Courteney McClutchy 

Courteney McClutchy is currently a Speech-Language Pathologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her graduate training at the University of Florida, where she earned a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Following her clinical fellowship at the Wake Forest Baptist Voice & Swallowing Center, Courteney accepted a full-time position on the team, where she now serves as one of the center’s voice and upper airway specialized SLPs. During her fellowship, Courteney developed a strong passion for working with individuals with voice and upper airway disorders as well as those affected by head and neck cancer. She is particularly interested in how SLPs can bridge gaps in care by advocating for improved resources, education, and emotional support for these populations. This passion led her to create the ILO Support Collective Network, a bi-monthly virtual support group designed to connect individuals living with ILO and related conditions. The group provides a safe, inclusive space for patients to share their experiences, learn from guest speakers, and build community. The group has also welcomed many SLPs into the conversation, fostering a collaborative environment that supports both emotional and clinical growth. Courteney’s contributions extend beyond clinical practice. She participates in professional conferences such as Fall Voice, where she has served as a speaker and EBT Champion. As Vice President of the North Carolina Chapter of The Voice Foundation, she plays a pivotal role in advancing voice care initiatives across the region. Her dedication to evidence-based practice is also evident through her involvement in IRB-approved research, including a current study focused on diagnostic protocols for evaluating ILO. She collaborates clinically and academically with colleagues at Wake Forest and was honored with the ASHA 2024 Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate. Joining the GILO Board would allow Courteney to continue this work in a more formal capacity, while learning from others who share a passion for improving quality of life and access to care. She is excited about the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient-centered initiatives and to help shape the future of support and advocacy for this population.

A little about Courteney: She loves staying active at F45 and hiking the beautiful mountain trails near her home in North Carolina. She’s a proud kitty mom to her little black Halloween cat, Jerry, enjoys exploring Winston-Salem’s coffee shops and breweries, and is currently taking dance lessons with her significant other—which has been a fun and rewarding challenge.