Meet our ambassdors


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Ayse Needham

Ayse is an ambassador for Aphasia Forward.

She lives in Georgia.

Her story:

  • Aphasia Recovery Connection member, August 2013

  • Virtual Connections for Aphasia member, June 2020

  • National Aphasia Association Mentor/Ambassador, February 2025

I experienced a massive (AVM) stroke and brain surgery in November 2009! Now I have Aphasia.

  • Ayse is passionate about helping others stroke survivors with aphasia.

  • Goal is to educate groups and individuals about aphasia

Places Ayse has presented: Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State Nursing University and hospital.