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CURRICULUM VITAE

Caroline Ziegler BA,MS
Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Otolaryngology

OFFICE ADDRESS:
Fax: 414-476-4701
Email: caroline.ziegler@froedtert.com

EDUCATION:
09/06/2005 - 05/16/2009 BA, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
08/30/2010 - 05/20/2012 MS, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS:
03/2014 - 04/2014 Speech-Language Pathologist - Observer, Bill Wilkerson Center - Vanderbilt Voice Center, Speech-Language Pathology, Vanderbilt Univeristy, 1215 21st Ave. S., Medical Center East, South Tower, Nashville, TN 37212

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
06/18/2012 - Present Speech-Language Pathologist, Otolaryngology, Speech Lab, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
08/2018 - 01/2019 Adjunct Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
08/2022 - 01/2023 Adjunct Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
08/2023 - 01/2024 Adjunct Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
2014 - Present Technology Management, Otolaryngology, Speech Lab, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
2019 - Present Epic Superuser, Otolaryngology, Speech Lab, Froedtert Hospital
04/2021 - Present Speech-Language Pathologist Level III, Otolaryngology, Speech Lab, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226

AWARDS AND HONORS:
2016 ACE - Continuing Education, American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
2018 ACE - Continuing Education, American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
2021 ACE - Continuing Education, American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
10/2024 ACE (Aware for Continuing Education), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
06/2012 - 01/2022 Wisconsin Speech Language and Hearing Association (WSHA) (Member)
06/2012 - Present American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) (Member)

LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
10/2015 - Present Vice Chair, Advisory Board, Concordia University - Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology Program
04/2021 - Present Member, Outpatient Documentation Committee, Froedtert Health
04/2021 - Present Member, Outpatient Chart Audit Committee, Froedtert Health
04/2022 - Present Member, Outcomes Committee, Froedtert Health
07/2022 - Present Member, Leader, Speech Practice Council, Froedtert Health
10/2022 - 07/2023 Member, Quality Improvement: Instrumental Swallow Evaluation Usage, Froedtert Health

INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
National
Caroline Ziegler, Voice Therapy and Spasmodic Dysphonia, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Annual Meeting, Virtual, 05/01/2020
Caroline Ziegler, The Ground Truth About Swallowing Function, American Head and Neck Society, Boston, MA, 07/21/2026
 
Regional
Bock, J, Kalata, C, Ziegler, C, Vocal Wellness, Wisconsin Auctioneers Annual Convention, Appleton, WI, 01/2014
Ziegler, C, Role of Speech Therapy in Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Washington D.C. Support Group Meeting, Washington D.C., 10/11/2017
Ziegler, C, Blumin, J, Did You See That? A Multidisciplinary Approach to Vocal Fold Paresis Management, Wisconsin Speech Language and Hearing Association State Meeting, Green Bay, WI, 02/16/2019
Caroline Ziegler, Kristin Wichert, Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients, IMPACT: Integration of Multidisciplinary Practice in APP-Driven Cancer Treatment Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 06/12/2026
 
Local
Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Professional Voice Issues, Voice Disorders Course (Graduate Level), Marquette University, 10/2013
Ziegler, C, Vocal Wellness: Fact, Fiction & FAQ’s, Voice Foundation - Milwaukee Chapter, Froedtert Hospital, 11/2013
Vocal Wellness for Vocalists, Guest Lecture for Vocal Pedagogy Course, Froedtert Hospital for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, 05/2014
Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Professional Voice Issues, Voice Disorders (Graduate Level), Marquette University, 10/2014
Blumin, J, Ziegler, C, Introduction to Voice Disorders and Laryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin Guest Lecture, Medical College of Wisconsin, 10/2014
Blumin, J, Ziegler, C, Introduction to Voice Disorders and Laryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin Guest Lecture, Medical College of Wisconsin, 10/2015
Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Professional Voice Issues, Voice Disorders (Graduate Level Course), Marquette University, 10/2015
Blumin, J, Ziegler, C, Introduction to Voice Disorders and Laryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin Guest Lecture, Medical College of Wisconsin, 10/2016
Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Voice Disorders (Graduate Level Course), Marquette University, 10/2016
Ziegler, C, Treatment of Voice Disorders in Multidisciplinary Clinic, Guest Lecture, Froedtert Hospital for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, 03/2017
Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Voice Disorders Course (Graduate Level), Marquette University, 10/09/2017
Blumin, J, Ziegler, C, Introduction to Voice Disorders and Laryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin Guest Lecture, Medical College of Wisconsin, 10/10/2017
Blumin, J, Ziegler, C, Introduction to Videostroboscopy and Voice Evaluation, Medical College of Wisconsin Guest Lecture, Froedtert Hospital, 03/23/2018
Guest Lecturer - Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Voice Disorders (Graduate Level Course), Marquette University, 10/23/2018
Caroline Ziegler, MS CCC-SLP, Voice and Head/Neck Cancer, Guest Lecturer - Voice Disorders Course (Graduate Level), Marquette University, 03/16/2020
 

PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
National
Ziegler, C, Blumin, J, Bock, J, Developing a REDCap database for patient-rated voice quality surveys, Fall Voice Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/2015
 

MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Resident and Fellow Education
06/2022 Otolaryngology and Speech-Language Pathology: Disorders and Referrals
 

EXTRAMURAL TEACHING:
Graduate Student Education
10/2012 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Stroboscopy Workshop
10/2013 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Stroboscopy Workshop
10/2014 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Stroboscopy Workshop
10/2015 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Stroboscopy Workshop
2015 - Present Froedtert Hospital, Coordination of graduate and undergraduate observations in speech department
10/2016 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Stroboscopy Workshop
11/2019 University Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Videostroboscopy Workshop
 

EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED:
Graduate Students
MS Committees
08/2023 - 08/2024 Blake Howard, THE EFFECTS OF VAPING PRODUCTS ON SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE MEASURES OF VOCAL FUNCTION IN ADULTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY, University Wisconsin - Milwaukee
 

PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENTS:
 
 
Clinical Programs
04/2016 - Present Myofascial Release Treatment for Voice & Swallow Disorders