Out of field applicant, currently working on certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Foundations at University of Washington. Will have over 26 observation hours by Fall 2026. Undergrad in theatre with experience in arts education, social services and accent and dialect coaching.

Was rejected last year but accepted this year. I graduated with a Bachelors in Recreational Therapy (GPA: 3.8) and took speech leveling courses (GPA: 4.0). I worked as a behavioral technician for 2 years, and SLP-Assistant for 6 months (as of now), and was a member of NSCHLA while in school.

first-gen, bilingual, NSSLHA chapter president, PI for case study (2 presentations at conferences), aba experience, 3 years childcare experience, department tutor knew this would be a long shot bc of my gpa!