ABOUT
Academic Researcher + Clinician
As a dedicated academic researcher and clinician, I specialize in adult neurogenic communication disorders. I have worked with patients with aphasia and acquired apraxia of speech extensively. I earned my MS and PhD degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in 2020 and 2025, respectively, both from the University of Utah.
Since 2021, I have practiced as a medical speech-language pathologist at a skilled nursing facility, gaining extensive clinical experience in managing aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, and other communication challenges in adult patients. My research focuses on developing and testing treatment approaches for aphasia and apraxia of speech. With a strong foundation in single-subject design, I have conducted several treatment studies and published in this area.
Professional Experience
Academic and Clinical Background
Assistant Professor
Rocky Mountain University
Academic Researcher
Single-subject Treatment focused Studies
Speech-Language Pathologist
CCC-SLP
Develops and instructs graduate-level courses in neurogenic communication disorders integrating research-based methods and clinical applications to diverse healthcare settings
Developed and planned treatment studies, focusing on patients with acquired neurogenic communication disorders like aphasia and acquired apraxia of speech
Assess and treat patients with cognitive communication disorders, dysphagia, aphasia, and other non-specified communication disorders.
Clinical Supervisor
Promoting Research Excellence
Mentor
Guiding Future Scholars
Research Specialist
ERP Language Comprehension Studies
Supervise graduate students and clinical fellows in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders.
Engaged in mentorship, supporting students and fellow researchers in their academic journeys and research endeavors.
Current area of research interests: using ERP to understand how language is processed differently for persons with aphasia compared to neurotypical adults
Education
2020
University of Utah
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Focus: Neurogenic Communication Disorders
2017
California State University, Long Beach
B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology
2025
University of Utah
Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology
Focus: Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Event-related potentials in language comprehension
CONTACT
Feel free to reach out for clinical inquiries or collaboration opportunities. I look forward to connecting with you.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
122 E. 1700 S., Bldg 3, Provo, Utah 84606
Direct: 385.375.8314 | Campus: 801.375.5125