Year Entered Program: 2023
Prior Degrees & Institutions:
B.S. in Animal Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
M. Ed. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Virginia
What is your current research setting(s), mentor’s name, and/or lab name?
I work with Dr. Daryush Mehta in the MGH Voice Center.
What is the focus of your current research?
The focus of my research is voice disorders and vocal hyperfunction, particularly investigating a non-invasive method of assessing voicing efficiency.
Why did you choose the IHP's PhD in RS Program for your training?
I chose the IHP's PhD in RS Program for my training because of the wonderful team I would be working with and the focus on vocal hyperfunction as this is a keen interest of mine!