Education

• PhD (2002) - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, SOM, University of Nevada, Reno
• MS (1996) - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, SOM, University of Nevada, Reno
• BA (1985) - Communication Studies and Journalism, California State University, Chico

Professional Affiliations

• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA
• ASHA Special Interest Divisions: Voice, Neurogenics, Augmentative and Alternative Communication,, Dysphagia
• California Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Life Member)

Courses Frequently Taught

• CMSD 635 - Voice and Resonance Disorders
• CMSD 645 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• CMSD 488 - Research Methods
• CMSD 630 - Disorders of Motor Speech, Articulation and Phonology
• CMSD 682 - Practicum in Diagnostics
• CMSD 684 - Clinical Practicum

Current Interests

• Interdisciplinary collaboration in child voice assessment and treatment
• Auditory-perceptual features of synthesized speech
• Listeners’ interpretations of acquired dysfluencies and foreign accent syndrome

Administrative Issues

• Accreditation and Related Professional Issues
• Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Students