Faculty and Staff
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Amanda Boggs
Academic Advisor III
Communication Sciences and Disorders
E-mail: Amanda.boggs@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4798
Carolyn Buchanan
Assistive Technology Professional, FAAST Regional Coordinator, Instructor
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders, FAAST Assistive Technology Center
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 250
E-mail: carolyn.buchanan@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4876
Amy Buford, MEd
Academic Advisor IV
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101H
E-mail: amy.buford@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4798
Felicia Bussie
Administrative Assistant I
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: felicia.bussie@ucf.edu
Giselle Carnaby, Ph.D., MPH, CCC-SLP
ASHA Fellow, Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: giselle.carnaby@ucf.edu
Phone: (407) 823-4801
Research Interests:
- Swallowing Disorders
Therese Coleman
Instructor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101J
E-mail: therese.coleman@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4798
William Cooper
Adjunct Instructor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
E-mail: William.Cooper@ucf.edu
Janel Cosby, AuD, Ph.D., CCC-A
Audiologist, Lecturer
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: janel.cosby@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0481
Research Interests:
- Cochlear Implants
- Auditory Training
- Cognitive Processing
- Aural (Re)habilitation
- Auditory Processing
- Early Intervention
- Hearing Conservation
- Hearing Disorders Across the Lifespan
- Aging
Michael Crary, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
ASHA Fellow, ASHA Honors of the Association, Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: michael.crary@ucf.edu
Phone: 470-823-4762
Research Interests:
- Swallowing Disorders
Punam Desormes, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP
Assistive Technology Professional, Instructor
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders, FAAST Assistive Technology Center
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: punam.desormes@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1138
Joseph DiNapoli, MS, CAGS, CCC-SLP
Associate Instructor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA I
E-mail: joseph.dinapoli@ucf.edu
Phone: 321-433-7856
Research Interests:
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders
- Language Acquisition
- Language disorders
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Speech disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
Gillian Dreilinger, MS, CCC-SLP
Associate Instructor
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: gillian.dreilinger@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0470
Research Interests:
- Accent Modification
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Central Auditory Processing
- Cleft palate
- Cultural and Linguistic Variables
- Diagnostic/Clinical Processes
- Language Acquisition
- Language disorders
- Linguistics/Psychololinguistics
- Literacy
- Speech Acquisition
- Speech disorders
- Supervision
Amy E. Engelhoven, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Director of Aphasia House, Lecturer
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 300
E-mail: amy.engelhoven@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0466
Julie Feuerstein
Assistant Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
E-mail: Julie.Feuerstein@ucf.edu
Todd R. Fix, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Instructor, Internship Coordinator
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: todd.fix@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0484
Research Interests:
- Supervision
- Swallowing Disorders
- Dysphagia
- Adult neurogenic/acquired motor-speech
- Language disorders
- Acquired Brain Injury/Cognitive Communication.
Nancy Harrington, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP
Assistive Technology Professional, Associate Instructor, FAAST Center/AAC Lab Research Grant Coordinator
Communication Sciences and Disorders, FAAST Assistive Technology Center
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 250
E-mail: nancy.harrington@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0465
Research Interests:
- Language Acquisition
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Assistive Technology
Bari Hoffman Ruddy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
ASHA Fellow, Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dean's Office
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101Y
E-mail: bari.hoffmanruddy@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4804
Research Interests:
- Voice disorders
- Vocal health and Prevention
- Upper Airway Disorders
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Respiratory Muscle Strength Training
Jane Hostetler, MA, CCC-SLP
Associate Instructor
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 300
E-mail: jane.hostetler@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0462
Research Interests:
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Supervision
Jennifer Kent-Walsh, BEd, MS, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, S-LP(C)
ASHA Fellow, Associate Dean of Research, FAAST Center Director, Interim School Director, Professor
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dean's Office, FAAST Assistive Technology Center
Location:
HPA I
Room: 343E
E-mail: jkentwalsh@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4800
Research Interests:
- Language disorders
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Assistive Technology
- Service-Learning / Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Debra Knox, MS, CCC-SLP
Associate Instructor, Clinical Board of Educators Coordinator
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: debra.knox@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0464
Research Interests:
- Cochlear Implants
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Disorders
- Language disorders
- Supervision
Lakshmi Kollara Sunil, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Suite: 101-L
E-mail: lakshmi.kollarasunil@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4798
Research Interests:
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Resonance Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Craniofacial Syndromes
- Imaging
Anthony Pak Hin Kong, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 106
E-mail: antkong@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4791
Research Interests:
- Adult neurogenic communication disorders
- Aphasia
- Bilingualism
- Cognitive-communicative disorders
- Discourse analysis
Ching-Yi Liao, Ph.D., MEd, MEd
Postdoctoral Scholar
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dean's Office, FAAST Assistive Technology Center
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 250
E-mail: Ching-Yi.Liao@ucf.edu
Research Interests:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental/Intellectual Disability
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Approach
- Parent/Caregiver Coaching
- Communication Intervention
Julie Matura, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Instructor, Internship Coordinator
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: julie.matura@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0449
Research Interests:
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders
- Diagnostic/Clinical Processes
- Genetics
- Language disorders
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
David Ratusnik, Ph.D.
ASHA Fellow, Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101P
E-mail: david.ratusnik@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4803
Research Interests:
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders
- Language disorders
- Fluency
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders
- Cultural and Linguistic Variables
- Speech Acquisition
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, EdD, CCC-SLP
ASHA Fellow, Associate Dean of Faculty Excellence and Graduate and Global Affairs, Associate Professor, Director of UCF Listening Center
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dean's Office
Location:
HPA II
Room: 110
E-mail: linda.rosa-lugo@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0171
Research Interests:
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders
- Aural Re(Habilitation)/Listening and Spoken Language
- Language and Literacy Disorders
- Professional Preparation Practices
- Second Language Acquisition
Allison Scott, MA
Academic Support Coordinator I
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: Allison.Scott@ucf.edu
Maricel Soto
Administrative Coordinator III
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101D
E-mail: maricel.soto@ucf.edu
Phone: 407.823.4798
Amy Thomas
Instructor
Communication Disorders Clinic, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
Innovative Center
Suite: 500
E-mail: Amy.Thomas@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-882-0460
Jacqueline Towson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Director
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101L
E-mail: jacqueline.towson@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0346
Research Interests:
- Language disorders
- Language Acquisition
- Emergent Literacy
- Preschool And School-Age Speech Language Pathology
- Language And Literacy
Martine Vanryckeghem, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
ASHA Fellow, Board Certified Fluency Specialist, Pegasus Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101R
E-mail: martinev@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4808
Research Interests:
- Fluency disorders
Oliver Wendt
Assistant Professor, Research Lab on Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disability
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 101X
E-mail: oliver.wendt@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4772
Lauren Bislick Wilson, Ph.D., MA, BA
Assistant Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 0101G
E-mail: Lauren.Bislick@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4768
Research Interests:
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Acquired Apraxia of Speech
- Acquired Aphasia
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment Development
- Motor Learning Theory & Principles of Motor Learning
Richard Zraick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
ASHA Fellow, Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location:
HPA II
Room: 109
E-mail: richard.zraick@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-4795
Research Interests:
- Clinical skills training
- Healthcare Simulation
- Voice disorders
- Health literacy
- Adult neurogenic speech-language disorders