Letizia S. Hendrickson, MS, CCC-SLP, ADHD-RSP, is a multi-lingual speech-language pathologist. She received her bachelor’s degree from CSULB in sociology and her master’s degree in communication disorders and sciences from CSUN. She has been working with individuals across the lifespan for over sixteen years in schools, medical, and private practice settings. In her current role she works with pediatric and adult populations with a variety of communication, cognitive, swallowing, and voice disorders. She also supervises graduate clinicians, SLPA students, SLPAs and clinical fellows and is a part of the adjunct faculty at WCU’s master’s CDS program. As an educator she strives to help our next generation of speech-language pathologists enter the field with knowledge and confidence. As a clinician she is passionate about early intervention, working with individuals with ADHD, advocacy, neurodivergent-inclusive approaches and neuro affirming practice. She currently serves as the President-Elect for CSHA. She also serves on CHADD’s National Education Committee and serves on the MSLP PAC Advisory Board to address current trends and issues in the areas of CDS curriculum, placement and practice. Letizia is a certified ADHD rehabilitation service provider and holds certifications in LSVT-LOUD, PROMPT Bridging and is a Hanen More Than Words Certified Trainer. She has been recognized by ASHA for her commitment to lifelong learning as a recipient of three ASHA ACE awards and was recognized by CSUN for excellence in clinical supervision as the recipient of the Edward P. Hall Award for Clinical Mentorship.