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MA, CCC-SLP
Executive Director
Speech Pathologist
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Samantha Elandary, MA, CCC-SLP, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Parkinson Voice Project, graduated from the University of North Texas with her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders and English and her master’s degree in speech-language pathology. She worked for six years in a Dallas hospital where she treated speech and swallowing disorders in patients with neurological diseases. She developed a special interest in treating Parkinson’s patients and was fascinated that this population could make tremendous improvements if provided intensive therapy.
In 1998, Samantha became frustrated when she realized that some patients were not receiving the care they needed due to insurance limitations. She left the hospital and started on her quest to provide every person with Parkinson’s the opportunity to receive voice treatment regardless of whether or not they had the means to pay. She provided voice treatment out of her home and created “The LOUD Crowd,” a maintenance program which allows patients the opportunity to receive on-going vocal practice and encouragement through weekly speech groups, a singing program and other engaging activities. In 2005, with the support of her mentor, Jim West, and the National Parkinson Foundation, Samantha started Parkinson Voice Project. The program is run entirely off of donations and a “Pay It Forward” system.
Samantha is married and has two children. She enjoys cooking Lebanese and Italian food.
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