Speech-Language Pathologists

Scott Sussman, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice disorders at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice at Weill Cornell Medicine. Scott graduated Northwestern University’s theatre program, and went on to a career as an actor, singer, and stand-up comedian in New York. His career highlight was starring as Tony in the 50th Anniversary World Tour of West Side Story. Scott received voice therapy to cope with the grueling voice demands of professional singers, and was inspired to study the field. Scott achieved his masters with a concentration in voice at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, and trained at the Massachusetts General Hospital Voice Center. Scott received a Shining Star Award from Intermountain Healthcare for his work at their Voice and Swallowing Center in Salt Lake City.

Alexandra Quantz, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and certified vocologist specializing in voice rehabilitation at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice at Weill Cornell Medicine. With a background in singing and personal experience with overcoming vocal issues, she was inspired to enter the field. Alexandra earned her master’s degree from the University of Florida, followed by earning her vocology certification through the Summer Vocology Institute at the National Center for Voice and Speech. Since that time, she has specialized in voice rehabilitation in various settings across the country, treating many performers and other professional voice users, pediatric speech and voice disorders, and upper airway disorders.  

Valentina Mocchetti MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a speech-language pathologist and Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She obtained an undergraduate degree in biology at Georgetown University where she was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research scholar and earned a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Teacher’s College, Columbia University.  She completed a clinical fellowship in swallowing and swallowing disorders at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, Voice and Swallowing Clinics. Valentina has worked in both inpatient acute care and outpatient hospital settings with adults with swallowing and communication impairments.  She has specialized in the evaluation and rehabilitation of swallowing disorders in adults across a diverse range of complex medical diagnoses.

Dr. James Curtis is an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and a clinical researcher within the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College. He is a New York State licensed speech-language pathologist and board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of voice, cough, and swallowing disorders across a diverse range of medical etiologies.  

Rachel Coleman, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist/Voice Specialist specializing in voice disorders at the Sean Parker Institute for Voice Disorders at Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to her training as a speech pathologist, Rachel has a background in classical theater, allowing her to combine her clinical expertise with her love of the performing arts. An active clinician, educator, and researcher, Rachel believes in a holistic, patient centered approach to voice care.