Abby Pelster
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Professional educator with 15+ years of experience designing, implementing, and scaling education and training programs within healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit environments. Proven expertise in leadership development, adult learning, facilitation, and program evaluation, with deep experience partnering cross-functionally with executive leadership, clinicians, educators, and community stakeholders. Mission-driven professional with a strong healthcare background and a track record of building inclusive, high-impact learning experiences in complex, people-centered organizations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Your Corner Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
08.2024 - Current
- Provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams to streamline assessment, screening, and intervention workflows across early childhood and school-based programs.
- Design and deliver training to parents, educators, and clinicians to support skill generalization and system adoption.
- Supervise and coach a Clinical Fellow, providing structured professional development aligned with certification and performance standards.
- Lead AAC device implementation initiatives, including needs assessment, funding procurement, system customization, and end-user training.
Community Engagement Manager
The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders
Tulsa, OK
01.2022 - Current
- Lead design, implementation, and evaluation of large-scale educational and engagement programs serving patients, families, clinicians, and emerging professionals in the rare disease and healthcare space.
- Serve as Principal Investigator and Program Manager for the NORD IAMRARE Patient Registry, overseeing strategy, compliance, stakeholder communication, and long-term sustainability.
- Designed and launched the GFPD Warrior Camp Fellowship, an immersive professional development program providing hands-on learning for educators, healthcare workers, and interventionists.
- Recruited, trained, and supported 100+ fellows, developing structured onboarding, training materials, facilitation supports, and evaluation processes.
- Partner with executive leadership, scientific advisors, and national advocacy organizations to align learning initiatives with organizational strategy and mission.
- Chair the GFPD Diversity Committee, embedding inclusive and equitable learning practices across conferences, fellowships, and educational programming.
- Plan and oversee biennial national conferences, including curriculum planning, facilitator coordination, logistics, and learner experience evaluation.
- Represent the organization at local, state, and national levels, delivering education and advocacy related to healthcare access, rare disease awareness, and family-centered care.
Clinical Supervisor/Lecturer
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Designed and facilitated graduate- and undergraduate-level instruction grounded in adult learning principles, experiential learning, and evidence-based practice.
- Led clinical education and supervision for graduate clinicians, including structured observation, coaching, feedback, and competency evaluation.
- Developed and managed interprofessional education initiatives, partnering with Special Education and community organizations to deliver scalable learning experiences.
- Created and supervised a service-learning program in collaboration with GFPD, integrating real-world healthcare and advocacy experiences into academic training.
- Led curriculum development in counseling, behavior management, ethics, and inclusive communication practices.
- Expanded and operationalized gender-affirming communication services, including training clinicians and educating community partners.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, NE
01.2009 - 07.2016
- Developed and delivered professional learning for district clinicians and educators.
- Led interdisciplinary initiatives, including concussion management and collaborative problem-solving for diverse learners.
- Mentored early-career clinicians and supervised practicum students, supporting leadership development within the department.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy
Lincoln, NE
12.2011 - 04.2016
- Conducted comprehensive diagnosis and analysis of speech, language, and feeding impairments for children from birth to 18, including articulation and fluency.
- Developed and executed intervention plans targeting articulation, language, fluency, feeding, and augmentative communication needs.
- Collaborated with occupational and physical therapists to enhance multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
- Educated families on effective communication strategies to promote speech and language development.
- Supervised SLP practicum students in partnership with local universities to ensure educational quality.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education in Communication Disorders
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2006
Skills
- Leadership development and facilitation
- Learning needs assessment and program design
- Adult learning theory and instructional design
- Program management and evaluation
- Healthcare education and behavioral health
- Cross-functional collaboration and executive partnership
- DEIB-centered learning practices
- Virtual and hybrid learning environments
- Stakeholder engagement and influence
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
Society of Behavioral Medicine – Good Clinical Practice
CITI Program: Information Privacy & Security
Yellowdig Certified Instructor
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)
Society of Behavioral Medicine – Good Clinical Practice
CITI Program: Information Privacy & Security
Yellowdig Certified Instructor
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Your Corner Lincoln
08.2024 - Current
Community Engagement Manager
The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor/Lecturer
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
08.2016 - 06.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy
12.2011 - 04.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lincoln Public Schools
01.2009 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Education in Communication Disorders
University of Nebraska at Kearney