I am originally from Philadelphia, PA and have lived in San Diego since 2008 upon graduating from my undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech. I am a mother to two elementary school aged children and have been married to my husband since 2011. I spent 12 years in the engineering industry as a Technical Writer and in the marketing industry as a project manager, while also working as a yoga instructor in the evenings. My decision to become a Speech Language Pathologist had been on my mind for many years and I decided to finally turn my dream into a plan during the Covid years when I was home with my very young children. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and doing yoga. 

Hi! I'm Kristen, and I'm currently on the 5-term track. Before starting at Speech@Emerson, I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology and worked in a vaccine research lab. Becoming an SLP has always been a goal of mine, but the timing never felt quite right—until I discovered Speech@Emerson! Since starting the program, I’ve grown so much—both through my clinical placements and in the classroom. I really enjoy connecting with new people and look forward to chatting with you! 

Hi! I'm Riley and I'm from Duluth, Minnesota. I graduated from University of Wisconsin - Superior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. While working in the field, I had the opportunity to collaborate with SLPs, fell in love with the field and started at Speech@Emerson shortly after. I am on the 5-term track and in my free time I love spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, going on runs, and taking naps with my dog.

My name is Alivia, a graduate student in the 5-term track at Emerson College, pursuing my Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I’ve always been passionate about understanding people and helping them find their voice, both literally and figuratively. In my (limited) spare time, I enjoy family time, reading, yoga and anything outdoors. With a background in psychology and at-risk youth, as well as experience working with children across school and private practice settings, I value the opportunity to help children grow and learn. I’m deeply interested in phonological processes, fluency and motor speech disorders. As a student, I value collaboration, curiosity, and community above all else. As a future SLP, I hope to bring compassion, clinical excellence, and human connection to every client I serve. I love connecting with others in the field, so please don’t hesitate to reach out, I’m always happy to share experiences and support fellow students on their journey!