Munson & Marilyn Fairchild @slpsofcolor Interview Series
The University of Minnesota's Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences was one of the first programs that we (SLPs of Color) learned that removed the GRE requirement in 2020. There are other universities that do not require the GRE; however, its removal may only be for this upcoming...
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22: What We Missed in School Part 2 | Jeep and Julian Madison @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Part 2 of our interview. Julian “Jeep” Madison III, M.A., CCC-SLP is a cisgender multi-ethnic male. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a double major in Communication Sciences and Sociology. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his…
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21 - What We Missed In School Part 1 | Jeep and Julian Madison @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Julian “Jeep” Madison III, M.A., CCC-SLP is a cisgender multi-ethnic male. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a double major in Communication Sciences and Sociology. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his MA in Communication...
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20 - Hyphenated Identities and Being Asian AF Part 2 | Miki Shibata @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Miki Shibata, M.S., CCC-SLP is an Asian-(Japanese, Korean) American bilingual SLP based in Washington, D.C. She is Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist. She graduated from Soka University of America for her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Teachers College, Columbia University for her...
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19 - Hyphenated Identities and Being Asian AF Part 1 | Miki Shibata @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Miki Shibata, M.S., CCC-SLP is an Asian-(Japanese, Korean) American bilingual SLP based in Washington, D.C. She is Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist. She graduated from Soka University of America for her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Teachers College, Columbia University for her...
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18 - Merging Art and Science into the SLP World | Chelsie Esek @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Chelsie Esek, M.S., CCC-SLP, FCCS is a Nigerian-American medical speech-language pathologist, merging her two worlds of art and science to improve patients’ quality of life. Listen as Chelsie shares her experiences embracing her culture, her time at a historically Black university, and combining...
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17 - Non-Traditional Route to Speech-Language Pathology | Lucretia Whitmore-Govers @slpsofcolor Interview Series
Lucretia Whitmore-Govers is a Black speech-language pathologist (SLP) in Oakland, California. Lucretia entered the field as an out-of-field applicant. She shares with us her experience growing up in Berkeley, California; her experience completing her post-bacc at California State University, East...
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16 - Class of 2020 Graduates Interview
Congratulations, Class of 2020! This episode was recorded on June 1st and features 10 new SLP graduates of color. They share what college was like for them, their last semester during the pandemic, the next steps for them, and advice for future students. Please welcome these new grads and listen…
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Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves
We wanted to reintroduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about who we are, how we met, how we started SLPs of Color, and what our goals are as a group. We also want to acknowledge our 3 other admin (Amanda, CM, and Aya) as well as our LA-area based organizers Joyce, Crysta, Celia, Jimmy and…
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Meet Your Candidate- Dr. Judy Rudebusch Rich
Dr. Judy Rudebusch Rich is a candidate for President- Elect for ASHA Board 2021. Christina interviewed her about her experience and candidacy. You can find out more about Judy on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out...
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Meet Your Candidate- Dr. Valeria Matlock
Dr. Valeria (pronounced Valerie) Matlock is a candidate for Vice President of Standards and Ethics in Audiology for ASHA Board 2021. Christina interviewed her about her experience and candidacy. You can find out more about Valeria on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several...
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Meet Your Candidate- Dr. Soami Santiago de Snyder
Dr. Soami Santiago de Snyder is a candidate for Vice President of Standards and Ethics in Audiology for ASHA Board 2021. Christina interviewed her about her experience and candidacy. You can find out more about Soami on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from...
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Meet Your Candidate- Melanie Hudson
Melanie Hudson is a candidate for 2021 ASHA President-Elect. This is Christina's interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Melanie on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end of May. Keep an eye out on our Instagram...
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Meet Your Candidate- Dr. Deborah Ross Swain
Dr. Deborah Ross Swain is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy. Here is Christina's interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Deb on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the…
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Meet Your Candidate- Melissa Jakubowitz
Melissa Jakubowitz is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Practices. Christina did a quick interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Melissa on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the…
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Meet Your Candidate- Dr. Linda Rosa-Lugo
Dr. Linda Rosa-Lugo is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Practices. Christina did a quick interview with her about her candidacy. You can find out more about Linda on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the end...
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Meet Your Candidate- Mary Lee Casper
Mary Lee Casper is a candidate for 2021 ASHA Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Practices. Christina and Stephany had a chance to do a quick interview with her. You can find out more about Mary on ASHA's election page. Christina will be interviewing several candidates from now until the...
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Ep. 06 Covid-19 Check In
Hey everyone, it's been a while since we've done an episode. We were taking a break to deal with life after winter break, but then Covid-19 happened and so did shelter in place across the US. In this episode, we check in with our former guests Lucia Lainez (ep. 01), Karina Saechao (ep. 02)…
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@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 5 Gary Raquec
Gary Raquec has been a friend of Stephany and Christina since 2008 when they met in undergrad at San Francisco State University. He sat down with us to share his story about where he grew up, how he got into the field, and how he decided on where to go for college. He talks about his family, as...
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@slpsofcolor Interview Series Episode 4- LA Meetup
Vivian and Christina flew down from San Francisco to Los Angeles to host a meetup. The event was well attended and there was a wide range of experience in room- from students, to newly licensed SLPs, to veteran SLPs with over 35 years of experience, and retired SLPs. We had the pleasure of...
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@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 03 Samina Sattar
Samina Sattar (@saminasattar) is a speech-language pathologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Samina identifies as a bilingual, Bangladeshi-American, and Muslim. She shares with us her experience growing up in the suburbs of Atlanta, her college experience, a Muslim organization she's been a part of for…
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@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 02 Karina Saechao
Karina Saechao (@rinasaechao) is a licensed, certified, credentialed, Speech-Language Pathologist, AAC Specialist, and private practice owner. She really is all the things! Karina talked with us about her experience in school, how she came to the field, some challenges she's overcome, and gave…
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@slpsofcolor Interview Series Ep. 01 Lucia Lainez
Lucia Lainez, SLP, C/NDT (@lalaspeechtherapy) is a bilingual Spanish-speaking, private practitioner who focuses on a holistic approach to speech therapy and feeding therapy. She graciously welcomed us into her home, and sat down with us to talk about family, school, career, and advice she would...
About this show
We are speech-language pathologists and women of color working in a predominantly white field (like 92% white vs 7.9% other races). Listen to our conversations about our work, our interviews with other SLPs of color, and everything else in between. Leave us a voicemail at 510-255-5620.
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