Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences SLP Alum Recipient of the WPLG Local 10 LIFEchanger Award
Julia, a Camp Wings of Friendship camper, and LIFEChanger nominee, Samantha Novick Courtesy from The Friendship Journey
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is excited to acknowledge alumnus Samantha Novick, who was the recipient of the WPLG Local 10 LIFEchanger Award.
This award recognizes a “hometown hero who has made a positive impact at a pivotal point in someone’s life.” Samantha was nominated by a camper from Camp Wings of Friendship, a free 8-week virtual summer camp for teens and adults with disabilities, that Samantha started and led this summer of 2020. Several NSU SLP Graduate Students served as assistant counselors and supported campers throughout various camp activities.
The Friendship Journey of South Florida, the nonprofit organization where Samantha serves as president, and Dylan’s Wings of Change of Connecticut, co-created Wings of Friendship to foster dialogue, develop friendships and deepen connections amongst individuals of all abilities in a safe, virtual space. NSU SLP graduate students continue to do community work in their ongoing programming.
We are so proud of you, Samantha!