Cheria J. Hay is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina with a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina. Cheria has 20 years of experience working as a licensed medical Speech-Language Pathologist. She works with traumatic brain injury, stroke, various neurological disorders, dysphagia, voice, LSVT for Parkinson’s, aphasia and cognition and pediatric feeding.
Cheria currently works in the College of Health and Sciences at North Carolina Central University as a Clinical Educator. Her professional passion is to inspire and guide Speech Language Pathologists of tomorrow.
Cheria’s treatment philosophy includes empowering a patient and his or her family through education, which is integral to the healing and aging process. Cheria learned of TAP’s services through an SLP colleague at WakeMed and has been a supporter ever since. She believes TAP’S vision and mission and is honored to be a part of the TAP family.
Cheria is a native islander from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and is a proud Gullah-Geechie descendant. She is active and passionate about keeping Gullah culture alive and educating others on the rich history. Cheria enjoys spending time with her daughter, visiting her family as often as possible, traveling and Korean dramas.