UNI Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Alumni

03/21/2026

Alumni: Consider following your local state association, ASHA, and Fix SLP to learn about proposed updates of CPT codes.

AMA's written public comment is open until March 31 with the hybrid meeting happening April 30-May 2.

Updates from ASHA, along with direct links to AMA documents and registration page, can be found at: https://www.asha.org/news/2026/update-on-cpt-code-92507-valuation-review-underway

ATTENTION IOWA SLPs:
Potential changes to CPT 92507 are under consideration through the American Medical Associatoion (AMA )CPT Procress. These types of coding decisions can influence clinical workflow, documentation, and reimbursement across all practice settings.

There are opportunities for clinicians to submit written comments between March 6-31st and provide oral feedback at the meetings April 30-May 2nd during this process.

We encourage Iowa clinicians to review the issue and consider participating. Please dm or email us for detailed instructions on how to participate in the comment period.

03/21/2026

Are you registered for UNI ICCD yet? The conference is less than 1 month away!
We are excited to welcome Alumni Dr. Veena Kallambettu (2013) who will be presenting on "Clinical Best Practices in Head and Neck Cancer: Oncology, Dysphagia & Communication Care" this year.
To view the full schedule and register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iowa-conference-on-communicative-disorders-iccd-tickets-1981796445517

Meet our speakers!

Veena Kallambettu is a speech-language pathologist and post-doctoral scholar whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to improving voice and swallowing outcomes for individuals with head and neck cancer. She began her clinical training with a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Northern Iowa in 2013, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Iowa, experiences that grounded her in patient-centered, medically complex care. Her early clinical work led her to join the ENT voice and swallowing team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where over a decade of practice in acute and outpatient settings sharpened her interest in the science underlying clinical decision-making.
Motivated by questions arising directly from patient care, Dr. Kallambettu pursued advanced training in clinical research, earning her PhD in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University in 2024. Her research focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and intervention efficacy in swallowing disorders, with the goal of translating evidence into meaningful, real-world clinical impact. Her work at the intersection of research and practice has been recognized through multiple honors, including the Elwood Chaney Award for Clinical Excellence from the Ohio Speech-Language Hearing Association, the Louis DiCarlo Award from the ASH Foundation, the Dysphagia Research Society Career Development Award, and the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders’ Clinical Excellence in Research award. Together, her clinical and research experiences reflect a career dedicated to advancing thoughtful, evidence-based care in dysphagia and voice rehabilitation.

Register for ICCD here: ICCD2026.eventbrite.com

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

⭐️ Speech-Language Pathologist ⭐️

This vacancy is for the northern area of Keystone AEA for next school year. Apply in 5 minutes at www.keystoneaea.org/employment

At Keystone, speech-language pathologists partner with educators, families, and communities to support communication development and provide impactful services that help students access learning and achieve success in school environments.

Speech-Language Pathologists provide evaluation, consultation, and direct speech-language services to students who demonstrate communication challenges. This role emphasizes collaboration with school teams and families, implementation of evidence-based practices, and individualized service delivery aligned with student needs.

SLPs work across multiple districts and settings, supporting students through assessment, intervention planning, and ongoing progress monitoring while maintaining strong communication with school personnel and families.

Why Choose Keystone AEA?
- Supportive professional environment focused on student-centered services.
- Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing learning.
- Collaborative partnerships with educators, families, and communities.
- Meaningful work serving students across Northeast Iowa.

03/14/2026

Exciting News!

Great Prairie AEA is looking for a dedicated Audiologist to join our team and support students across our service area. This role makes a meaningful impact by helping students access sound, communication, and learning every day.

If you’re passionate about serving schools, collaborating with educators and families, and making a difference in students’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!

https://ow.ly/4I2H50XXr4v

03/14/2026

Sometimes the best career move is the brave one!

Changing jobs isn’t just about a new role — it’s about choosing flexibility, growth and purpose. With full-time positions, great benefits, competitive pay, IPERS retirement and 192-day contracts, you can build a future that supports both your life and your goals.

And the impact? Even bigger. You get to make a difference in the lives of children and the communities that need you most.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to grow, this is it. Step into a career that matters. 💜 💚

https://heartlandaea.schoolspring.com/

03/14/2026

We’re hiring an Audiologist!

In this role, you’ll identify auditory needs, provide guidance on appropriate educational supports, and recommend medical referrals when needed. You’ll also share your expertise on amplification, acoustics, and hearing conservation, while overseeing audiometric screening and testing.

If you’re passionate about supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing and want to make a meaningful impact in schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=348&ref=

03/14/2026

We're looking for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team and support learners with communication needs that impact their education and social interactions.

In this role, you’ll assess speech and language skills, develop targeted intervention strategies, and help students strengthen their abilities in areas such as language, voice, articulation, and fluency.

Make a difference and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=341&ref=

03/14/2026

Ready to make a real difference for students, educators and schools across Iowa? We are hiring for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (position will serve Belmond-Klemme, West Hancock & CAL CSDs)! 🙌

Our SLPs are responsible for planning & implementing educational intervention services for individuals birth to 21 when deficits in language, articulation, voice or fluency arise. Applicants should have an Iowa Teaching license & a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved training.

Explore all of our openings and start your career with purpose. Apply online today at our careers page! (The link can be found below in the comments).

03/14/2026

UNI Alumni Sarah Oltrogge (01, 03) is leading Head, Hands, and Heart Dementia Program at NewAldaya in Cedar Falls IA. We are excited that she will be our lunch speaker at UNI ICCD!

To see the list of speakers and register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iowa-conference-on-communicative-disorders-iccd-tickets-1981796445517

Meet our speakers!

Sarah Oltrogge attended the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with her Bachelor’s in Communicative Disorders in 2001 and her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2003 she has worked entirely in the skilled nursing facilities in the greater Cedar Valley area, and her heart is devoted to working with the elderly, particularly those with dementia. She grew up and currently lives in Denver, Iowa, with her husband and has two grown daughters.

Register for ICCD here: ICCD2026.eventbrite.com

03/14/2026

UNI ICCD is excited to announce that UNI alumni and Mayo Clinic Speech-Language Pathologist Dr. Julie Stierwalt will be one of the presenters this year. She will be presenting on "Motor Speech Disorders: The Dysarthrias."

To see the schedule and register for ICCD, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iowa-conference-on-communicative-disorders-iccd-tickets-1981796445517

Meet our speakers!

Julie A.G. Stierwalt, Ph.D. is a Consultant in the Division of Speech Pathology, Department of Neurology and Associate Professor in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she serves as a consultant for individuals presenting with a wide range of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments. Prior to her work at Mayo, she was in academia where she taught courses in dysphagia, motor speech disorders, acquired communication disorders, structural-based communication disorders, and medical speech pathology. Dr. Stierwalt received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, and her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. She has numerous journal publications, chapters, a co-authored textbook titled “Brain-Based Communication Disorders” as well as, “Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders 5th Edition” co-edited with Leonard LaPointe, a text that has been translated and published in Mandarin Chinese and Greek. In 2009 ASHA recognized Dr. Stierwalt’s contributions to the field with Fellow status.

03/14/2026

Alumni Scott Dailey will be presenting at UNI ICCD this year. Dr. Dailey was on the 1992 ICCD planning committee (2nd year of the event) and has presented at the conference several times. We are excited to welcome back Dr. Scott Dailey!
To see the schedule and register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iowa-conference-on-communicative-disorders-iccd-tickets-1981796445517

Meet our speakers!

Dr. Scott Dailey received a B.S. in Psychology from Iowa State University, M.A. in Communication Disorders from University of Northern Iowa and Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Iowa. He is the director of the Speech & Swallowing Service at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Iowa.

Dr. Dailey has worked in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for 28 years. His primary focus is in pediatrics with specialized interests feeding and swallowing and speech disorders related to cleft lip and palate. He provides pediatric feeding and swallowing services and speech and language services to Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Pediatric Intensive Care Units, and other pediatric inpatient units. In addition, Dr. Dailey provides regular outpatient services in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Feeding Clinic, Cleft Palate Clinic, and NICU Follow-up Clinic.

Register for ICCD here: ICCD2026.eventbrite.com