Laurel Directo
About Laurel Directo
Laurel Directo is a Product Specialist in Speech Language Pathology at SimplePractice, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University-Long Beach and has experience in various roles within the field of communicative sciences and disorders.
Work at SimplePractice
Laurel Directo has been employed at SimplePractice since 2020, serving as a Product Specialist in Speech Language Pathology. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the product offerings related to speech-language pathology, contributing to the development and improvement of tools that support professionals in the field. Her work is based in Santa Monica, California, where she collaborates with various teams to ensure the product meets the needs of its users.
Education and Expertise
Laurel Directo holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University-Long Beach, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Post-Baccalaureate in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Chapman University in 2016. She also completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in speech-language pathology.
Background in Clinical Experience
Before joining SimplePractice, Laurel Directo gained practical experience as an SLP Clinical Intern at the Los Angeles Unified School District in 2019. During her four-month internship at the Miller Career and Transitional Center and Cleveland High School, she applied her academic knowledge in a real-world setting, working directly with students to support their speech and language development. Additionally, she worked as a Graduate Student at California State University-Long Beach from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing her clinical skills.
Previous Internships and Roles
Laurel Directo has held various internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2016, she worked as a Research & Advocacy Intern at Picture Motion for seven months, where she engaged in research and advocacy efforts. This role complemented her academic pursuits and provided her with insights into the intersection of communication and advocacy within the health sector.