Ryan Downey

Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S., CF-SLP

Part of the Emerge Family since 2025

Ryan recently earned his master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After teaching voice and singing professionally for more than a decade, he developed a passion for speech-language pathology through his work with young singers experiencing voice difficulties. Ryan is especially interested in helping individuals of all ages discover the voice, language, and communication style that authentically reflects who they are. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys running, cooking, watching sports, and spending time with his wife Jess and their two cats.