Kristin Kay Slawson, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her clinical and research interests focus on identifying and overcoming barriers to individual participation in work, school and social contexts. This includes development of the Maryland Aphasia Community and Advocacy Network and gender affirming voice training for individuals across the gender spectrum. Prior to joining the HESP faculty, she worked in a variety of medically-based therapy settings treating patients with speech, language and cognitive-linguistic and voice disorders related mainly to neurological disorders such as stroke and brain injury.