Leigh Ann Porter
MA, CCC-SLP
Leigh Ann Porter
MA, CCC-SLP
Leigh Ann Porter, MA, CCC-SLP, is a medical speech-language pathologist based in Kansas City, where she works across outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She earned her master’s degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2013 and holds a graduate certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), earned through a grant initiative focused on preparing SLPs to serve English Language Learners.
Leigh Ann is a passionate educator and presenter, offering ASHA CEU-approved courses to regional SLPs on topics such as the influence of the respiratory system and cough on dysphagia, evidence-based dysphagia exercises, and writing measurable goals. She also provides multidisciplinary continuing education for PTs and OTs, with presentations on cognitive retraining, memory strategies, and the SLP’s scope of practice in collaborative care.
She is the creator and host of the *Speech Uncensored* podcast, where she connects medical SLPs with emerging research, practical tools, and meaningful conversations to elevate clinical practice. Unlimited
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