09/01/2025
The summer I became…
Rachael Silveira, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S — a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders! 💙
I am so proud to have accomplished this goal with my little Kate by my side — first in my belly, and then through countless study sessions during maternity leave.👶🏼
This accomplishment has been a journey, not a destination. My work ethic, dedication, and drive have evolved along the way, especially as I embrace my role as a mother and strive to be a role model for my daughter. None of this would have been possible without my husband and family supporting every “crazy” idea — from trach team proposals to Zoom lectures to conferences across the US.😍🔥🥳
With this BCS-S, my goal is to continue merging my passion for the tracheostomy population with my belief in the vital role SLPs play on multidisciplinary teams — all with a mission of advancing quality of care.
I am forever grateful to my mentor, Theresa , for kicking me into gear after my initial rejection 2 years ago, and for always being a springboard for my “out-there” ideas. And to my BCS-S colleagues — thank you for reminding me to never dim my light, and to KEEP pushing, no matter how many times the answer is “no.”🩷
Excited for what’s ahead in research, mentorship, and patient advocacy 🙏🏼
