Dr. Jeanette Benigas introduces a guest, Kristina Fuentes, M,S. SLP, the President of the Hawaii Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, who shares about her clinical practice, background, and the association's initiatives. Kristina discusses advocacy efforts and achievements, such as securing licensure for clinical fellows, as well as future goals, including increasing social media presence and enhancing the quality of clinical services in Hawaii. The conversation also covers HSHA’s efforts to join the interstate compact as a means to expedite licensing, and ways clinicians can support the association, address concerns specific to Hawaii, and engage in communication with the board. List of all of the links referenced in this show. Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected].