Julie K. Bishop‑Leone, MA, CCC‑SLP, PMP, Prosci®
Executive Director
Julie K. Bishop‑Leone is a dedicated speech‑language pathologist whose career has been defined by her deep commitment to the rehabilitation and improving the quality of life of individuals living with a laryngectomy. With more than three decades of clinical and research experience in head and neck oncology, alaryngeal voice restoration, and pulmonary rehabilitation, and swallowing disorders, Julie has devoted her professional life to helping patients and their families navigate through recovery and adjust to a new way of living. She has extensive experience in laryngectomy rehabilitation, tracheoesophageal voice restoration, and evidence‑based airway management.
Since moving to Texas in 1997, Julie has served the Texas Laryngectomee Association in many capacities, contributing as a clinician, faculty, advocate, program committee member, and trusted resource for patients and caregivers across the state. Her work has spanned clinical leadership roles, including at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she participated in clinical trials and co‑authored peer‑reviewed publications focused on tracheostomy and laryngectomy rehabilitation—as well as national and global educational leadership through Atos Medical. She has directed and been invited faculty at national and international seminars on laryngectomy rehabilitation.
Julie’s passion lies in empowering laryngectomees and their families by helping them regain confidence, find their voice in new ways, and build a meaningful life and connection to ensure they never walk their journey alone.