CURRENT FELLOWS
Amy Fields, SLP Undergraduate: University of Delaware, BA, Music/Vocal Performance, 1998 Graduate: Indiana University, MA in Speech & Language Pathology, 2005 East Carolina University, MA, Music, Vocal Performance and Pedagogy Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University, Care of the Professional Voice with Dr. Rovert Sataloff Personal statement: The opportunities presented by the Emory Voice Center have resulted in extensive clinical growth, both in therapeutic techniques and in laryngeal imaging skills. I have developed my first research project, the results of which I hope to present at a national symposium. The collaboration between the speech-language pathologists and laryngologists has created the ideal learning environment.
Maia Braden, MS, CCC-SLP Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison, BA Music (Vocal Performance) Graduate: University of Wisconsin – Madison, MS in Speech & Language Pathology Personal Statement: The clinical fellowship at Emory Voice Center offers an outstanding learning experience in a multidisciplinary clinic.  During my clinical fellowship year, I had the opportunity to develop assessment skills in laryngeal imaging, strobe interpretation, acoustic and aerodynamic assessment, modified barium swallow studies, and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and developed my therapeutic skills in speaking and singing voice.  In addition to clinical work, I had many chances to develop research and presentation skills.  In collaboration with other team members, I developed and presented a research project at a national symposium.  I am currently a voice pathologist/ singing voice specialist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation in Boston, MA.
Past Fellows
Yumi Sumida Mentoring! We give great lip-service to this process, but it is well demonstrated at the Emory Voice Center. Experienced and insightful SLP’s nudge me to explore various techniques beyond my comfort zone in voice therapy. The team of ENT’s and SLP’s steady hands have guided mine as I develop laryngeal imaging skills.  I am mentored through dysphagia assessment and management, the research process, and professional development skills in a most collegial environment.
Carissa Portone, MS, CCC-SLP Undergraduate: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, BA in Psychology, 2001 Graduate: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, MS in Speech & Language Pathology, 2004 Personal Statement: I had the honor of being selected as the first Voice and Swallowing Clinical Fellow at the Emory Voice Center.  During my year-long fellowship, I developed my clinical and research skills in the voice field.  I became comfortable with performing rigid and flexible videostroboscopy and honed my techniques in voice evaluation and treatment.  I was able to gain independence quickly, but having the safety net of excellent supervisors helped me gain the confidence I needed to become a strong clinician.  As the Emory Voice Center Clinical Fellow, excellence was expected.  That expectation pushed me to achieve successes I never thought would be possible in my first year of professional work: I presented at state and national conferences and had my first article accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.  Thanks to my top-notch training at the Emory Voice Center, I was employed as a full-time voice therapist at the Evelyn Trammell Voice and Swallowing Center at Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta immediately upon completion of my CFY.