Ivana Prpic
About Ivana Prpic
Ivana Prpic is a Speech Language Pathologist with a Master of Science degree from The University of British Columbia. She has experience working with multilingual adults and has a background in research focused on bilingual children.
Work at BC Centre for Ability
Ivana Prpic has been employed at BC Centre for Ability as a Speech Language Pathologist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing speech and language services to individuals in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her work involves assessing and treating communication disorders, with a particular emphasis on supporting multilingual adults in enhancing their workplace communication through targeted strategies.
Work at Speak Fluent Speech Services
Since 2022, Ivana Prpic has also been working at Speak Fluent Speech Services as a Speech Language Pathologist. In this position, she continues to apply her expertise in speech-language pathology, further assisting clients in improving their communication skills. Her role at Speak Fluent Speech Services complements her work at BC Centre for Ability, allowing her to reach a broader client base.
Education and Expertise
Ivana Prpic studied at The University of British Columbia, where she earned a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Sciences and Psychology from 2015 to 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in speech-language pathology, particularly in her research focusing on bilingual children.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Ivana Prpic held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Language Skills Instructor for the City of Vancouver from 2016 to 2017, where she taught language skills. Additionally, she served as a Sales Associate at American Eagle Outfitters from 2014 to 2016 and as a Store Manager at The Latest Scoop from 2018 to 2021, where she gained valuable customer service experience.
Research Experience in Speech-Language Pathology
Ivana Prpic has research experience that focuses on bilingual children within the field of speech-language pathology. This research contributes to her understanding of the unique challenges faced by bilingual individuals and informs her practice as a Speech Language Pathologist, enhancing her ability to support clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.