“Dr. RY” (pronounced like rye bread) is a strong advocate for communication access. She is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist and behavior analyst who specializes in working with individuals with diverse communication needs and their families. Her clinical and research interests include the application of verbal behavior and functional [dynamic] assessment in the treatment of communication disorders, as well as maximizing therapeutic benefit through interprofessional collaboration between SLPs and BCBAs. She believes that innovation occurs at the intersection of different disciplines and voices.

Along with her co-founder, Tamara Kasper, she believes it’s time to take bold steps toward building interprofessional solutions that combat pseudoscience, misinformation, and disinformation. That’s why they co-founded Bridgify—to bring knowledge to action by bridging research and practice. Bridgify collaborates with experts to create practical, actionable tools for professionals and parents, getting evidence-based practices off the shelves and into the hands of the people who need them most.