Anna Swindle, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS

Anna graduated from the University of Georgia and has been practicing as a medical speech language pathologist for six years. Her areas of interest have always included neurogenic disorders, dysphagia in the adult/geriatric population, and acquired brain injury (ABI). Anna has advanced her knowledge of neurology by becoming a certified brain injury specialist (CBIS) as well as completing a certificate in neuroscience. She works in acute care in Atlanta, GA, serving a wide variety of populations, including patients with stroke/ABI, progressive neurologic disease, dementia, and advanced respiratory disease as well as oncology & end-of-life patients. Her job requires keen diagnostic skills and close communication with medical providers (e.g., neurology, critical care, palliative care). Anna completes both VFSS and FEES. When she is not working, she has her hands full with two toddlers! She also enjoys reading, running, and spending time outside. 

Disclosures

Financial

• Receive payment from TIMS University/TIMS Medical for this presentation

• Employed as an SLP at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA (not affiliated with this presentation)

Nonfinancial

• Member of ASHA

• Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America

• Certificate in Neuroscience - Duke University via Coursera

• User of TIMS equipment (VFSS and FEES)