Staff
The staff of the Aphasia Center of California is dedicated to bringing innovation, compassion, and expertise to serving people affected by aphasia. All therapy is provided by highly experienced speech-language pathologists who have dedicated their careers to the treatment of aphasia and other neurological communication disorders.
Roberta J. Elman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
President/CEO and Speech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Elman holds Board Certification in adult neurologic communication disorders from the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences. She received her doctorate in Speech & Hearing Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Prior to founding the Aphasia Center of California, Dr. Elman was Co-Director of an outpatient medical rehabilitation center. She has more than 40 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of neurologic communication disorders. She is the author of numerous professional publications and the editor of a book published by Plural Publishing, “Group Treatment of Neurogenic Communication Disorders: The Expert Clinician’s Approach.” Dr. Elman is an Honors recipient of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Susan E. Adair Ewing, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Ewing brings more than 35 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist working with adults having neurologic communication disorders. Before moving to California in 1994, she worked at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan where she began communication and psychosocial groups for stroke survivors and family members. She has co-authored a book, “Pathways: Moving beyond stroke and aphasia,” and two videotapes, “What is Aphasia?” and “Pathways.”
Katelyn Eng, M.Sc., RSLP(C), CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Eng received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia. Her previous work experience included speech-language pathology positions in acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Before beginning her staff position at the Aphasia Center of California, she facilitated the Aphasia Center’s Family Game Night groups. Ms. Eng currently creates social media posts for the ACC’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
Madison Cano Fox, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Fox received her Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders & Sciences from California State University, East Bay. During her graduate studies, she gained experience in facilitating aphasia groups as well as an aphasia choir. Before beginning her career as a speech-language pathologist, Ms. Fox was a professional musician. In addition to her work at the ACC, she currently works with adults at a regional medical center. Ms. Fox is certified as a brain injury specialist by the Brain Injury Association of America.
Alyssa Rome, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Rome earned her Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders & Sciences from California State University, East Bay after working as a journalist for many years. She began at the Aphasia Center of California as a volunteer in 2016. She has also worked with adults in acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing settings.
