Genesis Ramirez
Speech-Language Pathologist
"Families tell me their kids are using more gestures and words at home."
Genesis has one year of experience through graduate school and six months through HealthPro.
A moment that reminded her why she does this work
Patient families often tell Genesis that they can see how much she loves this field through her personality. "My clients also joke that I love to talk, but that's part of the job."
A win from this year
One of the most rewarding aspects of Genesis's work is hearing from families that their children are communicating more at home, using gestures, expressing their needs, and making meaningful progress in their daily lives.
What people outside the field don't understand
"This is a diverse field that spans the entire lifespan. We support individuals with challenges related to language, swallowing, voice, cognition, and other areas of communication."
What Genesis would want for her own family
"I hope others can experience the same empathy and compassion that my coworkers demonstrate every day as they support and advocate for their clients."