1. What sparked your interest in joining ANCDS?
I have had a longstanding interest in neurogenic communication disorders. My clinical work as an SLP in a multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation clinic interested me in clinically informed rehabilitation research. I currently work as a research coordinator and hope to connect with like-minded people and stay up to date on important topics in CSD research and practice. Last year, I had an illuminating conversation with Therese O'Neil-Pirozzi, Sc.D., and expressed my interest in joining ANCDS. Therese told me about the great work ANCDS has done and shared her experience of being a member. I joined ANCDS immediately afterward!
2. What have you appreciated from the organization so far, and why?I have greatly benefited from the high-quality resources offered by the organization, such as CEUs and recorded webinars. I enjoy listening to the podcasts while running, which has allowed me to reflect on ways to improve communication between researchers and clinicians to translate research findings into clinical practice. I also truly appreciate the work done by the various Writing Groups and have found their research and clinical recommendations insightful.
3. What do you hope to gain from membership?I look forward to meeting and staying connected with researchers, clinicians, and students with shared interests in neurogenic communication disorders. I do not doubt that I will benefit from the wonderful selection of CEU offerings and hope to attend the annual conference one day!
