Lesley Oakes, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adjunct Instructor
oakesla@longwood.edu
Lesley attended Longwood College from 1998-2002. There, she obtained her undergraduate
degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Following her graduation from Longwood,
she attended Radford University and subsequently earned a Master Degree in Communication
Sciences and Disorders in 2004. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Communication
Sciences and Disorders, and has been diligently working on her dissertation, titled “Utilization of
Forehead Reflectance Pulse Oximetry as an Objective Tool in the Detection of Pulmonary
Aspiration.”
Overall, she is a down-to-earth kind of gal! She enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities,
spending time with her family and friends, and sharing each and every day with her sweetheart;
John! In her words, “He is my rock, my prince charming, and the absolute love of my life.”