Charlotte Hilker: Speech Language Pathologist, Community Projects

Projects

Focusing on small-scale changes to make large impacts in my community.

Founder, Philosophy for Children, Iowa City Public Library (2025)

boy in red crew neck t-shirt sitting beside boy in blue crew neck t-shirt

Aiming to help kids and teens think critically, creatively, caringly, and collaboratively.

Mentor, Speaker, Fundraiser, Instituti Kosovar për Logopedi (2024)

Led multiple projects including a fundraising campaign to raise $3,800 for accessible speech therapy services

Served in the inaugural role of graduate DEI Liaison; advocated for creation of position to increase focus on DEI projects in the department

DEI Liaison, University of Iowa (2022-2023)

Founder, Kosovo Feminism Summit (Spring 2024)

Aimed to empower high school and college women in Kosovo through education and art. Project was funded by the United States-Kosovo Educational Exchange Board. Displayed are some student art pieces created at the summit.

Community Service

Greeter, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (2025)

Providing free tax assistance to low-income taxpayers in Johnson County, Iowa.

Leader, Anti-Racism in CSD (2021-2023)

Led monthly education meetings for students focused on increasing awareness of racism in speech, language, and hearing fields.

Volunteer, USAID Kosovo (2023-2024)

Contributed to USAID funded project aimed to strengthen partnerships between the private sector and academic institutions to give students experiential learning and better job readiness

Volunteer, Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp (2022)

Weekend retreat for stroke survivors and their caregivers, focusing on counseling and community building