Meet our ambassdors
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.