MIKAYLA TREYNOR
Hazel Park,MI
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience supporting medically fragile individuals with complex communication and swallow needs across medical, educational, and community-based settings.
Seeking a role that values strong dysphagia and AAC knowledge, clinical judgment, and collaborative practice to support functional, meaningful treatment to enhance patient quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Camp Building Empowered Expression (Camp BEE)
Metro Detroit
12.2024 - Current
- Co-founded specialized therapy camp for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Emphasis on AAC, multimodal communication, and family education
National IEP Advocate & SLP Consultant
Fighting for My Voice, LLC
National Services
06.2024 - Current
- Nationwide support for families navigating complex IEP processes
- Consultative input related to therapy planning and AAC advocacy
Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist
Sandy Speaks Therapy, LLC
Metro Detroit
11.2022 - Current
- Lifespan speech-language and dysphagia therapy from early intervention through end-of-life care
- Specialization in complex medical, neurodivergent, and AAC-using populations
- Family, caregiver, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthCall
Royal Oak, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Outpatient pediatric therapy for autistic children
- Play-based, child-led approaches with AAC integration
- Currently seeing all dysphagia clients
Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation
Metro Detroit
12.2015 - Current
- Currently providing speech therapy assessment and intervention to a large population of trach/vent patients in a SNF setting
Previous Director of Rehab, Current PRN SLP
Genesis Rehab Services / Powerback Rehabilitation
Metro Detroit
06.2014 - Current
- Directed interdisciplinary rehab teams (2014–2019)
- PRN SLP services across IL, AL, and SNF settings
Director of Advancement & Partnerships
Fix SLP
National Services
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Led advocacy initiatives promoting ethical working conditions and autonomy for SLPs across the nation.
- Partnered with organizations to advance systemic advocacy efforts.
- Cultivated partnerships through strategic brand deals and advertising campaigns.
Speech-Language Pathologist
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy Inc.
Metro Detroit
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Pediatric services across outpatient, alternative high school, and daycare settings
- Integrated trauma-informed care and AAC supports
Director of Rehab & Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehab Max Inc. / Pioneer Specialty Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed SNF and geriatric psychiatric units
- Provided assessment and intervention for medically complex trach and ventilator populations in two sub-acute specialty hospital units
- Clinically mentored new graduates/clinical fellow SLPs
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2014
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions - Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2012
Skills
- Dysphagia (including trach/vent in hospitals, SNF, & home settings)
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Gestalt Language Processing Myofunctional Therapy
- CVA and TBI language intervention
Timeline
Co-Founder
Camp Building Empowered Expression (Camp BEE)
12.2024 - Current
National IEP Advocate & SLP Consultant
Fighting for My Voice, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Director of Advancement & Partnerships
Fix SLP
03.2024 - 10.2025
Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist
Sandy Speaks Therapy, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthCall
10.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy Inc.
12.2019 - 07.2021
Director of Rehab & Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehab Max Inc. / Pioneer Specialty Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation
12.2015 - Current
Previous Director of Rehab, Current PRN SLP
Genesis Rehab Services / Powerback Rehabilitation
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions - Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Cleveland State University