2025 Annual Conference Sessions

April 23 - Audiology Pre-Conf (8:00 AM-5:30 PM)

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• Amanda Ortmann, Ph.D. - Director of Audiology Studies and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
  Amanda Ortmann, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and is the director of the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO.
• Stephanie Fowler-Brookman, Au.D., Ph.D., ABA-C - Director of AuD Clinical Education
  Stephanie L. Fowler-Brookman received her AuD and PhD from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she is currently Director of AuD Clinical Education. She is an active member of CAPCSD, AAA, and Texas Academy of Audiology. Currently, she serves on CAPCSD's Interprofessional Education and Practice Committee and AAA's Guidelines and Strategic Documents Subcommittee and Foundation Board. Her research interests include scholarship of teaching/learning as applied to clinical education.
• Devon L. Weist, Au.D., CCC-A - Associate Professor and Au.D. Program Coordinator
  Devon Weist, Au.D., is an associate professor and Au.D. program coordinator at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. At UNC, she practices clinically, precepts students, and teaches within the Au.D. program. Her primary areas of interests include audiologic and vestibular diagnostics, counseling individuals with hearing and balance disorders, audiology education, and precepting.

April 23 - Pre-Conf (1:30-5:30 PM)

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• Julie Masterson, Ph.D. - Associate Provost, Dean of the Graduate College and Professor of CSD
  Julie Masterson is Associate Provost-Dean of the Graduate College at Missouri State University. She has served as Chair of the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools, a trustee for the ASHF, and on the national advisory committee for GradCAS. Julie received the Honors of the Association from ASHA in 2015, from CAPCSD in 2018, and was named one the region’s Most Influential Women by Springfield Business Journal in 2017.
• Ann Eddins, Ph.D., M.B.A., CCC-A - Professor and Director
  Ann Clock Eddins, Ph.D., M.B.A., CCC-A is Professor and Director of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. She has 30+ years of academic experience and a passion for advancing academic programs, clinical services, and faculty development within the discipline. Dr. Eddins has served on the CAPCSD Board of Directors as President-Elect, President and Past President, and Vice President for Academic Development.

April 23 - Pre-Conf (1:30-5:30 PM)

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• Teresa Roberts, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Clinical Professor
  Teresa Roberts, Ed.D., SLP (she, her) works as a Clinical Professor in Speech and Hearing Sciences at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Her areas of interest include language development and disorders, multiculturalism, and postsecondary pedagogy. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and provides clinical training with a focus on pediatric telepractice.

April 23 - Newcomers' Orientation (5:30-6:00 PM)

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April 23 - Newcomers' Orientation (5:30-6:00 PM)

April 23 - Welcome Reception (6:00-8:00 PM)

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April 23 - Welcome Reception (6:00-8:00 PM)

April 23 - Hot Topics in Hotlanta (8:00-9:00 PM)

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April 23 - Hot Topics in Hotlanta (8:00-9:00 PM)

April 24 - General Session (7:50-10:00 AM)

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• Ashley L. Dockens, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A - Assistant Provost of Academic Innovation and Quality Assurance
  Ashley L. Dockens, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A, serves Lamar University as Assistant Provost of Academic Innovation & Quality Assurance and as Associate Graduate Dean of Policy and Procedure. She has previously acted as Director of Teaching and Learning and as Director of Audiology. Dr. Dockens currently serves CAPCSD as the Chair of the AI Taskforce. She is a dynamic speaker on generative AI at state, national, and international venues.
• Katie Strong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Katie Strong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She currently is serving on CAPCSD's Board of Directors as President. She has previously served as Chair of CAPCSD Nominations Committee and on CAPCSD's Board of Director as Treasurer. Katie's research through the Strong Story Lab explores how clinicians can support people with aphasia rebuild their identity by co-constructing stories about who they are. Katie is a Tavistock Distinguished Aphasia Scholar and an ASHA Fellow. Her professional activities include: Lansing Area Aphasia Support Group Founding Member, SIG 2 Coordinating Committee Member, and Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast Host.

April 24 - General Session (7:50-10:00 AM)

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Ashley W. Harkrider, Ph.D. - Professor and Chair
  Ashley Harkrider, Ph.D, is professor and chair of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology and director of the Human Auditory Physiology Laboratory at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville. Her teaching and research focuses on auditory physiology. As chair, she is responsible for 50+ faculty/staff, 350 students in 4 degree programs, a multi-million dollar budget, and a large, revenue-generating campus clinic. Ashley currently is Treasurer of CAPCSD.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Teresa Anthony, MHA, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP - Ph.D. candidate in Public Health, Health Services Research
  Teresa Anthony, Ph.D. candidate in Public Health at the University of South Florida (USF), aims to improve healthcare access for individuals with disabilities. Formerly USF CSD Clinic Director, she serves on the SLP Academy strategic planning committee of the National Academies of Practice, ASHA's SIG 08 Public Health Audiology steering committee, and CAA's nominating committee. An alumnus of ASHA’s LDP and CAPCSD's Leadership Academy, Teresa works for a health insurer.
• Sarah E. Warren, Au.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. - Assistant Professor
  Sarah E. Warren, Au.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., is a public health audiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Dr. Warren is the Director of the Cochlear Implant Research Laboratory where she is currently leading the Memphis SOUND (Serving our Underrepresented Neighbors who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing) Project, a community-engaged research endeavour to understand barriers to hearing healthcare engagement among minoritized communities.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Lisa Lenz, M.A., CCC-SLP - Lecturer, SLP Externship & Off-Campus Clinic Coordinator
  Lisa Lenz, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the speech-language pathology externship and off-campus clinic coordinator and a lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds an undergraduate degree from Lipscomb University and earned her master's degree at Indiana University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a focus in Educational Leadership and Higher Education. Her interests include supervision, implementation science, mentorship, and interprofessional practice and education.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Jennifer C. Friberg, Ed.D. - Director of Scholarly Teaching, Cross Chair in SoTL, Professor of CSD
  ​​Jennifer Friberg is the Director of Scholarly Teaching and Cross Endowed Chair in SoTL at Illinois State University. There, she also serves as a professor of communication sciences and disorders. She is the co-editor of two recent volumes: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2024) and Evidence-Based Education in the Classroom: Examples from Clinical Disciplines (2022). Friberg is a founding editorial board member of TLCSD. ​

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Nicole Nguyen, Au.D., CISC, CCC-A - AuD Program Director / Director of Clinical Education in Audiology
  Nicole Nguyen, AuD is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland. Dr. Nguyen serves as the AuD program Director and Director of Clinical Education in Audiology. She has been a clinical instructor for students at all levels of training as a preceptor and in the University clinic. At UMD, she has expanded student learning opportunities and has implemented innovative methods for assessing competencies in clinical practicum.
• Sarah Sohns, Au.D., CCC-A - Associate Clinical Professor
  Sarah Sohns, Au.D., CCC-A, is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland. She has clinical experience in a variety of practice settings and has served as a clinical instructor for students at all levels of training. In her current role, she teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and clinical settings.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Sheri T. Bayley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
  Sheri Tracy Bayley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator of Speech-Language Pathology at Nevada State University in Henderson, NV. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and PhD from Florida State University. Her research focuses on early autism identification, neurodivergent supports, and scholarship of teaching/learning. Additional teaching and clinical supervision areas of interests include gender-affirming communication, stuttering, and child language.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Lauren Burke, MA, CCC-SLP - Simulation Coordinator, Instructor
  Lauren Burke, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Simulation Coordinator and an Instructor at Mount St. Joseph University. Lauren was previously an acute care SLP and student intern coordinator for a large hospital system, with experience in neurogenic communication, head and neck cancer, and voice & swallowing disorders. Since transitioning to the MSJ Simulation Coordinator role in 2023, Lauren has aimed to boost students' confidence and competence through innovative, experiential learning techniques.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

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• Malathy Venkatesh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Malathy Venkatesh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences. She is an Association Montessori Internationale Certified Montessori Practitioner for Dementia and Aging. Her clinical and research interests include implementation of evidence-based person-centered approaches to improve quality of life of people living with dementia.
• Quincy Conley, Ph.D. - Director of the Teaching & Learning Center
  Quincy Conley, Ph.D., Teaching & Learning Center Director at A.T. Still University, brings over 20 years of experience in instructional design and learning science to help solve the pressing issues instructors encounter. He combines theory, instructional design techniques, and technology to create comprehensive and versatile solutions. Dr. Conley is also a premier educational researcher. His research uses biometric scans to determine the efficacy of online and in-person learning experiences.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30-11:30 AM)

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Elizabeth Meyerowitz, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Elizabeth Meyerowitz, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in the SLPD program, where she teaches all capstone courses and serves on campus and capstone committees. She also teaches in RMU’s Med SLP program on childhood speech sound disorders. A lifetime ASHA member, she continues as an adjunct at Nevada State University, where she helped establish its first master’s program.
• Brigitta Walker, SLPD, CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Brigitta Walker is an associate professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Walker has lectured at local, state and national conferences on dysphagia, voice, cognitive communication, oncology rehabilitation and artificial intelligence in higher education. Dr. Walker traveled to South Africa with NBASLH Leaders in June 2024 to explore how SLP services are delivered in urban and rural communities.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Debra Burnett, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor and Chair
  Dr. Debra L. Burnett, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders and chair of the Department of Public Health and Health Professions at Springfield College, Springfield, MA. She B.A. and M.S. degrees from SUNY Geneseo and her Ph.D. from Syracuse University. She teaches courses in lingustics, language development, and language disorders. Her research interests include pediatric speech and language and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Elizabeth Burklow, M.A., CCC-SLP - Instructor & Speech-Language Pathologist
  Elizabeth Burklow, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and clinical educator at the University of Mississippi, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate students how to assess and treat a range of communication and swallowing disorders. Her treatment specialty areas include dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders across the lifespan. Her clinical research focuses on best practices in clinical education and on functional treatment approaches for aphasia.
• Bradley T. Crowe, CCC-SLP - Clinic Co-Director & Speech-Language Pathologist
  Mr. Brad Crowe, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the co-director of the University of Mississippi Speech and Hearing Clinic, a clinical speech-language pathologist, a clinical instructor, and an instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Julia Patnode, M.A., CCC-SLP, Expected EdD May 2025 - Co-Chair and Undergraduate Program Director
  Julia Patnode, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the Co-Chair/Undergraduate Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Rockhurst University. Julia has a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas and confirming her Doctor of Education from Rockhurst University in May 2025. She has over 20 years of experience practicing speech-language pathology in a variety of settings,
• Kyle Bush, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor
  Kyle Bush, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Rockhurst University.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Mohammad A. Al Rjoob, M.S. - Graduate student and Graduate Research Assistant
  Mohammad Al Rjoob, Graduate student, and graduate research assistant, Communication Disorders and Sciences Program, School of Health Sciences, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
• Juhi Kidwai, Ph.D., CF-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Juhi Kidwai, Ph.D., CF-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Specializing in Communication Disorders and Sciences, she focuses on neurogenic communication disorders, phonetics, and innovative rehabilitation strategies. Dr. Kidwai is affiliated with the Aphasia Recovery with Technology (ART) Lab, where her work integrates cutting-edge research and clinical expertise. She is committed to advancing speech-language pathology through teaching, research, and impactful contributions to the field.
• Valerie Boyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Valerie Boyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is supported by the Mark and Susan Ashley endowed professorship. Dr. Boyer, currently serves as the interim director for the School of Health Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
• Maria Claudia Franca, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor
  Maria Claudia Franca is a professor in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She holds an M.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences and a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation with concentration in Communication Disorders from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
• Denise Croft, M.S., CCC-SLP - Program Director
  Denise Croft, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist. She is faculty in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She is currently serving as Program Director and Director of SIU Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Deborah V. Ferrari, Ph.D. - Associate Professor
  Deborah Viviane Ferrari, Ph.D., Associate Professor - Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (SLPA), Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo. Research and teaching interests include audiology rehabilitation, hearing aids, telepractice and patient-centered care.
• Maria Ines Pegoraro-Krook, Ph.D. - Full Professor
  Maria Ines Pegoraro-Krook, Ph.D., is a full professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders at the Bauru School of Dentristry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru-Sp, Brazil.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Blake Roth, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director
  Blake Roth, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Fort Hays State University. He has an interest in teaching and learning methods in CSD. He is dedicated to increasing students' understanding of course content and fostering critical thinking skills to adequately prepare students for successful careers in speech-language pathology.
• Jenna Schmit, B.S. - Graduate Teaching Assistant
  Jenna Schmit, B.S. is a graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program at Fort Hays State University. She has great interest in language development for children with complex communication needs.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Blessly Mathews, SLP-D, M.Ed.-EDL, M.A., CCC-SLP - Clinical Lecturer
  Dr. Blessly Mathews, SLP-D, M.Ed.-EDL, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the Clinical Education Coordinator at Lehman College, City University of New York, within the Speech and Hearing Science Department. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Mathews brings comprehensive expertise to her role, overseeing clinical training and education for future speech-language pathologists.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Irene Brettman, SLPD, CCC-SLP - Speech Pathologist
  Irene Brettman, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston, MA, and an instructor in the SLPD and MS-CSD programs at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and an adjunct lecturer at Bridgewater State University and Worcester State University.
• Glory Dhanaraj, MS, CCC-SLP - Doctoral Student
  Glory Dhanaraj, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Ph.D. Student at Vanderbilt University.
• Mira Fein, MS, CCC-SLP - Speech Pathologist
  Mira Fein is a speech-language pathologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital specializing in voice, swallowing, and upper airway health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oberlin College. She received a Master of Science and a Multicultural Bilingual Certificate from the University of Arizona.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Brittany Khan, CCC-SLP - Clinic Director
  Brittany L. Khan, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the Director of the Center for Speech and Language Disorders at Monmouth University. She received her B.S. from Stockton College and her M.S. from Seton Hall University. Her areas of clinical and research interests include clinical supervision, disordered swallowing and Rett Syndrome with special interests in head and neck cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Holly Kleiber, M.S., CCC-SLP - Director of SLP Clinical Education; Clinical Assistant Professor
  Holly Kleiber, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of SLP Clinical Education at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in acquired adult neurogenic cognitive-linguistic disorders. She supervises and provides professional mentoring to graduate students in the MA SLP program. Before joining the faculty at CU Boulder, she worked with adults in the hospital setting for nearly a decade.
• Cynthia R. O'Donoghue, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-NAP - Adjunct Professor, Post-Professional SLPD Program
  Cynthia O’Donoghue, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-NAP, is a Professor Emerita of Communication Sciences and Disorders at James Madison University. She holds an adjunct professor appointment at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Affiliations have included National Advisory Council for ETS PRAXIS for Speech-Language Pathologists, Board President for Brain Injury Connections, and Vice-Chair of the Virginia Brain Injury Council. She has been awarded the Fellow in Scholarship from the National Academies of Practice.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Brianna Hammerle, M.A., CCC-SLP - Assistant Teaching Professor
  Brianna Hammerle, M.A., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse University. She provides clinical instruction and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students in the Gebbie Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and teaches departmental courses including Dysphagia and Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is the co-developer and lead instructor for the on-campus adult medical simulation lab.
• Colleen Gargan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Gebbie Speech-Language Clinic Director/Associate Teaching Professor
  Colleen Gargan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Director of the Gebbie Speech-Language Clinic at Syracuse University. She teaches undergraduate/graduate level courses and provides clinical supervision. Her clinical research interests are focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder; telepractice; and the interrelationship of prosody, language, speech motor control and auditory processing in autism. She has presented her work at national and international conferences. Member of ASHA’s SIG 11. lab.
• Nikki Beckwith, MA, RD, CDB - Director of Master of Arts in Nutrition Science Program
  Nikki Beckwith, MA, RD, CDN is the Director of Master of Arts in Nutrition Science program at Syracuse University where she directs an accredited program that prepares students for practice as entry-level dietitians through didactic and experiential learning. Nikki has experience working in acute and long term care settings as a clinical dietitian, clinical nutrition manager, and director of nutrition services.
• Amy DeBlois, PT, DPT - Associate Professor
  Amy DeBlois, PT, DPT is an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy Education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse New York. She is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and is full-time faculty teaching in the Neurologic curriculum in the Upstate Physical Therapy program since 2015.
• Stephen Feikes, RRT - Assistant Professor of CHP-Respiratory Therapy
  Stephen Feikes, MA, RT, RRT is chair and program director of the Department of Respiratory Therapy Education at SUNY Upstate Medical University. After taking his MA in English, he taught writing for twenty years at Syracuse Univeristy before making a career shift that took him back to school and into practice as a respiratory therapist at Upstate University Hospital for twelve years. He assumed his current role in 2022.

April 24 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Irene S. Jackson, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC - Director of Clinical Practice
  Irene Shetzline Jackson, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, is the Director of Clinical Practice for the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She is currently pursuing her SLPD at MGH Institute of Health Professions. She has been a practicing clinician for over 20 years working primarily in pediatric medical and early intervention settings. Her professional focus includes clinical education to provide optimal support to clinical supervisors and students.
• Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Clinical Associate Professor
  Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, F-ASHA, F-NAP, is a Clinical Associate Professor at SUNY Stony Brook. She mentors doctoral students at MGH Institute of Health Professions, is a bilingual SLP, and a teacher of children with hearing loss. Dr. Rosa-Lugo retired from UCF, founded the UCF Listening Center, researches language/literacy, SLP preparation, and listening and spoken language intervention, and will serve as ASHA President Elect in January 2025.

April 24 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

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• Jonathan Bunjer, MBA - Director of Product
  Jonathan Bunjer, MBA, is the Director of Product for ClinicNote and has over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry as an executive and consultant. Prior to his role at ClinicNote, Jonathan was the cofounder and CEO of KASA, an EMR and Revenue Cycle Management company supporting the mental and behavioral health industry.

April 24 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

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• Donald W. Nielsen, Ph.D. - Audiology University Advisor
  Dr. Nielsen has served as the Audiology Clinic and Translational Research Director at Northwestern University. He was also a Professor and Chair of the Department of Speech and Hearing at Washington University in St. Louis. Don has led various hearing research institutes. As the Audiology University Advisor for Fuel Medical Group, he consults with several universities and has authored papers on the future of audiology.

April 24 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

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• Rebecca Landa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL - Executive Director, Vice President, Center Autism Services, Science and Innovation
  Dr. Rebecca Landa is executive director, Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation, and Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her research foci include effective professional development approaches, early detection of autism and communication delays, learning processes, and intervention efficacy. She developed an interactive LMS-based SLP graduate course supplement on early communication intervention and a translational science public health initiative -Bundle of Learning® (www.bundleoflearning.com).
• Pamela Mathy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Clinical Professor Emeritus
  Pamela Mathy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Professor Emeritus from the University of Utah. She served as the Director of Clinical Education at Arizona State University. She was Director of the Preschool Program and supervisor of the speech-language pathology department at the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She retired from University of Utah where she served as the Director of Clinical Education.

April 24 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

April 24 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

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• Laurel H. Hays, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, ASHA-F - President, CALIPSO, LLC
  Laurel Hard Hays, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, ASHA-F is president and co-founder of CALIPSO, LLC. Laurel earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Georgia and served as the Director of Clinical Education at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1997 to 2010. In 2010, Laurel created CALIPSO, LLC and began offering CALIPSO for Speech-Language Pathology™ and CALIPSO for Audiology™ student tracking web applications to other CSD programs.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Diana C. Emanuel, Ph.D. - Professor
  Diana Emanuel, Ph.D., CCC-A, is a professor in the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Department at Towson University. She has 30 years of teaching experience and 25 years of leadership experience, including AuD program director and department chairperson. Her scholarship includes a textbook, journal articles, editorials, tutorials, webinars, and video training program. Her research interests include the Lived Experience of the Audiologist project and studies on stress, burnout, and resilience building.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Stacie M. Hatfield, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor/Clinic Director
  Stacie M. Hatfield began her career working with young children in public schools and early intervention settings in Illinois and Michigan. After 10 years, she became the inaugural clinic director at St. Ambrose University. She is currently an assistant professor and clinical director at Augustana College. Her research focuses on clinical education and currently focuses on the experience of students with disabilities in their clinical education placements.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Tena L. McNamara, Au.D. - Audiologist/Speech-Language Pathologist
  Tena L. McNamara, Au.D., CCC-A/SLP; Retired Associate Professor, Eastern Illinois University. Dr. McNamara is employed at Midwest Children’s Therapy and coordinates the Cultural/Informational Hearing Center, Peoria, IL. She is a retired associate professor from EIU and educational audiologist from SEAPCO of Peoria County. She has been a practicing audiologist for over 40 years and has dual certification in speech-language pathology for 33 years. She served as the 2024 ASHA President.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Caroline Bergner, JD - Director of Health Care Policy, Medicaid
  Caroline Bergner, JD, is ASHA’s director of health care policy for Medicaid. She serves ASHA’s membership by answering member questions, tracking Medicaid state and federal policies, and advocating with Medicaid state agencies, Medicaid managed care companies, and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). She is a Virginia licensed attorney and has worked in health care policy for 15 years.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Almara Hutchinson, CCC-SLP - Coordinator of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor
  Almara Hutchinson, M.A., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator at West Virginia University. She teaches clinical seminars, supervision, leadership, and culturally responsive practices in CSD. With three years of experience updating courses to meet evolving standards, she is dedicated to supporting SLP and AuD students. Mrs. Hutchinson is also pursuing a PhD, with her dissertation completion anticipated in 2026.
• Tracy Toman, CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor and Supervisor
  Tracy Toman M.S., CCC-SLP, is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with West Virginia University. She has experience working in-person and via telepractice with West Virginia public schools for eight years. She is currently an assistant professor and active supervisor/service provider at WVU. Her areas of research lie in both phonological processes and language services for elementary-aged students.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Jennifer M. Simpson, Au.D., CCC-A - Clinical Professor and Interim Head
  Jennifer M. Simpson, Au.D., is a Clinical Professor and Interim Head at Purdue University in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS). Dr. Simpson is active in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Science Disorders (CAPCSD). She is currently the Past President of CAPCSD. Her clinical interests include clinical education, pediatric diagnostic audiology and intervention, leadership, and administration.
• Michael J. Bamdad, M.A., CCC-SLP - Director of Clinical Education
  Michael J. Bamdad has focused his clinical and research activities on patients with traumatic brain injuries and their families for over 30 years. He has been published and speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of executive functioning deficits and pragmatic disorders. He is currently working as the Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Leslie A. Grubler, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Services
  Leslie Grubler, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is the Director of Clinical Education/Clinical Services at Lehman College CUNY. A speech-language pathologist, consultant, and family/child advocate through 25 years of practice, Dr. Grubler has presented nationally and locally and advocated for the rights of disabled individuals throughout her entire career from NYC Hall to Albany to Washington D.C. Dr. Grubler’s research and professional practice interests have been in culturally responsive and disability-affirmative practice.
• Kyle Greene-Pendelton, M.S. - Adjunct instructor
  Kyle Greene-Pendelton is a school-based SLP in Connecticut, part-time instructor at North Carolina A&T State University, and is a charter member of the Northeast affiliate of NBASLH. Kyle obtained his master's and bachelor's degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and North Carolina A&T State University (respectively) and is a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Education with a specialization in mind, brain, and teaching.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Siva priya Santhanam, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Siva priya Santhanam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. She directs the Communication and Neurodiversity (CAN) research lab that focuses on strengths-based supports for autistic adults, self-advocacy, and improving non-autistic understanding of autistic communication. Dr. Santhanam directs the Interactive and Neurodiversity-Affirming Communication Supports (INACS) program, a specialty clinic at the University.
• Hannah Siburt, Au.D., Ph.D. - Associate Professor
  Dr. Hannah Siburt, Au.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the UNC-Chapel Hill. and the director of the UNC Audiology LEND Program. Her primary areas of interest include supporting children and families with hearing loss and developmental disabilities and rural healthcare. She provides service to the profession through several professional organizations including CAPCSD, AAA and the NC-EDHI Advisory Committee.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Renee Bogschutz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FNAP - Assistant Provost for Interprofessional Education
  Renée Bogschutz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the Assistant Provost for Interprofessional Education and an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She founded the Office of Interprofessional Education and oversees the strategic implementation of IPE across the university. She serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Texas Interprofessional Education Consortium, the mission of which is to share IPE initiatives, experiences, and lessons-learned across the state.
• Christi Barbee, Au.D., CCC-A, ABA Certified Audiologist - Associate Professor
  Dr. Christi Barbee has been involved in interprofessional activities at the University of Oklahoma since 2012. Dr. Barbee was one of the founders of the Interprofessional Educators and Practitioners Association at OU. She served as the executive council chair and as the faculty development chair. Products developed by this work: All Professions Days entry level experience, Unity Clinic student run IPE clinic, Unity at Keys allied health led IPE Clinic.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Lisa M. Bowers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor; Director, Service Learning Initiative
  Lisa Bowers is an associate professor in the Communication Sciences Program at the University of Arkansas. She is a member of several research teams focusing on best practices in Interprofessional Education and Practice in educational settings. Dr. Bowers is also the Director of the Service Learning Initiative, a campuswide initiative formalizing and expanding service learning opportunities for students taught by faculty while enriching the university’s impact with community partners.
• Shubha Kashinath, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor
  Shubha Kashinath is Professor, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and Director, University Honors Program at Cal State East Bay. She has over 25 years of experience serving individuals with disabilities and their families. Her professional interests focus on autism across the lifespan, early intervention, and bridging the research to practice gap in community settings.
• Sarai Granados, M.S., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor of Practice
  Sarai Granados, M.S., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor of Practice for the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). Academically, her primary role is to teach didactic courses within the undergraduate Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences program. Professor Granados also supervises graduate students within the TTUHSC SLHS Clinic. Her main clinical focus is assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Andy Clare, M.S., CCC-SLP CBIS - Assistant Director of Clinical Education / Clinical Associate Professor
  Andy Clare, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Associate Professor at George Washington University. He supervises students in Acquired Neurological Disorder practicums and teaches Dysphagia, Aural Rehabilitation, and Clinical Methods. His research interests focus on improving clinical education practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders. He also chairs the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Janine L. Schmedding-Bartley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Janine Schmedding-Bartley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky. Her expertise and research interests focus on effective models of clinical education and preparing professionals to provide neuro-affirming support for autistic and neurodivergent people and provide culturally responsive services.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Maria Rosa Brea-Spahn, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Bilingual Extension Track
  María Rosa Brea-Spahn, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of the Bilingual Extension Track in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She teaches about and implements culturally responsive pedagogy, centering critical inquiry, reflexive praxis, and the redistribution of power in classroom spaces. Dr. Brea-Spahn received the NYU Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award (2020) and the Steinhardt Teaching Excellence Award (2022).

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Ann Clock Eddins, Ph.D., M.B.A., CCC-A - Professor and Director
  Ann Clock Eddins, Ph.D., M.B.A., CCC-A is Professor and Director of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. She has 30+ years of academic experience and a passion for advancing academic programs, clinical services, and faculty development within the discipline. Dr. Eddins has served on the CAPCSD Board of Directors as President-Elect, President and Past President, and Vice President for Academic Development.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Susan Gordon-Hickey, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A - Dean, College of Allied Health Professions
  Dr. Susan Gordon-Hickey, Au.D., Ph.D., serves as the Dean of the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions at the University of South Alabama. Her research focuses on communication challenges associated with background noise. She is dedicated to advancing academic programs, interprofessional education, and innovative teaching, with a focus on preparing for AI’s role in healthcare delivery.
• Tara Davis, Ph.D., CCC-A - Associate Professor, Audiology Graduate Program Coordinator
  Tara M. Davis, Ph.D., CCC-A Associate Professor University of South Alabama
• Catherine Cooper, M.S., R.T.(R)(CT)(BD)(ARRT) - Chair, Radiologic Sciences
  Catherine Cooper, M.S., R.T.(R)(CT)(BD)(ARRT), is Chair of the Department of Radiologic Sciences at the University of South Alabama. With over 35 years of imaging experience and 25 years in education, she integrates innovative teaching strategies to prepare students for clinical excellence. Her interests include leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and advance radiologic education in Allied Health Professions.
• Missy Curtis, M.S., R.T., (R)(CT)ARRT (CNMT)NMTCB - Instructor & Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Sciences
  Missy Curtis, M.S., R.T. (R)(CT)ARRT (CNMT)NMTCB, is an Instructor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Radiologic Sciences at the University of South Alabama. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences. and a Masters in Instructional Design and Development. She is an active member of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists and currently serves as the Executive Board Member.
• Preston Warren, DPT - Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
  Preston Warren, DPT, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of South Alabama

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Maria A. Centeno, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, FASHA - Associate Profesor, Chair & Program Director
  María Centeno Vázquez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, FASHA is an Associate professor and Chair & Program Director at A.T. Still University. She holds a Ph.D. in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Cincinnati. Her areas of interest include early literacy and emergent writing skills in bilinguals, neurogenic, voice, feeding, and swallowing disorders. Dr. Centeno-Vazquez is board-certified and a Member of the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.
• Ivonne M. Maldonado-De la Rosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Ivonne Maldonado De la Rosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at A.T. Still University's ASHS. She serves as Treasurer on the board of the Hispanic Caucus of the ASHA and ArSHA. Her research areas of interest include bilingualism, code-switching, and swallowing and feeding disorders. Dr. Maldonado-De la Rosa has become familiar with the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem by becoming a University Innovation Fellow from Stanford University.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Todd R. Philbrick, ICE-CCP, CAE - Chief Certification Officer
  Todd Philbrick, CAE, ICE-CCP is ASHA's Chief Certification Officer and Ex Officio to the CFCC. Todd has over 20 years of healthcare certification and regulation experience and is a past Chair of the Institute of Credentialing Excellence's Board of Directors.
• AnnMarie C. Knight, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Program Director
  Dr. AnnMarie Knight, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Director of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program that is under development at Oklahoma Baptist University. Dr. Knight is interested in advancing teaching and learning in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her areas of clinical expertise include medical speech-language pathology practice, neuroanatomy, neuroscience, dysphagia, and neurogenic disorders of language and cognition.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Kelly Rutherford, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Kelly Rutherford, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Marshall University. Dr. Rutherford teaches courses in adult communication and cognitive disorders, advises graduate students, and works with individuals living with aphasia. She has presented her academic work at state and national conferences. Dr. Rutherford is active in many university committees and currently serves as a member of the CAPCSD DEI committee.
• Sandra Kemper, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Sandra Kemper, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Central Arkansas. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from Fort Hays State University. In 2023, she completed her Ed.D. at Marshall University, with a focus on Educational Leadership. Prior to her current appointment at UCA, Dr. Kemper was an Associate Professor at Marshall University.

April 24 - Concurrent Sessions C (3:30-4:30 PM)

April 24 - CFCC CAA (4:45-5:30 PM)

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• Todd R. Philbrick, ICE-CCP, CAE - Chief Certification Officer
  Todd Philbrick, CAE, ICE-CCP is ASHA's Chief Certification Officer and Ex Officio to the CFCC. Todd has over 20 years of healthcare certification and regulation experience and is a past Chair of the Institute of Credentialing Excellence's Board of Directors.
• Joseph J. Montano, Ed.D. - Professor of Audiology in Clinical Otolaryngology
  Dr. Joseph Montano is a Professor of Audiology and Director of Hearing and Speech at Weill Cornell Medicine. He received his Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University and M.A. from New York University. Dr. Montano is licensed as an Audiologist in New York State and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) through ASHA. Currently, he is Chair of the Council for Clinical Certification.

April 24 - CFCC CAA (4:45-5:30 PM)

April 24 - Networking Nights (5:30-6:30 PM)

April 24 - Networking Nights (5:30-6:30 PM)

April 25 - General Session (7:50-10:00 AM)

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• Ashley L. Dockens, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A - Assistant Provost of Academic Innovation and Quality Assurance
  Ashley L. Dockens, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A, serves Lamar University as Assistant Provost of Academic Innovation & Quality Assurance and as Associate Graduate Dean of Policy and Procedure. She has previously acted as Director of Teaching and Learning and as Director of Audiology. Dr. Dockens currently serves CAPCSD as the Chair of the AI Taskforce. She is a dynamic speaker on generative AI at state, national, and international venues.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Leslie A. Grubler, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Services
  Leslie Grubler, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is the Director of Clinical Education/Clinical Services at Lehman College CUNY. A speech-language pathologist, consultant, and family/child advocate through 25 years of practice, Dr. Grubler has presented nationally and locally and advocated for the rights of disabled individuals throughout her entire career from NYC Hall to Albany to Washington D.C. Dr. Grubler’s research and professional practice interests have been in culturally responsive and disability-affirmative practice.
• Kyle Greene-Pendelton, M.S. - Adjunct Instructor
  Kyle Greene-Pendelton is a school-based SLP in Connecticut, part-time instructor at North Carolina A&T State University, and is a charter member of the Northeast affiliate of NBASLH. Kyle obtained his master's and bachelor's degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and North Carolina A&T State University (respectively) and is a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Education with a specialization in mind, brain, and teaching.
• Maya R. Clark, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CDE - Associate Professor
  Maya Reynolds Clark, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CDE ®, is an associate professor in the Speech Language Pathology program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Her primary teaching, clinical and scholarship interests include: cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic factors in communication and cognition, social cognitive theory, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Kelly Rutherford, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Kelly Rutherford, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Marshall University. Dr. Rutherford teaches courses in adult communication and cognitive disorders, advises graduate students, and works with individuals living with aphasia. She has presented her academic work at state and national conferences. Dr. Rutherford is active in many university committees and currently serves as a member of the CAPCSD DEI Committee.
• Karen C. Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Karen Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University who has worked for over 15 years as a school speech-language pathologist. Her research interests are centered within the domain of language and literacy for struggling learners. Dr. Davis’s research interests include language and literacy disorder in culturally and linguistically diverse populations, reading comprehension intervention, interprofessional education/practice (IPE/IPP), and cultural responsiveness in CSD education.
• Kimberly J. Green, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor, Department Chair, Graduate Program Director
  Dr. Kimberly Green is Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Western Kentucky University. Her areas of focus are culturally responsive care and global health perspectives. She teaches abroad annually and has developed numerous interprofessional trainings. Current scholarship explores use of VR for clinical training. She serves on the Board of Directors for the International Centers of Kentucky which resettles refugee populations, and the WCPS Equity Council.
• Laura L. Wolford, Ph.D., M.S., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Laura Wolford, Ph.D., M.S., CCC-SLP, CSE, is an Assistant Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she teaches courses on clinical supervision, counseling, and the scholarship of teaching and learning through a social justice lens. As director of the TASSEL (Teaching and Supporting Student Experience in Learning) lab, Dr. Wolford promotes mixed-methods teaching and learning research in the health professions, focusing on improving the student experience.
• Regina Enwefa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ND - Professor
  Regina Enwefa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ND, Professor, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Alison R. Scheer-Cohen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor, Department Chair, MS SLP Program Director
  Dr. Alison Scheer-Cohen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at California State University San Marcos. Dr. Scheer-Cohen worked as a speech-language pathologist in the hospital setting and private practice. She was an instructor, clinical educator, and researcher at multiple academic institutions. Her primary professional interests include teaching and learning and accreditation. Research interests include the speech of children with low-incidence disorders and typical speech acquisition.
• Suzanne Moineau, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L - Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Program Director
  Dr. Suzanne Moineau, Ph.D., CCC/SLP. Dr. Moineau is the founding faculty member of the Department of SLP at CSUSM where she has served as Chair, MS Program Director and lead faculty in her main area of specialization in adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. She has a special interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning and innovative instruction.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Colleen G. Le Prell, Ph.D. - Department Head, Speech, Language & Hearing
  Dr. Colleen Le Prell is the Emilie and Phil Schepps Distinguished Professor of Hearing Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. She serves as Head of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing, and Faculty Director for the UTD Clinical and Translational Research Center. Current research programs in her laboratory include translational research programs directed at prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Siva priya Santhanam, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Siva priya Santhanam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. She directs the Communication and Neurodiversity (CAN) research lab that focuses on strengths-based supports for autistic adults, self-advocacy, and improving non-autistic understanding of autistic communication. Dr. Santhanam directs the Interactive and Neurodiversity-Affirming Communication Supports (INACS) program, a specialty clinic at the University.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Carol G. Cokely, Ph.D. - Program Head
  Carol Cokely, Ph.D., is clinical professor and Au.D. Program Head in the Department of SLH at the University of Texas at Dallas. She has a long-term commitment to andragogy of clinical and classroom education and program assessment. She is the current ACAE Chair of the Board of Directors, a past member of the boards of the AAA and ARA and has served on numerous committees within AAA and CAPCSD.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Lydia Kruse, CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor
  Lydia Kruse, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. Her primary clinical and research interests lie in the evaluation and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders, as well as gender-affirming voice and communication training. Professor Kruse facilitates three clinical practicum experiences, one off-campus and two within the M.D. Steer Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic at Purdue University.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Robyn A. Wahl, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinic Director
  Robyn Wahl, M.S, CCC-SLP, has been the Clinic Director of the on-site Speech-Language Hearing Clinic at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) for 10 years where she serves as Senior Clinical Faculty. Mrs. Wahl has provided clinical supervision for 18 years at various sites and has noticed a generationally-centered shift in student clinician behavior during that time. She is currently the Immediate Past-President and Communications Chair of the Kentucky Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• Maria Bane, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Maria Bane, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, earned her doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky in 2021. She completed her clinical fellowship in the acute care setting and has expertise in the areas of voice and swallowing. Maria is currently an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs, where her duties include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, clinical instruction, and research.
• Christen G. Page, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Christen Guffey Page, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kentucky. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist with expertise in neurogenic communication disorders, specifically aphasia. She coordinates the UK Aphasia Lab to enhance life participation for individuals with aphasia. Her research interests and publications include interprofessional education, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and life participation for individuals with aphasia.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Elizabeth Oommen, Ph.D. - Professor
  Elizabeth Oommen is a Professor in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at Calvin University. Her areas of focus for research and teaching are dysphagia, neuromotor speech disorders, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She completed her PhD and master’s degrees from Ohio University and her undergraduate education from Manipal University, India.
• Heather Koole, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Heather Koole, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is associate professor and graduate program director in the Speech Pathology and Audiology department at Calvin University. Her academic and clinical interests are centered on facilitating real-life meaningful change for clients with acquired brain injury.
• Brian M. Kreisman, Ph.D., CCC-A - Department Chair/Professor
  Dr. Brian Kreisman is Department Chair and Professor in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at Calvin University. After earning his PhD from the University of Florida, he helped start the MS in Audiology program at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and then taught at Towson University. In 2017, Dr. Kreisman founded Global Village Partners to improve hearing, speech, and other allied health care in majority-world countries.
• Emily Vedra, B.A. - Operations Manager
  Emily Vedra, B.A., is the operations manager for the MA in Speech-Language Pathology program at Calvin University. As part of her work for the program, she has created processes to support the student experience from admissions to graduation. Emily’s interests include creating admissions strategies to reach a broader audience, using technology to increase efficiency in the workplace, and the intersection of faith and work.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

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• Caitlin Zimyeski, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Clinical Professor
  Caitlin Zimyeski, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is the Undergraduate Program Director for Communication Disorders at Sacred Heart University and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the graduate Speech-Language Pathology department. Prior to coming to Sacred Heart University in 2022, Dr. Zimyeski worked as a school based certified SLP for six years. Her areas of specialty are school based speech-language pathology, multilingual learners, multi-tiered systems of support and clinical education.
• Susan Ronan, PT, MA, DPT - Clinical Associate Professor
  Dr. Susan Ronan, PT, BS, MA, DPT, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Sacred Heart University. She has been a board certified specialist in pediatric physical therapy since 2004, and has continued to work with children from birth to 5 years of age in home care and preschool. Her previous pediatric experience includes inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, outpatient, and preschool related services.

April 25 - General Session (7:50-10:00 AM)

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Kellyn Hall, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor/Graduate Studies Coordinator
  Kellyn Hall is a clinician, researcher, and author with over 30 years’ experience working in a variety of medical settings. She is Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator in the CSD program at North Carolina Central University where she teaches medical speech-language pathology courses. She is CO-PI on a FRAP grant to investigate AI's potential to revolutionize student learning and educational practices.
• Leslie Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University. She has experience in both clinical and academic settings and is passionate about medical speech-language pathology, especially health disparities. Her research is used to promote culturally responsive care practices. Dr. Johnson also studies the use of artificial intelligence in higher education and clinical services, including ethical related considerations.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Saneta Thurmon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CCC-A - Program Director
  Saneta Thurmon, M.A., CCC-SLP/A, is the director of the Undergraduate Program of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Saint Louis University (SLU). She has dual certification in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She has devoted her career to Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation and clinical supervision. She currently teaches several courses at SLU, which include: Clinical Methods, Clinical Observation, Counseling, Clinical Practicum, Research Seminar, and Aural Rehabilitation. She is an assistant professor at SLU.
• Michelle McOsker, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist
  Michelle McOsker, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is a practicing speech-language pathologist based in Kansas City, Missouri. She currently works for the Thrive Hive, a private practice in Blue Springs, Missouri that embraces neurodiversity affirming practices and affordable private services for clients and families. Michelle still enjoys engaging in research focusing on interprofessional practice for her clinical work and concussion management for the roller derby community.
• Elizabeth O. Walter, Ed.D. - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Walter is a tenure-track assistant professor in the School of Education at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Walter is currently conducting a study with Dr. Michelle McOsker and Dr. Saneta Thurmon from Saint Louis University's College of Health Sciences examining the collaboration between Speech Language Pathologists and Pre-Service Teachers. Additional research interests include educational leadership, trauma-informed schools, and social justice.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Lydia Allison, MCD, CCC-SLP - Assistant Clinical Professor
  Lydia Allison, MCD, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Speech-Language Pathology at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She provides clinical education for graduate students in the Auburn University Speech & Hearing Clinic, and teaches undergraduate courses in cognition & aging and clinical procedures in speech-language pathology. She collaborates with interprofessional education and the Auburn University Rural Health Initiative. Allison received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Edna J. Carlo, CCC-SLP - Program Director
  Dr. Edna J. Carlo has a doctorate in Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Dr. Carlo is the Director of the Speech-Language Pathology Program at the University of Puerto Rico. She is a fluency disorders specialist from the American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders. She is a Hispanic bilingual, Spanish-English educator, clinician and researcher.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Christine M. Carmichael, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - School Director, Graduate Programs Director, Professor
  Christine Carmichael, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is professor and graduate program coordinator for the Woolfolk School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Our Lady of the Lake University. She also serves on the CAPCSD Admissions Committee and chairs the CAPCSD Admissions Resource Subcommittee. Her clinical, teaching, and research interests focus on voice and swallowing disorders.
• Rosa Robledo, M.A., CCC-SLP - Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor
  Rosa Robledo is the Director of Clinical Education and an Associate Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University. A bilingual speech-language pathologist, she has 36 years of expertise in both pediatric and neurogenic adult populations. Her research interests center on service-learning and its role in connecting academic knowledge with clinical practice for Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students. She has presented her work at state, national, and international conferences.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Kelly Muller, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinical Instructor
  Kelly Muller, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a clinical instructor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (UWEC). She currently supervises undergraduate and graduate student clinicians at UWEC's campus clinic, the Center for Communication Disorders. Additionally, she teaches both online and face-to-face undergraduate courses on clinical procedures and child language disorders. Her research interests center around issues in clinical supervision.
• Lindsay Pohlen, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinic Director/Clinical Instructor
  Lindsay Pohlen, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a clinical instructor and clinic director at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (UWEC). She teaches undergraduate coursework in facilitating communication and clinical methodology as well as graduate coursework in birth to 21 methods in federally mandated settings. She supervises student clinicians at UWEC's on-campus speech and language clinic and coordinates off-site school placements. Her academic interests include service delivery models and clinical supervision.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Lesley Sylvan, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor, Program Director, Deputy Chair
  Dr. Lesley Sylvan is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Montclair State University. She is also program director of the master's degree in speech-language pathology and deputy chair of the department. She completed a Master's degree in educational policy and management as well as a Doctorate degree in human development and education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Joanna Scoggins, MEd, CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of External Practicum
  Joanna Scoggins, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is the Assistant Director of External Clinical Practicum at the University of South Carolina. She worked for 10 years as a school-based SLP and AAC specialist and 3 years in the disabilities sector in Ireland. Joanna joined the staff at the University of South Carolina as a research project coordinator before joining clinical faculty in 2018 as a practicum administrator.
• Michelle Jordan, MSP, CCC-SLP - Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
  Michelle Jordan, MSP, CCC-SLP, is the Lead SLP for Richland School District Two, a large public school district in Columbia, SC. She specializes in assessment, literacy, leadership, and professional coaching. A school-based SLP for her entire career, Michelle currently supports a team of nearly 50 school-based clinicians, and faces firsthand the the staffing challenges that arise from an increasing shortage of qualified applicants.
• Suzanne Adlof, Ph.D. - Associate Professor
  Suzanne M. Adlof, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the director of the SCROLL Lab at the University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on relations between spoken language and reading development and disorders, including developmental language disorder (DLD) and dyslexia. Long term goals include improving the identification and treatment of language-based learning disorders and to promote strong literacy skills for all children.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Karen Villanueva, CCC-SLP - Lecturer
  Karen Villanueva, MS, CCC-SLP, is a lecturer at Kean University in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. After many years in acute care, Karen transitioned to academia to pursue her passion for teaching and supporting students. Karen holds an M.S. in Communication Disorders and Deafness from The Pennsylvania State University and is completing her dissertation at Pacific University, studying the impact of simulation based learning on graduate student experience.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Kate Nealon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL - Assistant Professor
  Kate Nealon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Montclair State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University and an M.Ed. from The University of Virginia. Dr. Nealon is a Child Language Board Certified (BC-CLS) and ASHA certified SLP with interest on interprofessional clinical outcomes and the influence of comorbid motor speech and language impairments on assessment.
• Jessica Latawiec, M.S., CCC-SLP - Director of Clinical Education
  My name is Jessica Latawiec, MS, CCC-SLP, and I serve as the Director of Clinical Education in the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Seton Hall University, guiding students to become exceptional clinicians. Previously, as a clinical supervisor and adjunct at Kean University, I participated in the “Raising Families Project.,” supporting interprofessional education. My clinical experience includes assessing and treating pediatric populations across public schools, early intervention, and private practice settings.
• Zahava Friedman, Ph.D., OT - Assistant Professor
  Dr. Zahava Friedman is currently a full time Assistant Professor at Kean University’s Occupational Therapy department. Zahava has worked as a pediatric occupational therapy clinician, in both public and private school-based settings and in Early Intervention settings, since 2007. Dr. Friedman's research interests include inter professional collaboration, synergies between occupational therapy and applied behavior analysis, serving young caregivers and families, and the creation of rigorous, engaging student learning experiences.
• John Jonghyun Lee, PT, DPT, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor
  Dr. John Jonghyun Lee, PT, DPT, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at Kean University and ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. He also holds a director of clinical education for a continuing education institution while treating various patients and clients in orthopedic and pediatric settings. His research interests include healthcare and higher education, meaningful implementation of topics related to JEDI in healthcare education, and human gait.
• Keri Giordano, Psy.D. - Associate Professor
  Keri Giordano, Psy.D. has worked in the field of early childhood for 29 years. She earned her doctorate in school psychology. In her career, Dr. Giordano developed expertise in behavioral disorders and interventions with the birth-five population. Currently an associate professor at Kean University, her focus is on training professionals to support children in early childhood classrooms and advocating for the development of systems to support professionals in this role.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Christy Fleck, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology
  Christy Fleck, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Nevada State University. Her research interests include scholarships of teaching and learning, normal aging, swallowing/feeding, and voice. Christy teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication and aging, motor speech, swallowing, and voice. She is committed to improving learning and acquisition of clinical skills.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

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• Megan Black, DHSc, CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Megan Black, DHSc, CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific, where she focuses on advancing clinical education for SLP students. With a strong background in medical SLP, pediatric feeding, and early intervention, Megan has extensive experience working in a variety of clinical settings. Passionate about fostering the next generation of SLPs, Megan is dedicated to bridging clinical practice and education in her work.
• Karissa Pina, M.A., CCC-SLP - Assistant Clinical Professor
  Karissa Pina is the Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific. With a robust background in speech-language pathology, she has dedicated her career to advancing clinical education and practice. Prior to her role at Pacific, Karissa gained valuable experience in home health and entrepreneurship by owning her own contracting company. Karissa is committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

April 25 - Poster Sessions (11:30-12:00 PM)

April 25 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

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• Wilson Knapp - Business Development Manager
  Wilson Knapp, Business Development Manager, Exxat Inc. has worked with Allied Health Programs, specifically CSD programs, for 6 years. He has been consulting and providing tailored software solutions to streamline program management. With his background in OT and technology, he is able to understand pain points programs have and figure out creative solutions for reducing work.

April 25 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

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• Carol Koch, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, BCS-CL - Professor and Graduate Program Director
  Carol Koch, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, Professor/Graduate Program Director - Samford University

April 25 - Vendor Sessions (12:15-1:15 PM)

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Jessica Jocelyn, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Jessica Jocelyn, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor and program director in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The George Washington University. Dr. Jocelyn is an academic advisor and teaches graduate coursework. She serves as an executive board member for the Haitian Caucus of ASHA. Dr. Jocelyn’s research and clinical work focuses on supporting multilingual children and their families in maintaining their heritage language.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Teresa Anthony, MHA, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP - Ph.D. candidate in Public Health, Health Services Research
  Teresa Anthony, Ph.D., candidate in Public Health at the University of South Florida (USF), aims to improve healthcare access for individuals with disabilities. Formerly USF CSD Clinic Director, she serves on the SLP Academy strategic planning committee of the National Academies of Practice, ASHA's SIG 08 Public Health Audiology steering committee, and CAA's nominating committee. An alumnus of ASHA’s LDP and CAPCSD's Leadership Academy, Teresa works for a health insurer.
• Leslie C. Lopez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CHES - Speech Language Pathology Assistant Professor
  Leslie C. Lopez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CHES, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at LSU Health, New Orleans. Her research focuses on the early identification of speech-language issues at the population level, and health promotion activities that engage providers and caregivers of young children to improve their abilities to talk about communication development confidently. She is dedicated to promoting effective health behavior change at multiple levels.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Amy F. Teten, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor and Chair
  Amy Teten, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor and chair of the Communication Disorders department at Truman State University. She teaches coursework related to adult neurogenic communication disorders, with a specialty in dementia. Most of her research is in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Jennifer Essig, M.A., CCC-SLP - Clinical Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director
  Jennifer Essig, M.A., CCC-SLP, Clinical Assoc. Prof, Indiana University South Bend
• Laura R. Chapman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Laura R. Chapman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Scranton. Her area of expertise is adult neurogenic language disorders. She is an advocate for student and faculty wellness and has presented research nationally and internationally on the topics of mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-care. She is engaged in the scholarship of teaching and learning, studying teaching practices that foster well-being, belonging, and connection in the classroom.
• Samantha Scripture, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
  Samantha Scripture, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor in the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department at Worcester State University. Her research focuses on alternative grading methods and reflective journaling to promote growth and deeper learning. A licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist with over a decade of early intervention experience (birth to three), Dr. Scripture integrates clinical experience into the classroom to prepare students for future clinical careers.
• Heather Isaacson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Heather Isaacson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Clinical Sciences at Northern Michigan University. Her primary areas of interests include effective, student-centered teaching methods and adapting pedagogy to enhance learning experiences.
• Alli Sauerwein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Director, Faculty Development Fellow
  Alli Sauerwein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Director, and Faculty Development Fellow at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) research Alli engages in aims to improve preservice education in AAC so that all entry-level clinicians feel confident in this area of clinical practice.
• Patricia Geels, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor
  Patricia Geels, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor at Indiana University South Bend in the Vera Z. Dwyer School of Health Sciences. She has over a decade of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist, specializing in adult neurorehabilitation. Dr. Geels earned her B.S. and M.A. from Ball State University and her PhD from Western Michigan University. Her research focuses on the cognitive-communication needs of cancer survivors.
• Kerry C. Mandulak, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor
  Kerry Callahan Mandulak, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor and chair of the graduate admissions committee in the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Pacific University. Her research program focuses on investigating the feasibility and outcomes of implementing holistic review for graduate admissions. She presents nationally within the discipline and adjacent health professions in order to pursue her goal of continuing the national conversation around this important work.
• AnnMarie C. Knight, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Program Director
  Dr. AnnMarie Knight, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Director of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program that is under development at Oklahoma Baptist University. Dr. Knight is interested in advancing teaching and learning in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her areas of clinical expertise include medical speech-language pathology practice, neuroanatomy, neuroscience, dysphagia, and neurogenic disorders of language and cognition.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Reem Khamis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor & Academic Program Director
  Reem Khamis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Professor and Academic Director of the CSD Program at Long Island University, Brooklyn, Director of the Culture, Language, and Society in SLP (CLaS in SLP) Lab, holding Professor Emeritus status at Adelphi University. Her expertise lies in language development, processing, and clinical practices, in diverse sociolinguistic contexts. A founding member of the SLHS Human Rights and Translanguaging Collective and cofounder of the JCSCD journal.
• Melissa Randazzo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Academic Officer, Speech Language Pathology
  Melissa Randazzo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the Academic Officer for Speech Language Pathology at Evidence in Motion where she directs the development of hybrid accelerated graduate programs. Dr. Randazzo is a cognitive neuroscientist, SoTL researcher, and faculty developer who is passionate about expanding access and diversity in graduate healthcare programs through online education.
• Jason A. Rosas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor & Clinic Director
  Jason A. Rosas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor and Clinic Director in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University-Brooklyn. His interests are in cross-language speech perception, multilingual language development, developmental and acquired language disorders, telepractice, and professional identity development.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Aeriana Culpitt, SLPD-CCC-SLP, CHSE - Director of Clinical Education
  Dr. Aeriana Lindner (Culpitt), SLPD, CCC-SLP, is the Director of Clinical Education in the new speech therapy program at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She has been a practicing SLP in the state of Wisconsin for over seven years, with experience in public schools, skilled nursing, and rural critical access hospital systems.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Erin Redle Sizemore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Chair/Associate Professor
  Erin Redle Sizemore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Mount St. Joseph University. Her clinical experience and research have largely focused on the conditions that impact children and families in early intervention, including feeding and swallowing disorders and in-utero opioid exposure. Additionally, Dr. Redle Sizemore is part of a research team investigating current and best practices in supporting graduate students with disabilities in clinical placements.
• Colleen G. Le Prell, Ph.D. - Department Head, Speech, Language & Hearing
  Dr. Colleen Le Prell is the Emilie and Phil Schepps Distinguished Professor of Hearing Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. She serves as Head of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing, and Faculty Director for the UTD Clinical and Translational Research Center. Current research programs in her laboratory include translational research programs directed at prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Kelly Pritchett, Au.D., CCC-A - Professor of Practice
  Kelly Pritchett, Au.D., CCC-A, is a Professor of Practice and Audiology Clinic Coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as providing audiological services to individuals with hearing and balance disorders in the Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic. She also oversees the clinical education of the Doctor of Audiology students throughout their graduate training.
• Candice Osenga, Au.D. - Director of Clinical Education-Audiology
  Dr. Candice Osenga is the Director of Clinical Education for Audiology and a clinical educator at Illinois State University. Current supervision is primarily in adult diagnostics and amplification and auditory processing evaluations. Administrative duties include scheduling on-campus and externship placements, as well as planning a weekly clinic meeting for the three on-campus cohorts. Dr. Osenga is active on many departmental committees and holds her CCC-A and Illinois professional licensure.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

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• Christie A. Needham, M.A., CCC-SLP - Director of Clinical Education, Professor
  Christie A. Needham, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the Director of Clinical Education, and Professor at Baldwin Wallace University. She earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Akron and has been supervising for over 20 years. She leads a thriving clinical education program that serves over 1000 patients during a normal semester. Her research is in clinical education, use of technology, and community engagement practices.
• Andy Clare, M.S., CCC-SLP CBIS - Assistant Director of Clinical Education / Clinical Associate Professor
  Andy Clare, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS, is the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Associate Professor at George Washington University. He supervises students in Acquired Neurological Disorder practicums and teaches Dysphagia, Aural Rehabilitation, and Clinical Methods. His research interests focus on improving clinical education practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders. He also chairs the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions B (1:30-3:00 PM)

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Renee Bogschutz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FNAP - Assistant Provost for Interprofessional Education
  Renée Bogschutz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the Assistant Provost for Interprofessional Education and an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She founded the Office of Interprofessional Education and oversees the strategic implementation of IPE across the university. She serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Texas Interprofessional Education Consortium, the mission of which is to share IPE initiatives, experiences, and lessons-learned across the state.
• Christi Barbee, Au.D., CCC-A, ABA Certified Audiologist - Associate Professor
  Dr. Christi Barbee has been involved in interprofessional activities at the University of Oklahoma since 2012. Dr. Barbee was one of the founders of the Interprofessional Educators and Practitioners Association at OU. She served as the executive council chair and as the faculty development chair. Products developed by this work: All Professions Days entry level experience, Unity Clinic student run IPE clinic, Unity at Keys allied health led IPE Clinic.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Leigh G. Schaid, Au.D., CCC-A, CH-AP - Associate Professor
  Leigh G. Schaid, Au.D., is an Associate Professor at Pacific University. She serves as a clinical provider, preceptor, and instructor in the Au.D. program. Her area of practice includes pediatric diagnostics, with a focus on the birth-three population. Her research interests focus on holistic review in health professions admissions and student belonging & retention. Currently, she is also pursuing a Ph.D. in education and leadership through Pacific University.
• Danielle Watson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Danielle Watson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor, Admissions Coordinator, and Clinic Coordinator in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at Tennessee State University. She serves on the CAPCSD Admissions Committee as the Chair of the Resource Subcommittee. She is also a member of the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC), and is a member CAPCSD AI Taskforce.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Shubha Kashinath, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor
  Shubha Kashinath is Professor, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and Director, University Honors Program at Cal State East Bay. She has over 25 years of experience serving individuals with disabilities and their families. Her professional interests focus on autism across the lifespan, early intervention, and bridging the research to practice gap in community settings.
• Sheri T. Bayley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
  Sheri Tracy Bayley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator of Speech-Language Pathology at Nevada State University in Henderson, NV. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and PhD from Florida State University. Her research focuses on early autism identification, neurodivergent supports, and scholarship of teaching/learning. Additional teaching and clinical supervision areas of interests include gender-affirming communication, stuttering, and child language.
• Nydia Bou, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Senior Distinguished Scholar in Residence
  For over 28 years, Nydia Bou has held a variety of roles in higher education, including teaching, administration, new program development, academic and program assessment, and accreditation. Her areas of interest include Spanish phonetics and phonology, speech perception, and speech production analysis. In her previous roles, Nydia led various initiatives aimed at the recruitment, retention, support, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Sandra G. Combs, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Program Director, Associate Professor
  Sandra Comb, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor and the SLPD Program Director at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Combs has been a clinician for nearly 35 years, teaching, mentoring, and supervising at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Dr. Combs has presented at the local, state, and national levels. Her teaching and research interests include collaboration and training, child language, literacy, AAC, autism, and SSDs.
• John W. McCarthy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dean, Professor
  John McCarthy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FNAP, ASHA Fellow is the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions and a Professor of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences at Ohio University. He has worked for 15 years in interprofessional education research, consulting, and committees at state and national levels. His research interests include developing better computer user interfaces and expanding the creative possibilities for children and young adults using AAC.
• Kimberly Murza, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Dean
  Kim Murza, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Affairs in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). She previously served as a professor and graduate coordinator in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNC with expertise in language and school-based issues. She was also involved in the development and program coordination of three community engaged programs.
• Suzanne Moineau, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L - Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Program Director, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
  Dr. Suzanne Moineau is the founding faculty member of the Department of SLP at CSUSM where she has served as Chair, MS Program Director and lead faculty in her main area of specialization in adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. She has a special interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning and innovative instruction.
• Amy Rodda, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Teaching Professor, Director of Clinical Education
  Amy Rodda, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Director of Clinical Education in the Speech and Hearing Sciences Department at the University of Washington. She teaches undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate coursework including Language Science, Developmental Communication and Swallowing Disorders, Professional Seminar, and Advanced Clinical Forum. She facilitates the Leslie Jeanne Berns Support Group for families of children with communication disorders, and mentors undergraduate research.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Lori Ann Ferraro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Lori-Ann Ferraro is a faculty member and Director of Clinical Education at the Medical University of South Carolina. She began practicing clinically in public schools, then transitioned her practice to hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation where she provided services, coordinated outpatient SLP care, and supervised many students, which ignited her passion for clinical education and competency-based education (CBE). She is passionate about supporting and preparing graduate students to become well-prepared-entry-level clinicians.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Carol Koch, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, BCS-CL - Professor and Graduate Program Director
  Carol Koch, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, Professor/Graduate Program Director - Samford University
• Pam Hart, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Program Director
  Pamela Hart, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, currently serves as Professor and Program Director for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York. She also serves as a Council on Academic Accreditation site visitor and as part of the Professional Development Committee for SIG 12. Dr. Hart teaches and conducts research in areas of program evaluation, augmentative and alternative communication, child language, and evidence-based practices.
• Shatonda S. Jones, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIST - Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education
  Shatonda S. Jones is an Associate Professor and the Director of Clinical Education for the developing Speech-Language Pathology graduate program at St. Bonaventure University. She holds a PhD in Therapeutic Science from the University of Kansas, an MA in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Speech Pathology from the University of Tulsa.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Kelly Pritchett, Au.D., CCC-A - Professor of Practice
  Kelly Pritchett, Au.D., CCC-A, is a Professor of Practice and Audiology Clinic Coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as providing audiological services to individuals with hearing and balance disorders in the Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic. She also oversees the clinical education of the Doctor of Audiology students throughout their graduate training.
• Hannah Ditmars, Au.D., CCC-A - Associate Professor of Practice
  Hannah Ditmars, Au.D., CCC-A, is an associate professor of practice within the department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Dr. Ditmars provides clinical and classroom instruction to audiology graduate students with an emphasis in pediatric and humanitarian audiology, experiential learning, and curriculum design. Her work also includes interprofessional collaborations to provide tele-audiology in rural areas and improve health equity.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Frances A. Burns, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Department Chair
  Frances Burns, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Francis Marion University. She completed her master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill and her doctorate in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with an emphasis in child language acquisition and language disorders, and African American English. She completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Vanderbilt University.
• Afua Agyapong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Afua Agyapong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor at Augusta University with over five years of experience teaching pediatric language disorders. She is dedicated to preparing future speech-language pathologists through a strong focus on evidence-based approaches that bridge academic learning and clinical practice. Dr. Agyapong is passionate about equipping her students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver effective, client-centered care in diverse clinical settings.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Caroline Brinkert, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinical Lecturer
  Caroline Brinkert, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a clinical lecturer in the SLHS department at Boston University and director of BU's Center for Stuttering Therapy. She supervises graduate students in evaluating and treating clients across the lifespan, and teaches the Stuttering and Related Disorders course.
• Meghan Graham, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor
  Meghan Graham is a clinical assistant professor at Boston University who teaches coursework in Preschool Language Disorder and Autism. Meghan is a current doctoral student at Boston University's Wheelock College in Educational Leadership and Policy. Meghan also is a clinical placement coordinator. Meghan's clinical and research interests are neurodiveristy affirming practice within Autistic spaces.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

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• Madhu Sundarrajan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Madhu Sundarrajan (she/her), Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific. She has focused her research and teaching on speech and language development with the aim to understand complex developing systems (as in the case of bilingual children, autistic children and Deaf/Hard of Hearing children). She is passionate about promoting and teaching students about neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive practices.
• Leslie Bayers, Ph.D. - Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
  Leslie Bayers (Ph.D., Spanish) is the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of the Pacific. Leslie promotes equity-minded and evidence-informed teaching, course design, and assessment practices and facilitates faculty mentoring and scholarship support across disciplines. Leslie has published critical studies and translations of Andean poetry, as well as essays on teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education.

April 25 - Concurrent Sessions (3:30-4:30 PM)

April 25 - CFCC CAA (4:45-5:30 PM)

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• Gretchen Ehret Hoshaw, M.A., CCC-SLP, CAE, ICE-CCP - Chief Accreditation Officer
  Gretchen Ehret Hoshaw, M.A., CCC-SLP, ICE-CCP, CAE, is the Chief Accreditation Officer at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and ex-officio to the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Memorie M. Gosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S - Associate Professor / Chair
  Memorie M. Gosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, and associate professor & chair of the Communicative Disorders Department at The University of Alabama. She has more than twenty years of clinical and research experience in pediatric dysphagia. Additionally, she is the current chair of the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

April 25 - CFCC CAA (4:45-5:30 PM)

April 25 - Networking Nights (5:30-6:30 PM)

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• Kelly Ann Peña, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIST - Assistant Clinic Director
  Kelly Ann Peña, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CBIST, is the Assistant Clinical Director at Rutgers University’s Masters in Speech and Language Pathology program. She is a trilingual (English/Spanish/ASL) clinician who has a significant interest in neurogenic communication disorders in pediatric and adult populations, clinical education cognitive-communication, and interprofessional practice, in addition to the intersection between SLPs, social justice, and cultural responsivity. She is President of ASHA’s Hispanic Caucus.
• Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE - Chief Clinical Supervisor
  Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is the Chief Clinical Supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is passionate about increasing representation in CSD and working closely with graduate students to help them develop the tools/skills needed to feel confident when providing assessments/interventions to pediatric CLD populations. Her areas of interest include culturally and linguistically responsive practices in CSD and using a family-centered approach to interventions/assessments of young children.
• Ivonne M. Maldonado-De la Rosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Ivonne Maldonado De la Rosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor at A.T. Still University's ASHS. She serves as Treasurer on the board of the Hispanic Caucus of the ASHA and ArSHA. Her research areas of interest include bilingualism, code-switching, and swallowing and feeding disorders. Dr. Maldonado-De la Rosa has become familiar with the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem by becoming a University Innovation Fellow from Stanford University.
• Inez Esparza, M.S.,CCC-SLP - Bilingual Pediatric Acute Care SLP
  Inéz Esparza, M.S.,CCC-SLP is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping infants, children and their families navigate the complex world of feeding and swallowing disorders. Inez’s expertise involves early identification and intervention for neonates and children with speech, voice, airway, swallowing, and related communicative disorders.
• Yoseline Ramos, CCC-SLP - Bilingual Pediatric SLP
  Yoseline Ramos, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a bilingual speech pathologist with 8 years of pediatric experience. She graduated from The University of Texas Pan-American with a bachelors in Communication Disorders (2014) and from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with her graduate degree in Communication Disorders (2016). Her interests include bilingualism, language disorders, and early intervention. She currently works as a part-time pediatric SLP in private and home health settings.
• Ludmila Arin, CCC-SLP - Bilingual Adult Medical SLP & Clinical Student Lead
  Ludmila Arin MS., CCC-SLP University of Florida Health Shands Hospital
• Grecia V. Acevedo, B.S. - Graduate Student
  Grecia Acevedo, B.S Graduate Student Clinician at the University of Oregon (Communication Disorders & Sciences M.S.)

April 25 - Networking Nights (5:30-6:30 PM)

April 25 - Networking Nights (5:30-6:30 PM)

April 25 - Networking Nights (5:30-6:30 PM)

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April 26 - Annual Business Meeting (8:00-9:00 AM)

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April 26 - Annual Business Meeting (8:00-9:00 AM)

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• Nathan Waller, SLPD, CCC-SLP - Associate Clinical Professor, Clinic Director
  Nathan Waller, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Clinical Professor at Northwestern University and serves as the Director of the Center for Audiology, Speech, Language and Learning. Dr. Waller is responsible for strategy, finance, marketing and operations and is a clinician who specializes in the treatment of voice disorders. He has an interest in clinical teaching and has been a classroom and clinical instructor for over eleven years at Northwestern University.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• April Garrity, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor
  April Garrity, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is professor of communication sciences and disorders at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah. She teaches courses in neurogenic communication disorders, dysphagia, and research methodology. She is primarily interested in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, specifically service-learning and trauma-informed educational practices in the context of health professions education. April maintains an active clinical practice and is also a trained yoga and meditation instructor.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• Stacey Gerding, M.S., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor
  Stacey Gerding, M.S., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor and clinical supervisor for University of Cincinnati's Speech and Hearing Clinic. She provides clinical services related to stuttering and cluttering, social communication, early intervention, ultrasound biofeedback for /r/, accent modification, language disorders, and speech sound disorders across the lifespan. Stacey serves as Assistant Director of Clinical Education and is the school placement coordinator for the online master’s program in SLP at UC.
• Krista A. Beyrer, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS - Clinical Professor, Director of Clinical Education
  Krista Beyrer, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS, is a Clinical Professor and the Director of Clinical Education, SLP, at the University of Cincinnati. Her clinical focus is acquired neurogenic communication disorders but also IDD, IPE and collaborative practice, ethics and supervision. She is also an undergraduate mentor and Capstone advisor, has taught numerous graduate/undergraduate courses, holds Ohio state licensure and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• Vicki L. Haddix, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinical Associate Professor
  Vicki L. Haddix, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Memphis. She teaches the graduate level AAC course and supervises students in the university clinic. Her current research interests involve UDL in graduate school and clinical education. Vicki was a principal investigator on the Tennessee Talks grant that ended in 2023, which helped to build school districts’ capacity to support students using AAC across Tennessee.
• Katherine Mendez, M.A., CCC-SLP - Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech Language Pathology
  Katherine Mendez, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Memphis. Her clinical practice focuses on language, literacy, and executive function disorders. Katherine is a certified professional coach and offers group and individual ADHD/Executive Function coaching to CSD graduate students at the University of Memphis. She is passionate about promoting neurodiversity-affirming practices in clinical practice and clinical education.
• Hannah Beth Scott, Au.D., CCC-A - Clinical Assistant Professor, Practice Manager
  Dr. Hannah Beth Scott is a Clinical Associate Professor for the University of Memphis School of Communication Sciences and Disorders where she provides audiological services to pediatric patients and supervises graduate students. She is also the Practice Manager for the Memphis Speech and Hearing Center where she handles all referrals that come in for both speech-language pathology and audiology services that are provided.
• Adele M. Dunkin, MCD, CCC-SLP, IMH-E® - Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Assistant Professor
  Adele M. Dunkin, MCD, CCC-SLP, IMH-E®, is the Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Memphis. A multiply-neurodivergent speech-language pathologist, Adele serves on the board of the Arc of Tennessee and holds an international endorsement in Infant Mental Health. Passionate about disability rights, trauma-informed care, and neuro-affirming practices, she also loves cooking and true-crime podcasts, and is honored to raise two beautifully-chaotic children.
• Jennifer P. Taylor, Au.D., CCC-A - Director of Clinical Education, Audiology
  Jennifer P. Taylor is Director of Clinical Education in Audiology and Clinical Associate Professor at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis. She is the Audiologist for the LEND Program for UTHSC, Center on Developmental Disabilities and provides audiological services in the areas of pediatric diagnostics and auditory processing. Dr. Taylor volunteers at the local, state and national levels.
• Jordan Alyse Coffelt, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA - Clinical Assistant Professor/Audiologist
  Jordan Alyse Coffelt, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. As a clinical educator, she specializes in cochlear implants and bone-conduction devices. Her research interests include speech perception, advanced programming techniques, and underserved populations. Her teaching accomplishments include the development of two advanced-skill laboratory courses. She was honored by ASHA as a “Distinguished Early Career Professional.”

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• Anu Subramanian, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Clinical Professor; Director of Clinical Programs - SLP
  Anu Subramanian, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a clinical professor and director of graduate studies in SLP at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa. She supervises graduate students in stuttering and early childhood clinical placements. Her research interests are in clinical practice in early childhood, stuttering, and clinical education. Anu serves the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee.
• Stacie M. Hatfield, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor/Clinic Director
  Stacie M. Hatfield began her career working with young children in public schools and early intervention settings in Illinois and Michigan. After 10 years, she became the inaugural clinic director at St. Ambrose University. She is currently an assistant professor and clinical director at Augustana College. Her research focuses on clinical education and currently focuses on the experience of students with disabilities in their clinical education placements.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• Patricia Gaffney, Au.D., MPH - Professor, Audiology
  Patricia Gaffney, Au.D., MPH, is a professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Ft Lauderdale, FL. She serves as president of the American Academy of Audiology.
• Carol G. Cokely, Ph.D. - Program Head
  Carol Cokely, Ph.D., is clinical professor and Au.D. Program Head in the Department of SLH at the University of Texas at Dallas. She has a long-term commitment to andragogy of clinical and classroom education and program assessment. She is the current ACAE Chair of the Board of Directors, a past member of the boards of the AAA and ARA and has served on numerous committees within AAA and CAPCSD.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions A (9:00-10:30AM)

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• Juliana O. Miller, M.S., CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor/Director of External Clinical Practicum
  Juliana O. Miller, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of External Clinical Practicum in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina. She is the Professional Development Manager and Coordinating Committee Member of ASHA’s SIG 10 (Higher Education). A clinician with over 25 years of experience, she’s served children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders in educational and medical settings.
• Crystal A. Murphree-Holden, M.A., CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor/ Director of Distance Education
  Crystal Murphree-Holden, M.A., CCC-SLP, is Director of Distance Education in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina. She serves as licensure liaison for the SC Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SCSHA) and previously served as chair of CAPCSD Distance Education Committee. As a distance learning administrator, clinical educator and IPP/IPE course facilitator, she has 35+ years of clinical and professional practice experience in a variety of settings.
• Jean Neils-Strunjas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Professor and Chair
  I am a professor and the department chair in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. My primary role is administration. I have been a site visitor for the CAA for the past 9 years and have had the privilege of working with a dedicated leadership team for reaccreditation at the University of South Carolina.
• Elizabeth F. Barnes, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Graduate Director/ Clinical Assistant Professor
  Elizabeth F Barnes, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Graduate Director for the M.S. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor, and her teaching interests include childhood language, literacy, and speech sound development and disorders, as well as cognitive reorganization following brain injury. She chairs the Admissions and Summative Assessment committees at USC COMD.
• Joanna Scoggins, M.Ed., CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of External Practicum
  Joanna Scoggins, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is the Assistant Director of External Clinical Practicum at the University of South Carolina. She worked for 10 years as a school-based SLP and AAC specialist and 3 years in the disabilities sector in Ireland. Joanna joined the staff at the University of South Carolina as a research project coordinator before joining clinical faculty in 2018 as a practicum administrator.
• Angela N. McLeod, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Director of the Montgomery Speech, Language, & Hearing Clinic/ Clinical Associate Professor
  Angela N. McLeod is the Director of the Montgomery Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of SC. An academic instructor and clinical educator in higher education for many years, Angela has also served clients and patients across the lifespan in educational and healthcare settings. Clinical/research interests include clinical education, speech sound disorders, literacy, language development and disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and cultural/linguistic variation.
• Lara McEachern - Administrative Coordinator
  Lara McEachern is an administrative coordinator for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of South Carolina.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Nathan Waller, SLPD, CCC-SLP - Associate Clinical Professor, Clinic Director
  Nathan Waller, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Clinical Professor at Northwestern University and serves as the Director of the Center for Audiology, Speech, Language and Learning. Dr. Waller is responsible for strategy, finance, marketing and operations and is a clinician who specializes in the treatment of voice disorders. He has an interest in clinical teaching and has been a classroom and clinical instructor for over eleven years at Northwestern University.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Jungmee Lee, Ph.D. - Audiology Program Director, Assistant Professor of Instruction
  Dr. Jungmee Lee is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and the Audiology Program Director in Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of South Florida. Throughout her 30-year academic career, she has mentored undergraduate, Au.D. and Ph.D. students at USF, University of Wisconsin, University of Arizona and Northwestern University. Her training is in psychoacoustics at the University of Florida and OAEs at the Graduate Center of City University of New York.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Alli Sauerwein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Director, Faculty Development Fellow
  Alli Sauerwein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Director, and Faculty Development Fellow at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) research Alli engages in aims to improve preservice education in AAC so that all entry-level clinicians feel confident in this area of clinical practice.
• Elizabeth Leatherman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Clinical Assistant Professor
  Elizabeth Leatherman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Kansas. She facilitates the Technology, Education, Communication, and Connection (TECC) Team, comprised of undergraduate and graduate student clinicians who provide speech-language services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in clinic and school-based settings. Her teaching and research focus on improving preservice education, particularly in the area of AAC.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Kristen Palmer, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S - Speech Pathologist
  Kristen Palmer, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is speech pathologist and clinical instructor at the University of Delaware. She is a graduate of Loyola College in Maryland and Northwestern University, receiving board certification in swallowing and swallowing disorders in 2014. She has over 20 years experience in medical speech pathology, specializing in the needs of medically complex patients. She is a leader in simulation curriculum development in graduate student education.
• Julie McCauley, M.S., CCC-SLP - Director of First Year Clinical Education and Lead Clinician
  Julie McCauley, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the Director of First Year Clinical Education and a Lead Clinical Educator with the University of Delaware Speech-Language Hearing Clinic. She has been working in the field for 21 years evaluating and treating adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders. She has been working for University of Delaware since the onset of the clinic in 2015, supervising students and developing innovative opportunities to maximize clinical learning.
• Jacquie Robinson, M.A., CCC-SLP - MA Program Director & Director of Clinical Education
  Jacquie Robinson, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the MA Program Director and Director of Clinical Education for the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of Delaware. She oversees the academic and clinical curriculum and the student's progress throughout their plan of study. Jacquie recognizes the demands of the educational and healthcare systems on providers and supports students in understanding all aspects being a speech-language pathologist after graduation.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Christopher L. Bolinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Chair
  Christopher Bolinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Department Chair and Associate Professor at Texas Woman's University. A licensed SLP for over 13 years, he previously served as Graduate SLP Program Director for 4+ years, overseeing 150+ students per year. Dr. Bolinger’s expertise in clinical education and program management informs his innovative use of AI to enhance efficiency and compliance in graduate program administration, aligning technology with evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
• Zeth E. Collom, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences Interim Chair
  Zeth Collom is an assistant professor and the interim department chair of WTAMU's Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences.He has presented at state and national conferences over objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) in clinical education and supervision for SLP programs. Dr. Collom's additional scholarly work includes patient-reported outcome measures in voice and upper airway disorders. Dr. Collom's clinical experiences ranges from the public schools to acute care.
• Alison Brockett, M.S., CCC-SLP - Graduate SLP Program Director
  Alison Brockett M.S., CCC/SLP is currently an associate professor and SLP graduate program director for Texas Woman's University. Alison received her master's degree from Baylor University in 2000. She worked 12 years in the public schools before becoming an adjunct professor at Texas Woman's University in 2012. She then served as clinic director and director of clinical education before assuming the role of program director in the fall of 2024.
• Brenda F. Cross, Au.D., CCC-A - Director of Clinical Operations
  Dr. Brenda Fields Cross has been a licensed audiologist in the state of Texas since 2007. She started as a part-time instructor at West Texas A&M University in Canyon Texas in 2011. She became a full time faculty member in 2012 and was named the department chair in February of 2013, where she served until the fall of 2024. Dr. Cross is now the director of clinical operations.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Gabriella Reynolds, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Assistant Professor
  Gabriella Reynolds, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an assistant professor at Long Island University Post. She received her PhD from the University of South Carolina. Her work focuses on the impact of varying levels of hearing loss on literacy skills. Dr. Reynolds is also interested in assessing effectiveness of experiential learning for graduate students and qualitative inquiry methods.
• Nicole Magaldi, Ph.D. - Professor
  Nicole Magaldi is a professor in LIU Post's department of Communication Sciences and Disorders where she teaches coursework related to speech and language disorders in children. Her current research and teaching explores problem based learning as a tool to improve critical thinking skills in graduate students training to be speech-language pathologists.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)

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• Loretta M. Nunez, M.A., Au.D., CCC-A/SLP - Senior Director, Academic Affairs and Research Education
  Loretta Nunez, M.A., Au.D., CCC-A/SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP, is ASHA’s Senior Director of Academic Affairs & Research Education. She directs activities supporting academic, clinical and research education encompassing educational initiatives, personnel preparation, and higher education trends and forecasting. She leads ASHA's strategic objective to advance interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Loretta has worked in both academic and clinical settings prior to joining ASHA.
• Margaret A. Rogers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Chief Staff Officer for Science & Research
  Margaret Rogers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, is the Chief Staff Officer for Science and Research at ASHA. She liaises with the staff who oversee ASHA’s Academic Affairs and Research Education, Journals Program, Leader, Practice Portal and Evidence Maps, National Center for Evidence-Based Practice, and Survey and Analysis. She is also oversees ASHA's Strategic Objective on Enhancing the Generation, Publication, and Knowledge Translation of Clinical Research into Evidence-Based Practices.

April 26 - Concurrent Sessions B (11:00-12:00 PM)