Our global team consists of volunteers, expert clinicians and researchers, purpose-driven staff members, and students who share a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of as many people as we can.
Liam Alteneder
Marketing and Digital Media Strategist
Marshonntri Austin
Assistant Director of Administrative Management, Atlanta
Courtney Byrd
Founding and Executive Director
Andrea Chee
Assistant Director of Clinical Research
Geoffrey A. Coalson
Associate Director of Grant and Research Development
Edward G. Conture
Senior Director for Grants and Research
Robyn Croft
Assistant Director of Global Research
Elizabeth Hampton
Director of Clinical Research
Caitlin Franchini
SLP Clinical Research Associate
Lauren Henchey
Associate Director of Clinical Advancement
Kia Noelle Johnson
Director, Atlanta Satellite
Santa LeSure
Program Manager
Lindsay Lowy
Assistant Director of Clinical Research
Laura McKnight
Director of Development and External Relations
John Paiz
Assistant Director of Administrative Management, Austin
Daniel Reese
Assistant Director of Clinical Research
Jack Rodriguez
SLP Clinical Fellow
Juliet Walker
Educational Media Specialist
Ariah Watson
SLP Clinical Research Associate
Danielle Werle
Associate Director of Educational and Professional Development
Blank Center Students
Amanda Ortiz-Alvarez
Ph.D. Student
Enjoli Richardson
Ph.D. Student
JoLynn Riojas
Ph.D. Student
Global Ambassadors
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Professional Golfer
Shaquille O’Neal
Former NBA Player, Sports Analyst, Actor
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