Dr. Schraeyen is a researcher, senior lecturer and the international coordinator of the department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium. She is also a research fellow at the Research Unit Parenting and Special Education at KU Leuven. She is a visiting professor at the Education University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands).

Dr. Schraeyen is the coordinator of the worldwide International SLP Network [SLP-IN]. She also serves on the Education Committee on Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology of the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders [IALP] and acts as reviewer of peer-reviewed journals. She coordinates and is involved in several international research and educational collaborations in- and outside Europe. Her current research interest is on child and acquired neurogenic disorders in a bilingual context. She has several publications in international and local scientific journals.

Dr. Vandenborre is a researcher and senior lecturer at the department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium. She is part of the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialist and is associative editor of Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica.

Her work centers on ways to include adults with an acquired brain injury in society. As clinician she worked in different settings guiding and training adults with a neurogenic communication disorder at different time intervals of their rehabilitation process. She is involved in several international research and educational collaborations in- and outside Europe. Her current research interest is on vocational rehabilitation and ways to improve communication between clients, proxies and healthcare professionals.

Mr. Raymon Angelo A. Gonzales is currently an academic staff of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas.

Education and Training

▪ Primary: Early Christian School (2005)

▪ Secondary: Early Christian School (2009)

▪ Bachelor: BSc Speech Language Pathology, University of Santo Tomas - Manila (2014) ▪ Masteral: MSc Clinical Linguistics jointly awarded by University of Groningen (Netherlands), University of Eastern Finland (Finland), University of Potsdam (Germany) (2021)

▪ Doctorate: PhD in Neurolinguistics and Cognitive Sciences from University of Groningen (Netherlands) and Newcastle University (United Kingdom) of the IDEALAB Consortium (International Doctorate for Experimental Approaches to Language and Brain) (Current and ongoing)

Work Experience

▪ College instructor, University of Santo Tomas (2014 - 2019)

▪ Consultant speech-language pathologist, Makati Medical Center (2014 - 2019)

▪ Consultant speech-language pathologist, RGV Therapy Center Sapang Palay (2014 -2019)

▪ Researcher and PhD Fellow, University of Groningen - Neurolinguistic Team (Current and ongoing) → my research primarily focuses on the characterization of verb use of Tagalog-speaking individuals who acquired a language disorder called “aphasia” which is primarily caused by a trauma or damage to a mature brain. See link: https://phdidealab.com/candidates/jonathan-gerona/

Hubert Ramos is an Audiologist from the Philippines. He is concurrently the University of Santo Tomas Master of the Program Head of Clinical Audiology Program, and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Better Hearing Philippines, Inc. Hubert lectures on basic assessment, and hearing implants. pediatric audiology, community audiology, His research interest includes inclusive hearing aids, education for children with disabilities and development of audiologic services for geographically remote areas of the country. Before being an Audiologist, Hubert was Volunteer Program Assistant for Better Hearing Philippines, Inc. where he worked on t he development of a National Ear and Hearing Health Care Program coordinating various government and nonTechnical Consultant for different government and nongovernment agencies. He was government agencies like the World Health Organization Prevention o f Deafness Office, Department of Education Bureau of Learning Delivery, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and CBM Philippines’ and Ear Alliance Cluster. He has a Diploma in Marketing from the Ateneo de Manila University –– Hearing Center for Co ntinuing Education (2007). His bachelor's degree is in Psychology from the University of Santo Tomas College of Science where he is a recipient of the Fr. Angel de Blas Outstanding Psychology Alumni Award (2008).

Pamela is a certified speech and language pathologist who graduated Magna Cum Laude in BS Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Santo Tomas in 2017. Right after graduating, she entered the hospital-based practice, and has been affiliated with the Philippine General Hospital, up until now, where she holds administrative, clinical, and teaching roles. She has supervised students from University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines, and Cebu Doctors' University. She has been invited as a guest lecturer and speaker for various institutions like UP, UST, and FEU. On top of that, she also takes in private clients for online and home-based speech therapy. Her clientele ranges from newborn children to adults, for both in-patient and out-patient settings, and has substantial experience in handling swallowing, voice, cognitive-communicative, as well as speech and language disorders for people with cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders, and children with developmental disorders, to name a few. To further advance her medical-based practice, she has been actively engaging in continuing education, and has developed special interest in tracheostomy, adult and pediatric dysphagia, and aphasia. She has learned Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as a step towards creating a more inclusive society, and is a huge advocate for patient-centered and collaborative care, early intervention in children and family involvement in speech therapy.

A faculty of the Department of Speech Pathology of the College of Allied Medical Professions at UP Manila. An internationally credentialed volunteer for Operation Smile Philippines and a member of the Operation Smile International Speech Council. Currently sits in the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Association of Speech Pathology.

A husband to Lani and dad to Kulas and master to Princess and Ulap ( pet dogs who do not consider him as their master for they do not follow his commands). An underrated cook and bad ass baker.

Ely graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology from the University of the Philippines Manila in 1997. She further honed her skills as a clinician by taking units in Master of Arts in Education, Major in Special Education, from 2000 to 2002 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She obtained units in Master of Rehabilitation Science - Speech Pathology from 2004 to 2005 at the University of the Philippines Manila. She has completed the certification courses in Introduction to PROMPT® Technique as well as Bridging PROMPT Technique to Intervention. Ely served as the President of the Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists (PASP) in 2018 to 2019. She continued to serve the Association as a member of the Board of Trustees from 2020 until 2021. She has fulfilled various roles as a practicing speech-pathologist such as, being a keynote and resource speaker, facilitator, and organizer at several seminars, conferences, and workshops. She has likewise taught at the University of the Philippines Manila as a special lecturer from 2015 until 2018. Ely is currently a part-time teaching academic staff at University of Santo Tomas and a clinician at Primary Skills Foundation, Inc. She specializes in pediatric language, higher language skills, and social skills training.

"Criselda Salud Zipagan-Apostol, fondly called “Crissa”, is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She graduated Cum Laude in 2016 and went on to work as a consultant speech pathologist in different pediatric clinics in Metro Manila.

Seeing the need for further education, Crissa pursued a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Sydney, Australia and graduated in 2021 with a grade equivalent to ‘with distinction’.

Currently, Crissa works in the Philippines as a pediatric speech-language pathologist and as a clinical supervisor at the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. She sees clients between 3-6 years old through Telehealth and in face-to-face settings.

Crissa believes that a person never graduates from learning and so aspires to have a Doctorate degree in the near future so she may further her clinical and academic work”