Danielle Bourque

About Danielle Bourque

I am a speech-language pathologist with a passion for early intervention and supporting children with hearing loss and communication challenges. I earned my Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine, where I received specialized training to support children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.I currently provide speech and language services at Children\'s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), supporting children and families through evidence-based intervention focused on building functional communication and language skills. As part of my work, I also collaborate with the cochlear implant team to support children with hearing loss as they develop listening and spoken language skills.In addition to my clinical work, I serve as the Engagement & Communications Manager for the Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss, the nonprofit behind the Listen to Me! Conference. In this role, I help share the mission and impact of our work across California, Hawaiʻi, Kenya, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia by creating clear, engaging content for families and professionals.I thrive at the intersection of communication, community, and creativity—whether I’m supporting children and families, designing outreach materials, or connecting professionals through collaborative initiatives.

Experience

1. Engagement & Communications Manager

   Baker Institute For Children With Hearing Loss

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Serve as a primary point of contact for Listen to Me!® conference families, alumni, and professionals, ensuring clear, supportive communication before, during, and after events• Act as a designated conference administrator, supporting assigned families on-site, answering questions, conducting exit interviews, and helping families set goals for the upcoming year• Serve as a MIRAH (Making It Real at Home) Leader, coaching parents to implement listening and spoken language strategies into daily routines through role-play and routine-based practice• Provide fill-in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) therapy and parent coaching during conferences as needed• Coordinate the Listen to Me! Extern Program for SLP and AuD students, including scheduling, mentor matching, and ongoing communication• Manage and support Baker’s social media engagement and storytelling, including family spotlights, professional highlights, and community updates• Represent Baker Institute at conferences and international workshops across California, Hawaiʻi, Kenya, and global programs, supporting hospitality, check-in, and attendee engagement

Education

• University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

  Master of Science - MS, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Languge Pathology

  2022 — 2024

• Utah State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

  2020 — 2021

• Saint Mary's College of California

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  2015 — 2019