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Meet The Providers

Learn more about our education, experience, and areas of interest

Emily Halder outside in red wearing a necklace.

Emily Halder, MA, CCC-SLP
(she/her)
owner/speech-language pathologist

Hi! I'm Emily Halder, the owner and speech therapist of Blue Ridge Speech and Voice. I've been a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist since 2012.  My interest in speech therapy began with a love of foreign languages and curiosity about the origin of language. I studied in France for several years before returning to the USA to pursue a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on linguistics from Case Western Reserve University. I then went to UNC Greensboro and obtained my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a special interest in working with adults, specifically brain injury and voice. My interest in gender affirming voice modification began in grad school. There, I had the honor of training under leaders in the transgender voice field in a transgender voice and communication group. After grad school, I gained further experience working in skilled nursing and outpatient settings, most recently at Emory's Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. I started Blue Ridge Speech and Voice in 2019 when I moved back to Asheville, with a goal of providing concierge-level speech therapy services to those who need it. I would love the opportunity to become your clinician and help you meet your communication goals!

​Memberships and Accolades

  • Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

  • Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, New York, Florida, and Georgia

  • Certified in Telepractice, Biofeedback, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

  • Published author of article in North Carolina Association of Supervisors in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Newsletter

  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society (merit-based membership from America's most prestigious academic honor society)

  • Summa Cum Laude graduate of Case Western Reserve University (top 10% of graduating class)

  • Member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)

  • Affiliate of the NAA (National Aphasia Association)

About: Meet the Team

Erin Mack, MA, CCC-SLP
(she/her)
Speech-language pathologist

Erin has been a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist since 2004. Her educational background began with an undergraduate focus on deaf education, during which time she discovered her interest in speech therapy. She then received her master’s in speech-language pathology from Appalachian State University and her career since then has been primarily focused on treating adults, with a special interest in stroke survivors, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), and Parkinson’s disease. Since 2004, she has worked in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient care, and community programs designed to provide all-inclusive care for the elderly. Erin is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Training), which is an excellent treatment program for people with Parkinson’s disease who want to work on a loud voice and clear speech. She is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia and would love to put her extensive experience to work and help you meet your goals!

Memberships and Accolades

  • Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

  • Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia

  • Certified in LSVT, Biofeedback, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (VitalStim and Guardian)

Bashi Zinnershine, MS, CCC-SLP
(she/they)
Speech-language pathologist

Hi, I’m Bashi! I’m a speech-language pathologist with a passion for voice, communication, and self-expression. I specialize in gender-affirming voice therapy and have years of experience working with dysphagia, cognitive rehab, Parkinson’s voice therapy, and stroke recovery (CVA) in rehab and skilled nursing settings. I’m also certified in Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy, which means I have specialized training in helping people find a voice that truly feels like them.

My approach is all about collaboration, exploration, and safety—your voice is yours, and I’m here to help you play with it, shape it, and make it feel comfortable and authentic. Whether we’re working on gender-affirming voice techniques or rebuilding communication skills after a stroke, I want therapy to be a supportive, judgment-free space where you can grow.

When I’m not working with clients, you can usually find me rock climbing, traveling, or getting outside whenever possible. I love helping people connect with their voice, and I’d love to work with you!

Memberships and Accolades

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