Faculty

Meet Your Instructors

World-class clinicians and educators with decades of combined experience in orofacial myology.

Our Faculty

Expert instructors,
real-world practice

Each instructor brings active clinical practice alongside deep teaching experience — so every concept connects directly to your work.

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Emilia del Pino, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®
Instructor

Emilia del Pino

MS, CCC-SLP, COM®

Emilia del Pino is the founder of CNY Speech Pathology and an Executive Board Member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). With over 30 years of experience in airway-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration, she is one of the most recognized voices in orofacial myology education in North America. Her teaching integrates rigorous clinical science with practical, hands-on skill development.

Nicole Tobón, BS, RDH, COM®
Instructor

Nicole Tobón

BS, RDH, COM®

Nicole Tobón is an Executive Board Member of the IAOM with 23 years of experience in pediatric-orthodontic dental hygiene. She is the co-founder of Westchester Myofunctional Specialties and brings a uniquely interdisciplinary dental perspective to orofacial myology education, helping participants understand the critical connections between nasal breathing, oral posture, and dental health outcomes.

Hetal Sutaria, BS, RDH, COM®, CertBBM
Instructor

Hetal Sutaria

BS, RDH, COM®, CertBBM

Hetal Sutaria brings over 30 years of experience in dentistry and orofacial myology. She is the co-founder of Westchester Myofunctional Specialties and an IAOM Executive Board Member. Hetal holds the CertBBM credential in Buteyko Breathing Methodology and is passionate about empowering dental professionals to identify and address OMDs as part of comprehensive patient care.

Dr. Mohamed A. Mohamed, MA, PHD, CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, COM®
Guest Speaker

Dr. Mohamed A. Mohamed

MA, PHD, CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, COM®

Dr. Mohamed is the founder of the Swallowing, Voice and Speech Rehab Clinic in Ontario and an IAOM Board Member. He is a bilingual speech-language pathologist registered in both the United States (ASHA CCC-SLP) and Canada (Reg. CASLPO), specializing in swallowing, voice, and complex feeding disorders. His PhD and extensive research background bring a rigorous evidence-based lens to every session.

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October 23–26, 2026 · Westchester County, NY · Limited seats available