Credentials & Experience

Multimedia Talent/Actress/Performer, acquiring credits since 1994

Active SAG/AFTRA Union Member, since 1998

FEATURE FILMS: 

Are We There Yet?- as “Lindsey Kingston” (lead) Revolution Studios/Columbia Pictures

Are We Done Yet?- as “Lindsey Persons” (lead) Revolution Studios/Columbia Pictures

School of Rock- as “Alicia Griffin” (feature) Paramount Pictures

You’re A Nobody ‘Til Somebody Kills You- as “Bianca” (cameo) ClassCIII Productions/Lionsgate Films

The Best Man- as “Flower Girl 1” (cameo) Universal Pictures/40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks

Young Adult- as “Teenager” (cameo) Paramount Pictures

TELEVISION: 

The Electric Company- as “Jules” (Guest Appearance) Children's Television Workshop/Sesame Workshop

Out of The Box- as “Aleisha” (Series Regular; 3 seasons) Disney

Blue’s Clues- as “Side Table Drawer” (Series Regular; 6 seasons) Nickelodeon

The Chris Rock Show- as “Basketball Player’s Kid” (Cameo appearance) HBO Original Programing

LIVE PERFORMANCE: 

“The Sharon Osborne Show” with the “School of Rock” Promo Tour 

“Live with Regis and Kelly”, with the “School of Rock” Promo Tour 

“Out of the Box- Live” Promo Tour 

U.S. Open Tennis Opening Ceremony with Songs of Solomon Choir Ensemble 

Morgan Scott Dance Company for Various Live Performances

Professional Performing Arts High School Various Productions

COMMERCIALS/CAMPAIGNS: 

General Mills (Cheerios and Bisquick)

Sears

Mercedes Benz 

GAP 

NAACP

~20+ credits of additional national and international credits (including U.S. & Canada)

MAJOR PRINTWORKS: 

Chase Bank

IBM

Microsoft

I Love You Because...: Featuring the Soul Kidz Photography Book

~80+ additional national and international campaign credits (including U.S. & Canada)

VIDEOS: 

“Sugar Cane”- Space Monkeys Music Video, Directed by David LaChapelle (feature)

“Elmo’s Magic Cookbook” Home Video (feature)

RECOGNITION: 

Honorary Alumna of The Professional Performing Arts School Award — (April 2013) “For Leadership, Inspiration and Continued Support to Professional Performing Arts School and The Performing Arts Community” 

Nominations for “Are We There Yet?” (2006): 

• Young Artist Awards – nominated for Best Performance in a Feature Film; Supporting Young Actress 

• Teen Choice Awards – nominated for Choice Movie: Comedy 

• Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (USA) – nominated for Favorite Movie 

• BET Comedy Awards – nominated for Outstanding Theatrical Film 

• Black Movie Awards – nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture 2 

Nominations for “School of Rock” (2004): 

• MTV Movie Awards – nominated for Best On-Screen Team 

• Young Artist Awards – nominated for Best Young Ensemble in Feature Film 

• OFTA Film Awards – nominated for Best Music, Adapted Song 

• British Comedy Award – nominated for Best Comedy Film

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

-JET Magazine: Cover Story 

-Rachel Ray Magazine: “Sweet Sixteen” , six-page spread:

-Blackgirl Magazine: Featured Interview 

-Essence Magazine: Featured Ad 

-New York Times: Featured Ad 

-Daily News: Featured Ad, Interview and Photo Shoot 

-Premiere Magazine: Interview and Photo Shoot

~80+ more publication credits

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: 

Musical Theater Major at The Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) 

SPECIAL SKILLS:

- Acting -Public Speaking -Advocacy & Activism -Singing -Dancing

ACTS OF SERVICE FOR PERFORMANCE ARTS:

-Co-Founder and Board Member of the Professional Performing Arts High School Alumni Collective

Multi-State Licensed Medical & Clinical Practitioner, Clinical Educator and Supervisor

Active American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Member, acq. 2017

Certificate for Teaching Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD), acq. 2013

EDUCATION 

• Columbia University, Teachers College— Master of Science in Communication Science and Disorders 

• Pace University, Pforzheimer Honors College— Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders Program

SELECTED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (began logging clinical treatment hours since 2012, starting as an undergraduate clinician, with TSSLD Certification and Clinical Practicum at Pace University)

Speech-Language Pathologist I: Clinician and Department Administrator—NYC Health and Hospitals: Harlem Hospital, New York, NY

-Delivered evidence-based assessment and intervention services for medically complex patients in acute emergency & critical care, inpatient, and outpatient environments, serving individuals across the lifespan from pediatric to geriatric in the public hospital setting. 

-Counseled patients and caregivers regarding disorders, and providing extensive education to facilitate generalization of skills 

-Served as a selected member of Harlem Hospital’s Palliative Care  Interdisciplinary Team 

-Served as a selected member of the Ethics Committee for the Harlem Hospital Board 

-Initiated, organized, and maintained Outpatient Speech-Language Therapy Clinical Services at the H+H facility 

-Administrative duties (e.g., scheduling, billing, authorization documentation and requests, performance stats, etc.) 

-Consistent communication, education, referral, and advocacy across disciplines

-Managed changes in guidelines, per frequently updated policies, secondary to the national pandemic shutdown.

Clinical Instructor & Supervisor of Graduate Student Clinicians + Adjunct Professor/Instructor of “Diagnostic Methods and Practice in Speech-Language Pathology” Course for Graduate Student Clinicians— Edward D. Mysak Speech and Hearing Center, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York

-Supervised and mentored students in evaluating individuals with communication disorders, integrating academic knowledge into assessment planning, diagnostic decision-making, client interactions, and professional report writing. 

-Facilitated completion of four collaborative assessment projects, promoting teamwork and application of clinical evaluation skills.

-Directed a graduate-level clinical practicum course, providing supervision and mentorship to students delivering therapeutic services to adult clients.  

-Managed changes in guidelines, per frequently updated policies, secondary to the national pandemic shutdown.

Speech Language Pathologist I: Department Supervisor & Acute Care + Acute Rehabilitation Unit Clinician—Methodist Hospital of Southern California—Arcadia, CA—(*Recently acquired by USC) 

-Administrative management of the Speech Language Pathology Department on Acute Rehab Unit; maintaining responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws 

-Provided clinical and administrative leadership for the Speech-Language Pathology department on an Acute Rehabilitation Unit, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and professional standards. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes. 

-Directed bedside and instrumental evaluations and implemented evidence-based treatment plans for patients with cognitive-communication, dysphagia, speech, language, and voice disorders.

- Led patient and caregiver education and counseling to support understanding of disorders and promote carryover of functional skills. 

- Counseled patients and caregivers regarding disorders, and provided extensive education to facilitate generalization of skills

-Communicated patient progress and care needs to the interdisciplinary team through daily coordination and formal care conferences. 

-Documented patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements; assisting with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records 

-Provided extensive staff training, resource materials, education, and ongoing clinical support through in services and daily consultation. 

Speech Language Pathologist; Graduate Clinician – Veterans Affairs Harbor Healthcare System—New York, NY 

-Provided comprehensive speech-language pathology services for Veteran populations within the VA healthcare system, 3 including inpatient and outpatient care across medically complex cases. 

-Conducted screenings and evaluations for speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing disorders, including populations with head and neck cancer, stroke (CVA), TBI, and neurogenic conditions. 

-Delivered evidence-based treatment for dysphagia, aphasia, voice disorders, and alaryngeal communication, utilizing advanced clinical tools and protocols.

-Participated in instrumental assessments including MBSS and FEES to guide clinical decision-making and diet recommendations.

-Recommended and monitored diet modifications, providing ongoing follow-up to ensure tolerance and safety. 

-Collaborated in development and standardization of patient education materials and clinical documentation tools. 

-Applied specialized therapeutic techniques and equipment, including IOPI, Therabite, electrolarynx, and intensive dysphagia rehabilitation programs.

Speech Language Pathologist; Graduate Clinician – Aphasia Therapy Clinic at the Edward D. Mysak Speech and Hearing Center, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 

-Evaluated clients with speech, language, and cognitive impairments secondary to CVA and TBI; administered hearing screenings and developed individualized treatment goals and progress reports. 

-Planned and implemented individual and group therapy for clients with aphasia and higher-level cognitive deficits to support functional communication outcomes

Speech Language Pathologist; Graduate Clinician – Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC), Rose F. Kennedy Center, Montefiore Medical Group, Bronx, NY

-Evaluated patients for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and related disorders, including assessment for appropriate AAC systems. 

-Planned and implemented individualized and group-based intervention for a broad range of developmental speech-language disorders, including autism, SLI, speech and language delays, selective mutism, and auditory processing deficits.

RECOGNITION/PUBLICATION 

• Special Honor from The U.S. Customs & Boarder Protection (CBP) “Speech Therapist: Ms. Allen's innovative techniques and dedicated instruction have been crucial in helping our officer regain clarity in his speech, even in the face of extensive oral injuries. Her ongoing efforts are truly making a remarkable difference.” 

• Published Honors Senior Thesis, Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University - Title: Breaking the “Cycle of Inadequacy”: Enhancing the Component of Counseling in the field of Communication Sciences & Disorders

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 

-Ventilator, Pulmonary & Tracheotomy Training

-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS/CPR) Certification, American Red Cross

-Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) Certification, Boston Medical Center 

-MBSImP Standardized Training and Reliability Testing

-Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Training and Certification 

-New York City Dysphagia Study Group (NYCDSG) Member

-NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (E-board member at Teachers College and Pace University chapters)

SELECTED RELATED EXPERIENCE 

-Research Assistant: Aphasia Rehab & Bilingualism Research Lab at Columbia University

-Research Assistant: Speech Perception and Production Lab at Columbia 

-Research Assistant: The CUNY Graduate Center, Doctoral Program Study

-Clinical Supervisor’s Assistant, Pace University’s Speech and Hearing Center 

-Hearing Screenings at Good Shepherd Services