Career Pivot Speaker Series
Actionable strategies for your next professional move
The Career Pivot Speaker Series is a virtual career development series for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) exploring career pivots, leadership roles, new work settings, industry pathways, and entrepreneurship within the field.
This ASHA member benefit provides practical insight, real-world strategies, and candid conversations to help SLPs navigate career growth and change with clarity and confidence.
Designed to complement the Career Transitions Mentorship Program (CTMP), the series is open to all ASHA members.
2026 Pilot Series
The 2026 pilot includes four live virtual sessions offered from June through December.
- Format: Live virtual sessions with recordings available to ASHA members
- Cost: Free for ASHA members
- Registration: Required for each live session
Note: Not available for ASHA CEUs, PDHs, or CMHs.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical strategies for navigating career transitions as an SLP
- Insight into leadership pathways and emerging opportunities
- Real-world perspectives from professionals who have successfully pivoted
- Tools to support career planning and decision-making
- Access to session recordings for continued learning and reflection
Attend If You Are
- Considering a career pivot within the field
- Exploring leadership or expanded responsibilities
- Transitioning to a new setting or specialty area
- Interested in industry or non-traditional roles
- Seeking guidance and perspective on your next career move
Upcoming Sessions
Additional registration links will be made active closer to the dates.
July 8, 2026 | 7:00 p.m ET
Making the Pivot: Strategies for SLP Career Transitions
Meet our speaker: Jessica Hooke, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, MPH
Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist
Take the first step toward your next career chapter with practical strategies and insights from a seasoned clinician who has successfully navigated change.
August 12, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Leadership Pathways: Expanding Your Impact Beyond the Clinic
Meet our speaker: Ashleigh Pristas, MS, CCC-SLP, PNAP
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Discover how to grow your influence, step into leadership roles, and make a broader impact within your organization and profession.
Registration coming soon.
September 9, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Entrepreneurship & Advanced Career Tracks
Meet our speaker: Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham, CCC-SLP, CBIS
TEDx Speaker, Author, Assistant Professor, Founder
Explore innovative career paths, including entrepreneurship and advanced professional opportunities that align with your passions and goals.
Registration coming soon.
October 14, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Innovation & Industry: Exploring Technology and Non-Traditional Roles
Meet our speaker: Katie Seaver, MS, CCC-SLP
Co-founder, The Babel Group
Learn about emerging roles in technology, industry, and other non-traditional settings—and how your skills can translate into new opportunities.
Registration coming soon.
Event Sponsor
Sponsored by AMN Healthcare
Questions? Email careertransition@asha.org.
