Combining 20 years of clinical and forensic experience, this Speech-Language Pathology expert witness evaluates plaintiff and defense matters involving dysphagia, dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and related communication disorders. Current forensic practice includes the review of approximately 20 cases nationwide, with analyses focused on swallowing, cognitive-linguistic, speech, and voice disorders. Clinical practice has centered on skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings, where the expert evaluates and treats neurologic and geriatric conditions affecting communication and swallowing.

Holding a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Gerontology, this expert is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Additional credentials include Certified Dementia Provider (CDP), certifications in VitalStim, ACP sEMG, and PENS for dysphagia management, as well as certification in the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) and Speak Out! programs for Parkinson's disease. The expert is also an Associate Member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, reflecting continued engagement with organizations that intersect healthcare and medicolegal practice.

Beyond direct patient care, this expert has developed cognitive-linguistic and swallowing maintenance programs, supervised interns and clinical fellows, and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care. The expert also serves as a Peer Reviewer under a quality monitoring contract for the U.S. Department of Defense and provides continuing education on dementia, dysphagia, and the legal implications of swallowing disorders.