Melissa Palao, M.S. CCC-SLP

Melissa Palao, M.S. CCC-SLP has a diverse work experience in the field of speech-language pathology. Melissa is currently working at Expressable as a Content & Marketing Project Manager since October 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Clinical Outreach Specialist at Expressable from August 2021 to October 2022.

Melissa also has experience working at HealthPRO Heritage as a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist since August 2019. Melissa worked at Lingraphica as a Clinical Instructor from October 2020 to August 2021.

In addition, Melissa worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Speech and Hearing Associates from March 2021 to July 2021. Melissa also worked as a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at FOX Rehabilitation from July 2020 to October 2020 and from October 2019 to July 2020, respectively.

Furthermore, Melissa had roles at Encore Rehabilitation Services, including PRN Speech-Language Pathologist from October 2019 to October 2020, Speech-Language Pathologist from August 2019 to October 2019, and Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellow) from November 2018 to August 2019.

Earlier in their career, Melissa gained experience as a Graduate Student Extern at Encompass Health from May 2018 to August 2018 and Glen Rock School District from September 2017 to December 2017. Melissa also worked at William Paterson University Speech and Hearing Clinic as a Clinician Assistant from May 2017 to September 2017 and as a Graduate Student Clinician from September 2016 to August 2017. Additionally, they worked as an Assistant Teacher at Little Treasures Learning Center from May 2016 to September 2016.

Overall, Melissa Palao has a rich work history that spans various roles in speech-language pathology, showcasing their expertise and dedication to helping individuals with communication disorders.

Melissa Palao, M.S. CCC-SLP holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences, which they completed from William Paterson University of New Jersey from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, Melissa pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, with a minor in Psychology, at St. John's University, where they studied from 2012 to 2016.

In addition to their educational background, Melissa has obtained several certifications to further enhance their skills and professional qualifications. Melissa holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), which they achieved in August 2019. Melissa is also a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of New Jersey, having obtained their licensure in August 2019. Furthermore, they received the title of Speech-Language Specialist from the New Jersey Department of Education in October 2018.

Melissa has also pursued specialized training and certification in the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD method through LSVT Global, Inc., which they completed in April 2018. Lastly, they hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and AED certification from the American Heart Association, obtained in February 2020.