Jess is a medical speech language pathologist who specializes in working with multilingual and multicultural adults in the acute care setting. Her research is focused on the development and implementation of socially responsive practices to meet the diverse needs of vulnerable populations. Through evidence-based policy innovation and community partnerships, she aims to dismantle systemic inequities in the field of medical speech pathology and rehabilitative care.
Danielle is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and a doctoral student in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program at the University of Oregon. Her areas of interest in research are educational and therapeutic equity for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with a focus on children from low socioeconomic backgrounds with communication disorders.
Emily (she/her) is a medical speech-language pathologist and a doctoral student in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program at The University of Oregon. Originally from Appalachia, Emily's research focuses on cultivating interdisciplinary teamwork, emphasizing least restrictive diets for dysphagia management, and improving clinical education for graduate students. They are particularly interested in using mixed research methods to bridge gaps between clinical practice and academic training, helping future clinicians feel confident and prepared in healthcare settings.
Sabreen (she/her) is an expert in cultural linguistic diversity and implementation science. She has a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Pakistan and is dedicated to empowering linguistically minoritized communities. She specializes in supporting children aged birth to five who speak languages other than English. Her focus is on bridging research with real-world settings and using evidence-based practices. NoorAli collaborates with practitioners on implementation science to scale up evidence-based interventions nationally and globally. She is passionate about inclusivity and works to empower underserved communities through linguistically responsive approaches. Her ultimate goal is to ensure equitable support for children regardless of their language or cultural background by influencing policies.