Carolinda
Name: Trini
Position: Lead Speech Language Pathologist/ CEO
Where are you originally from? I’m a military brat aka childhood gypsy! I was born overseas, and have lived in 3 countries before living in the states for any length of time. Hawaii is home though and where my dad eventually retired 39 years ago
Start date at SSH? October 2008! The OG employee
What is your professional area of specialty? Myofunctional therapy
What's your greatest accomplishment? My 2 kids- hands down—— it’s cliche but it’s true.
What is something you are great at (can be anything work related or not)? Rearranging furniture … and designing interior spaces
What is your favorite food? Mexican, and Italian… oh Indian is also delicious- I also Love Thai…. Maybe you should ask what I don’t love lol
When you are not being an amazing SLP or admin what do you do for fun? (what's your hobby): hahaha- redecorating my house
What's your favorite book? All but my life by Gerda Weissman
What's your favorite color? Yellow
What's your favorite movie? Ummmmmm Goonies of course
What is your biggest pet peeve? Water drops on the sink….. slow walkers in the super market
What is something you want us to know about you? I can buy groceries for a family of 4 in 15 minutes flat. …… as long as there aren’t any slow walkers with large carts in the way.
2000, Carolinda “Trini” Myers-Murphy earned her Masters in Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a minor in Audiology from Loma Linda University, California. While at Loma Linda University, Trini was able to serve her student body as Student Government President and her Speech Pathology Class President.
After graduating, Trini completed her clinical fellowship year at Riverside Community Hospital where she quickly became the primary therapist for the Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) and implemented weekly therapy groups, directed dysphagia, speech/language service programs, and successfully worked under a 75% productivity standard.
She quickly realized however, that she missed the Pacific Ocean and relocated to San Diego, CA where she continued in the clinical setting at Scripps Memorial Hospital in the intensive care units, and various inpatient/outpatient units. In 2002, Trini left the clinical setting on a full-time basis to work with children with special needs in the San Diego Unified School District, and the Encinitas Unified School District. While there, she decided to embark on her adventure towards certification in Orofacial Myology. She organized and coordinated caseloads of 70+ students K-8 while also directing inservice programs for staff and parents in speech pathology.
In 2008, she could no longer stay away from her roots– family and warm water were calling her back home. In October of 2008, Trini opened the doors to Speech Solutions, her own practice specializing in speech-language pathology and orofacial myology. Trini is a licensed Speech Pathologist in the state of Hawaii and California, and the first member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology in the state of Hawaii.
SUMMARY
Hometown: Kauai, HI
Occupation: Speech Pathologist specializing in Orofacial Myology
Groups: ASHA, HSHA, IAOM, CSHA
International Community Service Destinations
Brazil
India
Micronesia
Fiji
EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
Education: B.S. / M.S.
School: Loma Linda University
Specialized Training
Coulson Institute for Orofacial Myology
Interactive Listening Systems
Major: Speech-Language Pathology
Minor: Audiology
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
Shaugnessy, P.; Myers, C.; Garcia, H.; Marsh, L. (1999) Communication Patterns of Nursing Assistants with Residents in Nursing Homes
ASHA (1999) convention
CSHA (2000) convention
Myers, C., (2006) ADHD, OCD, Tourettes, and Aspergers; Information and Strategies for Teachers
Breeze Hill Elementary (2006)
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary ~A Blue Ribbon Award School~ (2007)
Hawaiian Mission Academy (2009)
Myers, C., (2010) An Introduction to Orofacial Myology.
Grand Rounds: Kuakini Medical Center
Oahu Professional Dental Study Club
TACA
