elizabeth oldenburg
MS, CF-SLP
why do you love working at Puzzle Pieces and doing the work you do
I love being a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist because I enjoy seeing how kids can achieve their goals through the context of play. I love being a supportive and safe person for them to play and explore skills with. Communication is so vital to our lives, I enjoy providing support and strategies for kiddos to access communication that works for their individual differences.
explain what you do at Puzzle Pieces
At Puzzle Pieces I work as a clinical fellow in Speech-Language Pathology to provide support across communication needs for kids and their families. I work towards these goals through child-lead play with the focus on fostering connection and trust. I Individualize my approach to meet each child and families specific needs.
what do you like doing outside of work
Outside of work I enjoy reading a good book, cooking, and spending time with my friends and family. I’m always looking forward to my cookbook club with friends to try out new recipes. In the winter I enjoy going up north to ski and in the summer I am at the beach whenever I can be.
what education or certifications do you have
- Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin
- Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College
- Provisional License in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Massachusetts