MARIA EXARCHAKIS

mve2107@tc.columbia.edu
EDUCATION
M.S. Candidate, Communication Sciences and Disorders with Bilingual Extension
Columbia University, New York, New York
Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, cum laude
Towson University, Towson, Maryland
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinician, Advanced Cleft Palate Research Clinic
Assesses and treats clients with cleft lip and palates
Helps create tutorial video modules
Research Assistant, Laboratory for Upper Airway Dysfunction, Columbia University
Analyzes data and screens patients for Parkinsons Disease studies
Examines expiratory muscle strength training on cough function
Research Assistant, Towson University
Used SALT, SPSS, Express Scribe
Developed coding protocol and transcribed videos of narrative retellings

2015-2017
2015

2015

2015- current

2013- 2014

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Dysphagia Disorder Survey and Disorder Management Certification Workshop
Certified in assessing the swallowing of disabled populations
Annual College of Health Professions Student Interdisciplinary Case Study Workshop
Learned to collaborate with other health professionals
American Speech-Language Hearing Association National Convention
Presented Association Between Miscue Analysis and Narrative Retellings of Students with
Down Syndrome (Poster)
Received Towson University Undergraduate Research Travel Grant

2015
2014
2014

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Social Chair, Columbia University National Student Speech Language Hearing Association 2016-current
Organizes and plans events while serving on the Executive Board
Treasurer, Towson University National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
2013-2014
Planned fundraising events and was responsible for budgeting
Member, Golden Key International Honour Society
2013-2015
Secretary, Pan-Cretan Youth Association
2012-2013
Corresponded news and planning for a national youth organization
Founder and President, Towson University Smile Train Club
2012- 2015
Raised awareness and fundraised for children in third world countries born with cleft
lips and palates
Fundraising Chair & Director of Membership Enrichment, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
2012- 2014
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer, International Association of Laryngectomees
2014
Organized a national phone list to facilitate the communication between patients and clinicians
Volunteer, Agape Orphanage in Crete, Greece
2013
Aided Greek-speaking children aged 7-18
Teachers Aid, The Academy Learning Center
2011-2013
Volunteered 100 hours in a school for children with autism spectrum disorder and
multiple disabilities
MULTICULTURAL SKILLS
Certified fluent in Greek

Conversational in Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Clinician, Edward D. Mysak Clinic, Teachers College Columbia University
Graduate Assistant, Teachers College Columbia University
Office Assistant, Teachers College Columbia University Residential Services
Note-Taker & Proctor, Columbia University Office of Disabilities
Swim Instructor, New York Sports Club

2015-Present
2015-Present
2015-Present
2015-Present
2009- Present