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At the English Communication Academy, Fluency is Just the Beginning.


Many non-native English-speaking healthcare professionals speak English well—but still feel nervous in high-pressure situations, get overlooked for leadership roles, or hesitate to speak up in meetings and patient conversations.


It’s not their fault. They were never taught the real-world communication skills their careers demand.


We fix that.


The English Communication Academy is the go-to hub for globally trained doctors, pharmacists, and researchers who want to communicate clearly, build trust, and lead confidently in English.


Our expert team helps healthcare professionals—and the systems they work in—bridge the gap between textbook English and real-world communication.


We focus on practical tools that reduce miscommunication, boost clarity, and unlock career growth.


Whether you're a physician trying to lead your team, a pharmacist working across cultures, or part of a global clinical study—ECA is here to help you thrive.


We're closing the gap between fluency and confidence so that language never holds you back from delivering excellent care.


Want to grow your career with like-minded professionals? Join our free community here.

Devon Bruce, Founder and CEO

Devon Bruce is the Founder and CEO of the English Communication Academy.


Ranked #1 in the U.S. and #7 worldwide in language education on LinkedIn, Devon helps healthcare teams and professionals speak with more clarity and confidence. She is also an international speaker, writer, and host of the Frustrated to Fluent podcast and YouTube channel.


Her journey began in 2016 as an online English teacher. She worked closely with doctors and healthcare leaders who were fluent in English—but still felt unsure when speaking up, leading teams, or talking with patients. She saw that the real issue wasn’t grammar. It was pressure, fear, and a lack of real-world support.


She created the Academy to change that.


Today, Devon works with hospitals, medical schools, research teams, and healthcare companies around the world. Her focus is helping non-native English-speaking professionals succeed in care, education, and leadership.


Outside of work, Devon is a passionate Arabic learner and a proud mom of two. Her personal journey helps her understand what it feels like to pause, to doubt your words, and to keep going anyway. She brings that same energy into her work—so healthcare professionals feel supported every step of the way.

Chris Roe, Presentation Coach

Chris Roe has coached global leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business professionals from 15+ different countries.


He has helped clients introduce notable figures like Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, apply for awards (and win!), and many of his clients have been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30.


Combining his early career as an award-winning Actor, Director, and Producer, alongside experiences in teaching English, learning languages and dialects, and world travel, Chris uses his unique blend of experiences to lead business professionals through entertaining and challenging programs, group workshops, keynote presentations, and 1:1 coaching towards professional and personal growth.

Aditya Bora, AI & Language Technology

Aditya Bora is the founder of Versa, an AI-powered English language learning platform that uses lifelike avatars to deliver immersive speaking practice.


With a background in electrical engineering and computer science from Stanford, Aditya has combined his deep technical expertise with a passion for education to create cutting-edge language tools accessible to learners around the world.


His work focuses on building responsive, low-latency AI experiences that feel natural and human.


Before founding Versa, he developed wearable health technologies and real-time deepfake interfaces, and participated in programs like Pear VC’s accelerator and the Atomic Ventures Fellowship. Aditya is deeply interested in the intersection of empathy, invention, and scalable impact—especially in creating inclusive technologies for underserved communities.


Whether he's testing new voice synthesis models or refining user experience, he brings a thoughtful, user-first mindset to everything he builds.

 

Emily Worden, Career Coach

Emily Worden is a certified professional career coach known for her energy, optimism, and practical advice.


With over 100,000 followers and ranked #1 worldwide for Career Coaching on LinkedIn, she helps early- and mid-career professionals navigate big transitions—whether they’re changing industries, reentering the workforce, or leveling up in their current roles.


She created a proven five-step process to help job seekers gain clarity, tell their stories with confidence, and land roles that are both fulfilling and financially rewarding. Her clients have doubled their salaries, overcome resume gaps, and created opportunities they once thought were out of reach.


Through 1:1 coaching, digital courses, and mindset strategies, Emily empowers professionals to build sustainable careers with purpose and confidence.