Ellie Botz graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in May of 2022 with a major in psychology and a minor in communication. During her time at CSB, she assisted in psychological research facilitated by Professor Tomkins, and participated in theater, improv comedy, and private voice instruction. Additionally, Ellie worked at both the CSB and SJU registrar offices. Currently, Ellie is pursuing her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders through the University of Virginia (UVA) to become a licensed speech-language pathologist. Her clinical training experiences include assessing and treating individuals across the lifespan in various settings including the Sheila Johnson Center (UVA’s in-house clinic), the Charlottesville public schools, and soon outpatient rehabilitation. Ellie continues to be involved in research through her graduate education as she is the current manager of the Imaging and Communication Outcomes Lab under the direction of Kazlin Mason, PhD, CCC-SLP. This lab uses 3D imaging to measure and assess the anatomy and physiology of individuals with craniofacial differences such as cleft lip and cleft palate. Knowledge gathered in this lab works to better inform clinical decision-making and intervention for individuals with these differences. Through this lab, Ellie has had the opportunity to present lab findings at the national American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) conference and participate in several other projects that are moving toward publication. Her CSB psychology coursework and experiences provided an excellent foundation for a successful continuing education journey and have made her holistically a better clinician and person. She forever will be grateful to the faculty and staff for sharing their knowledge and supporting her in her pursuit to learn and help others with communication adversities.
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