Brooklyn Sands

  • LEND Speech Language Pathology Trainee

Brooklyn Sands is a second-year graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Pittsburgh. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for individuals with speech and language needs, with the goal of empowering them to communicate their wants, desires, and emotions confidently and effectively.

Brooklyn has gained clinical experience in a variety of settings, including pediatric, aphasia treatment in a post-stroke rehabilitation facility, and school-based therapy targeting speech and language goals. Her diverse experiences have strengthened her commitment to providing individualized, evidence-based care. She believes that everyone has a voice, and her future goal of becoming a speech-language pathologist aligns with her commitment to advocating for that voice to be heard. She is dedicated to helping others find and use their voice with confidence.