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Leslie Asher is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, management, and public speaking. She has led multiple companies, including InSpeech, Inc. and Speaking Inc., and has a strong background in speech pathology and marketing communication. Asher has also worked in various roles, including Regional Director of Operations at Sundance Rehab and Director of Sales at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds an MS in Speech-Language Pathology and Marketing Communications and Business from Columbia University, and a BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Liberal Arts from Boston University.

Experience

    • Operation Tutor
      • Oct 2018 - Present
      • Online and Greater Boston
  • WikiSpeaking
    • Greater Boston Area
    • CEO, Founder InSpeech,Inc.
      • Jul 2013 - Present
      • Greater Boston Area

      Vision and Mission provider. Main sales and networking person.

    • CEO
      • Jan 2009 - Present

      Created an industry-changing service model that blends traditional medical/clinical care with education, integrating techniques and technology to customize programs for clients. Built team of 12 speech and language pathologists who provide services within educational, healthcare and corporate set...

  • WikiSpeaking, a div. of Speaking Inc.
    • 160 Stanton Ave Auburndale Massachusetts
    • CEO President
      • Mar 2009 - Oct 2018
      • 160 Stanton Ave Auburndale Massachusetts

      We bring communication toLife for those who are challenged or some may call it , disabled. We bring Life to communication for those who are able but look to have better, more effectiveproductive results in work and family.

    • CEO , A builder of programs and companies executing strategic plans
      • Nov 2009 - Sep 2014

      Speaking Inc. is the third private practice that I am involved with. The mission and values of delivery of services are the same. It is a new company that has grown in a difficult economy. Multi-site motivation,management of members of Speech Pathologists. The goal for the members of the practice...

    • CEO/COO
      • Mar 2003 - Sep 2009

      My role as CEO/ COO was to design multi-specialties and delivery systems for different, targeted markets. Created budgets, doubled revenue every year until sold in 2009.

    • speech pathologist
      • 2003 - 2009

    • INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
      • Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

      Provider of healthcare-related therapeutic services.FOUNDER/CEO 2003 - 2009Rebranded and relaunched company to focus on providing best-in-class services. Rapidly grew a staff of 75+ that served 40 centers throughout the state. Innovated web-based service delivery system that increased market presence, revenue and profitability while lowering labor costs. Sold firm to a publicly held company at great profit.Built new markets by providing therapeutic speech services within schools through government-backed funding contract services.Worked closely with special education providers to create Individual Education Plans (IEP) and instructional practices and programming via Department of Secondary and Elementary Education and federal programs.Expanded offerings to address the needs of the underserved multilingual, multicultural population, developing and overseeing ESL and accent modification programs in the educational sector.Launched corporate speech services to overcome communication barriers and facilitate the interaction of multicultural speakers in the corporate marketplace,.; Advised, counseled and collaborated with small businesses to increase their productivity and sales through enhanced business processes, marketing strategies and customer relationships. Delivered ongoing sales training to MetLife's West Coast operations.

    • REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
      • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

      Provider of rehabilitation services. Part of the SunDance network, which provides contract services to over 450 facilities in 33 states.

    • V.P. Chicagoland Reion
      • 1994 - 1996
    • DIRECTOR OF SALES
      • Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

      Recruited on contract basis to turn around company's poorest performing region with emphasis on quality, business development, contract management, service provision, revenue and cash flow. Directed staffing and training for 28 contracted facilities and administered $28M operating budget.Doub...

    • GUEST LECTURER
      • Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

      Programs included "How to Get Started; the Characteristics of an Entrepreneur," "Determining the Motivation Behind the Business," "How to Raise Capital" and "Winners Never Quit."; Provider of speech therapy services for institutional, corporate and private ...

    • PRESIDENT/CEO
      • Jan 1978 - Jan 1985

      Innovated and designed communication services to clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers. Developed all programs and protocols for speech pathology and recruited, trained and directed team of 350 professionals, paraprofessionals and staff.Grew sales to $10M annually, beco...

Education

  • 1972 - 2003
    Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Boston University
  • Columbia University
  • Columbia University

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