Susan Kim, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Part of the Emerge Family since 2026
Susan holds a Bachelor’s in Chinese Language and Literature from Middlebury College and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Pennsylvania State University. Before starting her graduate program, she worked at a nonprofit museum, tutoring center, and children’s mental health clinic, gaining insights into diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Susan began her SLP career with a clinical fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute as a LEND trainee, receiving specialized training in developmental pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She has worked as an SLP across four states (MD, MA, SD, VA) in hospitals, outpatient clinics, a specialty school, and early intervention. She has experience working with articulation disorder, receptive-expressive language disorders, social-pragmatic disorders, stuttering, selective mutism, autism, feeding therapy, and Alternative Augmentative Communication. Susan also has a unique background working as part of a multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic team and an executive function coach.
Susan is passionate about alleviating the struggles of neurodivergent individuals, especially regarding executive functioning as supports fade and expectations rise into adulthood. Susan aims to be an empathetic cheerleader for individuals of all ages, helping them see their potential and achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Susan loves spending time with her son, husband, and dog. She also enjoys exploring new foods and learning new languages.