Join us at Sam’s of Gedney Way Restaurant for an informative and educational event focused on understanding Aphasia, a condition that affects communication and profoundly impacts the lives of individuals and their loved ones.
Our distinguished panel of experts, including Dr. Paul Lleva, Jennifer Reeder, Suzane Abt and Andrea Hernandez, will provide valuable insights into:
This event is perfect for caregivers, family members, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of Aphasia’s impact on health and well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and connect with experts in the field. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dr. Paul Eugene P. Lleva is the Director of Stroke Services at White Plains Hospital. He is board-certified in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Neurosonology, and Internal Medicine. Prior to joining WPHPA, Dr. Lleva was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT and New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Lleva practiced as a Vascular and General Neurologist at Greenwich Hospital, where he also served as the Medical Director of Stroke.
Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, SIFI, is AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. She is responsible for overseeing the educational programming for dementia care professionals and care partners, the AFA Helpline and in-person therapeutic and community classes. Her professional background includes providing in-home family therapy, mediation, and advocacy for under-resourced communities.
Suzane Abt is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 25 years’ experience providing evaluation and treatment to adults with a variety of speech ,language and swallowing impairments in including stroke, Parkinsons, head injury, and neurological disease. Suzanne has worked in a variety of hospital/medical based settings and has been at WPH for 15 years.
Andrea Hernandez is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 6 years’ experience working in California and New York, recently joining the team at WPH in 2024. She received her Master’s degree at Chapman University in Southern California. Andrea specializes in the evaluation and treatment of critically ill patients in the acute care (hospital based) settings.
For questions, please reach out to Annesue Lee-Clarke, Events Coordinator, at aleeclarke@kensingtonsl.com.
