About Us
Lily and Elisa first worked together as feeding and swallowing specialists in local public schools from October 2020 through June 2021. In 2021, Lily began a PhD program to gain perspectives on system level issues impacting outcomes for children with PFD. Meanwhile, Elisa developed the school feeding team into a robust and successful model, expanding across ages and diagnoses to provide teacher and family support. Elisa and Lily reconnected in 2025 when Lily returned to the Portland area to accept an Assistant Professor position at a local university, where she is the pediatric faculty in the Occupational Therapy department.
Lily Glasgo PhD, OTR/L
Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L, is a co-founder of The Feeding Link. She is an assistant professor at Pacific University who teaches pediatric coursework, mentors students, and conducts research. Her clinical background includes direct therapy in outpatient and school-based settings, as well as system-level engagement in national organizations. She is passionate about supporting children with complex needs throughout the lifespan. She is a graduate from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her PhD in Occupational Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Lily Glasgo is a licensed occupational therapist in Oregon and New York.
Elisa Thurman MS, CCC-SLP
Elisa Thurman, MS, CCC-SLP is a co-founder of The Feeding Link and a member of the Feeding and Swallowing Team at the Multnomah Education Service District (MESD). Specializing in pediatric feeding disorders, she has extensive experience managing complex feeding and swallowing profiles in the school setting. Today, Elisa focuses on clinical mentorship, empowering fellow practitioners through advanced coaching and knowledge exchange. She is a graduate of California State University-East Bay. Elisa Thurman is a licensed speech language pathologist in Oregon and California.