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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Kelly is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Kelly works as a research assistant for Aerodigestive Research Core, while also completing her undergraduate thesis about dysphagia in the cardiac ICU under Dr. Plowman’s mentorship. After graduating in May 2020, Kelly plans to…
Amy is from Lake Panasoffkee, Fl and is an upcoming senior pursuing a degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders at UF. Amy works as an undergraduate research assistant under Dr.Plowman, and is also completing a senior honors thesis under Dr.Plowman’s mentorship. After Amy graduates, she plans to obtain a Masters…
Kasey is a Senior in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Florida. She has worked in the lab since her sophomore year and has experience working across each research program in the lab. Currently she works as a research assistant on the cardiac ICU study and…
Julia is from Crystal River, FL and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communications Sciences and Disorders. Julia’s work under Dr. Plowman’s mentorship includes completing an undergraduate honors thesis and now working as a research assistant on various projects within the lab. After obtaining her Master’s from UF, Julia hopes…
Danny is a native of Brazil where she completed her clinical training. She received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from MGH-Institute of Health Professions in 2000. She obtained her CCC-SLP at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2001. Danny has practiced across the age continuum and settings, but the majority…
Justine is a PhD student in Rehabilitation Science & Disorders at the University of Florida under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Plowman. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Florida and her Master of Science at Teachers College, Columbia University. While…
Jennifer is a doctoral student in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Florida under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Plowman. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences at the University of Vermont and master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of…
Raele Robison was born in raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania- a small town affectionately referred to as, “The Christmas City.” She spent the majority of her life in Bethlehem before moving to receive an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. During her…
Lauren is a speech language pathologist mentored under Dr. Emily Plowman and is the primary research SLP in several funded clinical trials working with patients with neurodegenerative conditions to include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s Disease. In addition, Lauren works in the neuromuscular outpatient clinic at the Fixel Center…
Although born in Michigan, Amber grew up in Dunnellon, Fl. After working 12 years in finance and accounting, Amber experienced a mild stroke at age 30 resulting in a brief period of aphasia (language impairment). This experience was impactful and lead to the desire to change professions into rehabilitation and…
