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Summit Presenter Introduction

Susan I Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP

Susan Wranik

Check out this intro from Susan I Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP, a presenter for our upcoming three-day live event - Aging Summit: Knowledge for Care. Created to equip interdisciplinary healthcare professionals with practical, research-informed tools to better support aging individuals and held in honor of National Healthy Aging Month, this three-day virtual summit explores the critical intersection of physical and mental health in later life.

Discussing the importance of connection between disciplines when it comes to discussion around healthy diets, Susan brings a lively perspective to tie all the credentials together. Register here for Susan’s session or the full event and earn up to 17 live CEs.

About the author

Susan Wranik

Susan Wranik

Susan, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, is a national speaker, author, linguist and medical professional passionate about clear communication and quality of life. Initially a translator/interpreter for the Italian Ministry of Defense, she moved to clinical work as a speech-language pathologist. Career Highlights include: • TEDx talk on THE POWER OF WORDS • Clinical treatment in 6 languages • Communication Clubs for people with Parkinson’s Disease • Pioneered post-stroke rehab dining group • Express Yourself™ aphasia communication group facilitator • Cure PSP support group facilitator • Speech consultant for multiple communities serving neurodivergent adults Publications and Recordings: • DON’T FORGET TO SAY THANK YOU: 20 THOUGHTS TO GUIDE YOU PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY THROUGH LIFE • THE CONFIDENCE QUOTIENT, a recording on women’s communication styles • SUSAN ON SWALLOWING, a training video Education: • BS, MS - Georgetown University - Italian and Linguistics, Italian • MA The George Washington University – Speech-Language Pathology Media appearances and client list includes ABC, CBS, public radio, the Smithsonian Institute and National Geographic. Susan speaks on a variety of subjects, including aphasia, better brain health, confident communication, dementia, ethics and eating, and celebrating the circle of life. She’s in private practice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and treats neurogenic communication, cognitive, and swallowing challenges in the adult and older adult population blending linguistic, cultural, and medical expertise to provide comprehensive communication skills enhancement.- Giving voice to your voice!™

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