Summary
My research focuses on improving participation, independence, and well-being for adults living with aphasia after stroke. I study challenges that extend beyond language impairment, including everyday numeracy and psychosocial adjustment. My work develops aphasia-friendly assessments and evidence-based interventions that support participation in both research and clinical care. This includes group-based functional math rehabilitation and adapted patient- reported outcome measures for posttraumatic growth in aphasia. Overall, my goal is to conduct person-centered, collaborative research and translate findings into practical tools that help clinicians support meaningful life participation for people with aphasia.
Education
- B.A., Communication Disorders, San Francisco State University
- M.S., Speech Pathology & Audiology, University of Nevada, Reno
- Ph.D., Speech Pathology, University of Nevada, Reno