Laura Purcell Verdun
Owner, Medical Speech Pathologist, Professional Communication Coach @Voicetrainer, Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Owner, Medical Speech Pathologist, Professional Communication Coach @Voicetrainer, Llc
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA PURCELL VERDUN
Voice, upper airway/breathing, motor speech, swallowing evaluations and therapy• Professional communication training• Public speaking training• Individual and group training• In-person, virtual, on-siteWith over 30 years of experience as a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Laura brings deep clinical expertise in voice, airway, motor speech, and swallowing disorders. Her foundation in both clinical care and research offers a uniquely informed perspective that bridges evidence-based practice with compassionate, patient-centered care. She presents locally, regionally and nationally; and has published about topics including vocal fold paralysis, voice therapy, and speech and swallowing disorders in neurodegenerative disease and head & neck cancer. As a Professional Communication Coach, she helps individuals elevate their voice, speech, communication impact, whether in the boardroom, courtroom or virtual environments. She provides highly customized, results-driven coaching to individuals and teams. Laura’s guidance equips clients to build stronger workplace relationships, gain confidence in public speaking, excel in job interviews, and secure and excel at high-impact opportunities like keynotes or a career as a public speaker.Laura’s training is trusted by professionals across sectors, including nonprofits, government agencies, law firms, trade associations, and advocacy groups. She specializes in preparing clients for critical moments such as congressional testimony, technical oral briefings, and keynote addresses. Her repeated collaboration with the Smithsonian Associates underscores her reputation as a trusted expert in communication and voice performance- ASHA MSLP Reviewer, 2025- ASHA Council for Clinical Certification, 2023 – present. Chair-Elect 2025- ASHF Board of Trustees, 20••••27. Trustee. Financial Review Committee- CMS MACRA Episode-Based Cost Measure Wave 6 Clinician Expert Workgroup – Movement Disorders, ASHA Representative, 20••••24- ASHA Ad Hoc Committee on Centennial Planning; 2023 – 2024- ASHA Competency Framework Focus Group. 2024; Outcomes, 20••••21 Convention Co-Chair/SLP, Washington DC,#RisingUnited- ASHA S.T.E.P, LMP, CTMP mentor, and convention coach- Two 4-year terms appointed by the Governor, Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Health Professions and Board of Audiology & Speech Pathology - Medical representative to the Dysphonia International Northern Virginia and Metro DC support groups- Formed the DC Metro Voice & Laryngeal Disorders Study Group, 2014 - present
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