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Zaniel Florez

Kermit,TX

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Clinician

Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering
Austin, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Provided support in therapy sessions for individuals of all ages who stutter, utilizing the center’s holistic, client-centered care model.
  • Collaborated with caregivers to promote effective support strategies for children in and outside of therapy.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed and led a research lab examining the cognitive load experienced by individuals who stutter.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data related to executive functioning and fluency.

Speech-Language Pathology Intern

Austin Speech Labs
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Shadowed and supported SLPs treating adult stroke survivors with aphasia, apraxia, and dysphagia.
  • Gained clinical experience across multiple stages of recovery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
05.2025

Associate of Arts -

Odessa College
Odessa, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Research methodologies
  • Client-centered care
  • Client collaboration
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Effective communication
  • Cultural history

Extracurricular Activities

Longhorn Powerlifting – Austin, TX Fall 2021 – Spring 2024 Member Competed in collegiate nationals twice, earning 3rd place both times in individual weight class Lang Stuttering Institute Student Leadership Organization (LSISLO) – Austin, TX Treasurer (2021–2022), President (2022–2023) Managed chapter budget and fundraising efforts while supporting campus advocacy for individuals who stutter As President, led organization meetings, coordinated volunteer outreach, and mentored new members in stuttering education and advocacy Partnered with licensed SLPs to host awareness events and enhance community engagement National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) – Austin, TX Fall 2021 – Spring 2025 Member Phi Kappa Sigma – Austin, TX Fall 2022 – Spring 2024 Risk Manager Implemented and enforced risk management protocols to ensure safety and compliance during chapter events Served as liaison between chapter leadership and university safety officials Creek Cleanups – Austin, TX Spring 2023 – Spring 2025 Volunteer Participated in community environmental service efforts focused on removing waste and restoring local creek ecosystems Schoenstatt University Men – Austin, TX Fall 2022 – Spring 2025 Student Leader, Adoration Leader Held multiple leadership positions in this Marian-based Catholic movement focused on faith formation, service, and brotherhood Organized and led a 10-mile Holy Week pilgrimage, including coordinating reenactments of the Stations of the Cross Led weekly adoration sessions and supported community spiritual growth through liturgical planning and devotional practices

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
09.2023 - 05.2024

Student Clinician

Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering
08.2021 - Current

Speech-Language Pathology Intern

Austin Speech Labs
06.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

University of Texas at Austin

Associate of Arts -

Odessa College
Zaniel Florez