Darrick Stiff
Speech Language Pathologist
Gresham,OR
Summary
A highly engaged, intuitive and collaborative leader who builds strong and credible relationships at all levels. A committed advocate for the advancement of health equity and champion who helps foster positive and inclusive work environments through a keen understanding of the nuances and sensitivities involved in spearheading lasting culture transformation. Speech Language Pathologist with extensive work with patients, families and therapists in the area of augmentative and alternative communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
DEI Committee Co-Chair
PCDI
Portland, OR
08.2022 - Current
- Member of the PCDI Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Member of the Black Caregiver Resource Group within Providence
- Facilitator of the Compassion Curriculum for PCDI staff
- Created a PCDI employee group and facilitated recurring virtual meetings to discuss issues impacting marginalized communities that the clinic serves
- Familiar with assessing and strategizing ways to improve employee and stakeholder engagement levels
- Bethsaida Training Program, which integrates DEI with trauma informed care to improve mentorship outcomes (program completion May 2022).
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- AAC SPECIALIST
PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
PORTLAND, OR
06.2014 - Current
- Evaluate and treat individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, genetic mutations, global delays, articulation and phonological disorders
- Provide treatment with other specialty therapies, including occupational and physical therapy
- Coordinate care in specialized teams to provide holistic care for patients and families
- Create individualized goals, treatment and home programs for patients and their families
- Regularly evaluate effects of treatment and adjust treatment plans to achieve maximum benefit.
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT LEAD
PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
PORTLAND, OR
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Led the design, implementation and evaluation of programs to support the onboarding, professional development and continuous learning of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) team members across three Providence campuses
- Supervised nine AAC Speech Pathologists
- Managed lending libraries across Providence locations
- Oversaw various grants and advocated for future grant opportunities for the PCDI clinic
- Collaborated with various representatives and vendors of speech generating device companies
- Planned and implemented summer camps for pediatric patients with complex communication needs
- Served as the liaison between the AAC team and PCDI clinic management
- Recruited potential new staff and conducted interviews of speech pathology candidates
- Hosted and updated PCDI donors
Education
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program DECEMBER 2021- APRIL 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - undefined
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
09.2010 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
Working on multi-disciplinary teamsundefined
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Achieved formalized tracking system by introducing Microsoft Teams for speech generating device funding tasks.
Timeline
DEI Committee Co-Chair
PCDI
08.2022 - Current
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT LEAD
PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
12.2019 - 02.2022
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- AAC SPECIALIST
PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
06.2014 - Current
Master of Science - undefined
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
09.2010 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2008 - 06.2010
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program DECEMBER 2021- APRIL 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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