Kathryn Balsamo has worked at the International School of Kuala Lumpur since 2011 as the Speech-Language Pathologist at the elementary school. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology, a Masters of Science in Education – Communication Disorders and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Prior to living overseas in Malaysia, Kathryn lived and worked in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States.
Regionally, Kathryn has served on the SENIA Board since 2014, holding the position of corporate secretary and most recently as the chairperson. She is a founding board member and co-chair of a local SENIA chapter in Malaysia. Kathryn is a passionate advocate for all individuals and is committed to empowering teachers, parents and related service providers with practical strategies to ensure that the individuals under their care are successful both in and out of the schoolhouse. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys rock climbing, running, and exploring the world with her family.