Meet Our Expert Speech-Language Pathologists & Voice Coaches
Emily Halder, MA, CCC-SLP
(she/her)
Founder/Speech-Language Pathologist
Emily Halder is the owner and lead clinician at Blue Ridge Speech and Voice. She is a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working with adults in both medical and private practice settings. Emily specializes in gender-affirming voice modification, Parkinson’s disease, aphasia, and cognitive-communication rehabilitation.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science (with a focus in linguistics) from Case Western Reserve University and a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from UNC Greensboro, where she received advanced training in transgender voice and communication. Her early clinical work included positions in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and at Emory’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta before founding Blue Ridge Speech and Voice in 2019.
Emily is passionate about making high-quality, affirming care more accessible — including by accepting insurance for gender-affirming services. She was honored by Simple Practice during Women’s History Month in 2022 for her advocacy and clinical work with the transgender community. In addition to her clinical practice, she also educates and mentors other SLPs looking to provide gender-affirming voice care.
​Memberships and Accolades
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Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, New York, Florida, and Georgia
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Certified in Telepractice, Biofeedback, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
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Published author of article in North Carolina Association of Supervisors in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Newsletter
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Member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society (merit-based membership from America's most prestigious academic honor society)
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Summa Cum Laude graduate of Case Western Reserve University (top 10% of graduating class)
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Member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
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Affiliate of the NAA (National Aphasia Association)
Erin Mack, MA, CCC-SLP
(she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Erin Mack is a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in adult care. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals with Parkinson’s disease, stroke survivors, and those managing swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Erin is certified in LSVT LOUD, a clinically proven program designed to improve voice, articulation, and swallowing function for people with Parkinson’s.
Her journey into speech-language pathology began with a background in deaf education, where she discovered her love for helping people communicate more effectively. Erin went on to earn her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Appalachian State University and has since worked across skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and community-based elder care programs.
In addition to her adult-focused work, Erin also brings over seven years of experience serving pediatric clients in both school-based and telehealth settings, treating articulation, language, fluency, and AAC needs.
Erin joined Blue Ridge Speech and Voice in 2023 and currently serves clients in six states. She brings compassion, skill, and deep clinical experience to every session — always focused on helping clients reach their goals with clarity and confidence.
Memberships and Accolades
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Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Georgia
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Certified in LSVT, Biofeedback, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (VitalStim and Guardian)
Bashi Zinnershine, MS, CCC-SLP
(she/they)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bashi Zinnershine is a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist specializing in gender-affirming voice therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and neurologically-based speech and swallowing disorders. Their clinical background includes extensive experience treating individuals with Parkinson’s disease, stroke-related communication challenges, dysphagia, and voice disorders.
Bashi is certified in gender-affirming voice therapy and is passionate about creating a collaborative, affirming space where clients can explore and develop voices that reflect their authentic selves. Whether working on vocal identity or supporting recovery after neurological injury, Bashi brings a warm, individualized approach to every session.
They earned their Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University. With a strong foundation in voice, language, and identity, Bashi is committed to helping every client communicate with confidence and clarity.
Bashi joined Blue Ridge Speech and Voice in 2024 and currently provides telehealth services across multiple states. Their work is grounded in empathy, clinical excellence, and a deep respect for each client’s unique communication goals.
Memberships and Accolades
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Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Certified in Gender Affirming Voice Therapy
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Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in North Carolina, California, Oregon, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Virginia
Sareé Fioravanti, MS, CCC-SLP
(she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sareé earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from West Chester University, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA, and her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from New York University, where she graduated with a 3.9 GPA.
She specializes in voice therapy for performers and singers, gender-affirming voice care, treatment of voice disorders, Parkinson’s-related communication changes, articulation, and childhood language. Before joining Blue Ridge Speech & Voice, Sareé worked at Montefiore Medical Center’s outpatient voice clinic in the Bronx, and she continues to serve as a vocal-health standby SLP for musical-theater casts when needed.
An accomplished professional singer and actor, Sareé performed Off-Broadway for a year in The Office! A Musical Parody as a four-track swing, an experience that deepened her understanding of vocal health under demanding performance schedules. She remains active in regional musicals and is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Sareé joined Blue Ridge Speech and Voice in 2025 and offers telehealth services to clients across several states. She blends her performer’s perspective with strong clinical skills, helping each person discover a confident, healthy voice that fits their individual goals.
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Note: Singing lessons with Sareé are a service separate from speech therapy and are therefore not restricted by state licensing. Anyone is eligible to receive these services.
Memberships and Accolades
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Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Summa Cum Laude graduate of West Chester University and NYU (top 10% of graduating class)
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Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in Georgia and Oregon
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