ASHA certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
25 years experience working with adult population with expressive and receptive language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing deficits
Managed teams of PT, OT, and Speech Pathologists at Skilled Nursing Facilities including continuum of care campuses (ALF, IL and memory care units)
Current Speech Language Pathologist/Regional Quality Assurance Liaison for Fox Rehabilitation servicing individuals in homes, senior living communities and via telehealth
Advocate for individuals with communication deficits in the Manatee/Sarasota community since 2005
Erika Boyle
TREASURER AND DIRECTOR
23 years experience as a loss control and risk management professional in the commercial Property & Casualty insurance industry
Aphasia co-survivor since 2000
Husband is Tom Boyle, a stroke survivor and person living successfully with aphasia
Active in raising awareness of aphasia
Advocate for people with aphasia
Co-founded the Suncoast Aphasia Support Group in 2007
Donna Pollele
Secretary and DIRECTOR
ASHA certified and licensed speech-language pathologist
40+ years experience working with persons with aphasia & co-survivors
Managed teams of speech-language pathologists and clinical staff at various healthcare facilities
Involved in the Aphasia community in Sarasota since 2012
Retired professor of instruction, University of South Florida (2011-2023)
Becky Reese
Director of Fundraising and Social Media
35 years experience teaching in Sarasota County Schools
Aphasia co-survivor since 2018
Husband, Rick Reese, is a stroke survivor and person living successfully with Aphasia
Active in raising awareness of Aphasia
Involved in the Suncoast Aphasia Community since 2018
Bekah Cloud
Director At Large
ASHA certified and licensed speech-language pathologist
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University & Masters of Science Degree from University of South Florida
Speech Language Pathologist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital since 2014 working in acute care, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab; evaluating & treating wide ranges of neurological diagnoses including aphasia
Joined Aphasia Community Center in 2024 providing services in Conversation Group & Chair Yoga/Meditation
RYT-200 Certified Yoga Instructor since 2018, competitive aerialist & advocate for disability representation
