Matthew McFarland, CCC-SLP, CDMS, CBIS

Matthew McFarland MS, CCC-SLP, CDMS, CBIS received his BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Washington University in 2016. Due to a specific interest in acquired neurogenic communication disorders, he pursued a Master of Science degree in Medical Speech Language Pathology at the University of Washington, which he earned in 2018. Matthew became a staff member at RIW following a summer internship here that same year. He received his Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certificate in 2019. In 2021, Matthew accepted the role of Clinical Director of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program. Matthew is always exploring ways to enhance the services that he provides specific to injured workers and in 2025 he acquired his Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) certificate. In his spare time, Matthew runs a small animal rescue, enjoys bouldering with friends, and is a passionate Seattle Storm fan.