Testimonals and Participant Profiles

Cohort 2

(June 6, 2024 – July 14, 2024)

Testimonials

“This program has been some of the best few weeks of my life! The connections I made with the faculty, graduate students, and other professionals through this program were invaluable. I gained so much experience and so many different research skills that I know I will put to use in the future. I will cherish and remember the opportunity that I had here for years to come.”

– Student from Cohort 2 (2024)

“My experience with SHARE-CSD was amazing! I learned so much about my career path as well as myself. I learned professional skills and the many different areas that speech pathologists contribute to. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”

– Student from Cohort 2 (2024)

 

 

		Emma Baby Emma will graduate in Fall 2024 with her bachelor’s in Speech Pathology & Audiology and a minor in Deaf Studies from The College of New Jersey. She plans to apply to graduate school for her master’s in speech pathology.
		Arie Barfield Arie will graduate in May 2025 from The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Major in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Disability Studies. She plans to attend graduate school for Speech Language Pathology.
		Drew Cooks Drew is a Psychology scholar at Fort Valley State University with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Her current career aspiration is to work as a research psychologist, specializing in the experiences of minority communities.
		Jayden Hall-Ingram Jayden has an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. With a major in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, he aspires to be a Speech-Language Pathologist working in the clinical realm of speech services.
		Samiyah Hart Samiyah will graduate from Indiana University-Bloomington in Spring 2026 with a degree in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Linguistics. She hopes to apply to graduate school to become a Speech-Language pathologist.
		Kaiyn Jackson Graduating in 2026 with a BSN and a minor in psychology from Pacific Lutheran University, Kaiyn aims to earn a doctorate and become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
		Carissa Lam Carissa is currently pursuing a B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at California State University, Long Beach. Following her graduation in December 2025, she plans to apply to graduate school with the goal of becoming a Medical Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist.
		Aryahna Le Grand Aryahna will graduate in Spring 2027 with a B.S. in Human Development & Family Science with an Emphasis in Child Life Specialist and a Minor in Musical Theatre. She wishes to pursue a Master’s Degree in Drama Therapy and a PhD in Developmental Psychology. She plans to be double certified as a Child Life Specialist and Drama Therapist.
		Starr Martin Starr will graduate from the University of Florida in the Spring of 2026 with a major in Psychology and minors in Portuguese and Dance. Starr hopes to pursue a Ph.D in either Developmental Psychology or Communication Sciences and Disorders to contribute to further research in these fields.
		Journee Robinson Journee is currently pursuing a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences with minor in American Sign Language at Lamar University. After she graduates in May 2026, she hopes to pursue a Masters in Speech Language Pathology.
		Monique Valdepeñas Monique will graduate from Saint Louis University in May 2025 with a double major in Speech Language and Hearing Science and Spanish. She hopes to pursue research in language change and bilingualism in grad school.

Cohort 1

(June 12, 2023 – July 21, 2023)

Testimonials

“SHARE-CSD was an incredible, transformative opportunity. Participating in this program provided me with a unique experience in the world of research in the field of CSD. Throughout the six weeks, I was exposed to several labs, workshops, and discussions that enhanced my academic knowledge. Beyond the research portion, being able to connect with undergraduate students around the country, including NYU students and faculty, fostered a supportive environment during and after my time at NYU. Overall, SHARE-CSD has motivated and prepared me for my future academic and professional endeavors.”

– Student from Cohort 1 (2023)

“Being in this program allowed me to explore the amazing world of research. It allowed me to view the world from a different lens. It gave me perspective on the world in terms of education, culture, and so much more. I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given, I would recommend it to anyone!”
– Student from Cohort 1 (2023)

“I am very thankful for my research experience at SHARE-CSD. While I have always had an interest in pursuing research, I haven’t had the opportunity to get involved in any research opportunities due to the pandemic. When I attempted to find research opportunities in the past year, I found it difficult to find paid research positions that didn’t require previous experience or skills. However, after my experience through SHARE-CSD, I am more confident in my skills and interest in research and I hope to continue pursuing research in my career.”
– Student from Cohort 1 (2023)

		Machaela Campbell Machaela obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Child Development and Family Studies from North Carolina A&T State University. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Georgia State University.
		Sophia Chew Sophia graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a B.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology. She hopes to attend graduate school to become a speech-language pathologist.
		Jizelle Duarte Jizelle graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a B.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at The University of Texas at Austin.
		Trinity Goodloe Trinity will graduate from Case Western Reserve University in May 2025 with a double major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Psychology and a minor in Marketing and Communications For Health Professionals. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
		Kamille Gordon Kamille graduated from the University at Buffalo with a B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences and minors in Education and Counseling. She is currently attending Queens college pursuing a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology.
		Nusrat Jahan Nusrat graduated from Hunter College of City University of New York with a B.A. in Clinical Psychology. She hopes to apply to medical school and work with organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) to provide humanitarian medical care in developing countries.
		Alondra Moran-Flores Alondra graduated from San Jose State University (SJSU) with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences. She hopes to apply to graduate school to become a Speech Language Pathologist.
		Lindsey Rivera Lindsey will graduate in Spring 2025 from California State University Northridge with a degree in Psychology and Anthropology. She hopes to apply to graduate school and further her studies in Psychology in order to work with children and understand their behaviors.
		Luis Rivera III Luis is currently a senior at Wabash College majoring in Psychology and double minoring in Gender Studies and Black Studies. After he graduates in May 2025, he plans to enter a Social Psychology Ph.D. program.
		Enengy Schutt Enengy has an anticipated graduation date of May 2025 from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. With a double-major in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Psychology, she aspires to be a speech-language pathologist working in the realm of rehabilitation speech and audiological services.
		Violet Tirado Violet graduated in Fall 2024 from California State University, Los Angeles with a B.A in Communication Disorders. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree Speech-Language Pathology.
		Bryce Williams Bryce will graduate in May 2025 as a psychology major from Morehouse College. He hopes to apply to medical school after he graduates to become a Psychiatrist and open up his own practice in underrepresented communities.