Career & Professional Education

I am currently pursuing higher education. My institution has been working diligently throughout the pandemic to ensure that students are satisfied with their clinical placements and externships. I have previously interned at NYU Langone Rusk Rehabilitation as a Speech Intern in New York, NY and a Speech Pathologist Student at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in Buffalo, NY. I traveled to Accra, Ghana to conducted research focused on speech-language pathology services for children and presented my research at the Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program 25th Annual Conference, winning first place. I founded the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing at Buffalo State College. I wanted students like me to have a greater sense of belonging in a field of study that is important, invigorating, and employable. I served as an academic tutor, participated in civic engagement projects in the Buffalo community for Buffalo Hearing and Speech, Buffalo Liberty Partnerships, and NYGEAR UP College Access Program. Humbly, I was honored to receive the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

I was in the CAPE office at least twice a week. I was more than grateful for the CAPE’s open-door policy. The staff always supported my future aspirations and displayed as a support system when I was uncertain about my future. I invited all my friends to take advantage of the CAPE resources. I would recommend the CAPE as they are very hands-on with their students and Alumni. The staff always have the student's best interest at heart. They help mold BSC students into confident professionals. The CAPE initiates mock interviews, resume drop-in, and Career Day to help students prepare for prospective jobs, internships, and graduate school. Advice I would share with other students is to be authentic to yourself and always ask for help. A close mouth will not get fed. Don’t wait for an opportunity. Create it.

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