We are passionate about helping you learn and grow as a Speech Language Pathologist.
The Mentorship Collective was founded by Hylan Noble Landthorn and Nikki Rosner Jacobs, both speech and language pathologists with over 24+ years of combined experience. They are the proud owners of WordsMyWay, a speech and language therapy practice that provides engaging, play-based, child-led sessions tailored to each child's unique needs.
Throughout their careers they have mentored and managed other SLP’s through clinical fellowships and within daily practice. They are both passionate about nurturing the careers of future SLP’s.
This passion led to the founding of The Mentorship Collective, a Program that leads new SLP clinicians through their fellowships with experience, critical thinking, ethical communication, professionalism, and collaboration, ready to embark on a fulfilling career in this rewarding field.
Hylan Noble Landthorn
Meet Hylan, a seasoned Speech Language Pathologist with over 9 years of experience in private practice, specializing in serving children from birth to 5 years old. Her rich mentorship experience includes personally guiding 9 Clinical Fellows (CFs) and providing extensive support and guidance to a total of 20 CFs in their professional growth and success.
Over the past 6 years, she has played a pivotal role in mentoring and managing over 20 SLPs across various states, enriching their personal and clinical journeys. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing Speech Language Pathology, Hylan has contributed significantly to research, including publications and presentations in the field. Prior to private practice, Hylan worked at the Vanderbilt Treatment and Research Institute for Autism, conducting research and diagnostic evaluations.
Passionate about nurturing the next generation of clinicians, Hylan takes pride in her role as an agency trainer for Project ImPACT. Through this program, she has had the privilege of training numerous speech language pathologists and therapy providers in evidence-based naturalistic parent coaching models. By equipping clinicians to effectively coach parents of young children on social communication and play, Hylan ensures comprehensive support for families, alongside her expertise in specialized approaches such as Hanen More Than Words, SOS Feeding Therapy, PROMPT programs, PEERS program, and the CAN-EAT approach.
With a genuine belief in the transformative power of play and parental guidance, Hylan is devoted to helping children effectively communicate and learn in their own individual ways. Hylan's expertise spans a wide spectrum, from working with autistic clients to specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early language development, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
In every aspect of her career, Hylan exudes a commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation within the field of Speech Language Pathology. Her steadfast dedication to understanding each child's unique journey is complemented by her fervent passion for fostering the next generation of exceptional speech-language pathologists. It's her rare blend of empathy, expertise, and mentorship that truly distinguishes her in the field.
In addition to her commitments with WordsMyWay and TMC, Hylan is also an Instructor at San Diego State University in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
Nikki Rosner Jacobs
Meet Nikki, a seasoned professional in the realm of pediatric speech therapy, with over 12 years of experience in the private practice setting. Throughout her career, Nikki has not only honed her therapeutic skills but has also demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, having hired, managed and nurtured a team of 24 Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) across multiple states to success over a 5 year period.
Nikki's journey in the field of speech language therapy has been characterized by a relentless passion for growth and mentorship. Over the past nine years, she has personally mentored eight Clinical Fellows (CFs) and provided unwavering support to over 20 CFs, contributing significantly to their professional development and success.
Her expertise spans a wide array of specialized training, including SOS Approach to Feeding, More Than Words Hanen Program, PROMPT Introductory and Bridging, Peers Program, Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS), the CAN-EAT Approach, and many more. This extensive training equips Nikki with a comprehensive toolkit of strategies and techniques, enabling her to address the diverse needs of her pediatric clients effectively.
Nikki has actively sought out personalized mentorship to enhance her coaching skills, reflecting a strong commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in her practice and mentorship abilities.
What truly sets Nikki apart is her genuine love for the field of speech language pathology. She derives immense joy from guiding new clinicians on their journey, helping them build confidence in therapy, and delivering evidence-based interventions that positively impact the lives of their clients. Nikki's unwavering dedication to her profession and her unwavering commitment to quality care are a testament to her love for this field and hope for its future as it continues to grow and evolve.