Dr. Kaitlin Brooks is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Molloy University in Rockville Centre, NY. Dr. Brooks is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with 15 years of experience working with adults with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Dr. Brooks has published and presented on topics related to communication and swallowing disorders related to stroke as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the rehabilitation process. Dr. Brooks is passionate about improving public awareness of aphasia and other communication disorders and educating health professionals on ways to improve communication with individuals with a communication disorder, especially in emergency situations.