Kim Neely, MM, MS, CCC-SLP, is a practicing speech-language pathologist who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, musical training, and neuroscience curiosity to her work. Before entering the field of speech-language pathology, Kim was a (mildly successful) opera singer and voice teacher.
She earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Arizona in 2014, where she was honored with the Jean R. Guloien Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Despite not being accepted into graduate school on her first try, Kim went on to pursue doctoral-level coursework in neuroscience, driven by her deep interest in brain science and—admittedly—hyperfixations.
Kim identifies as neuroqueer and is passionately focused on trauma-informed care. During the COVID-19 shutdown, she completed a graduate course on the topic (her version of a sourdough starter) and continued her training through Trauma Institute International, earning certification as a Trauma-Support Specialist (CTSS), which she maintains through ongoing education.
She’s “pretty okay” at being an SLP—but exceptionally committed to making the field more informed, inclusive, and brain-savvy.
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