Kerry Callahan Mandulak, Ph.D., CCC – SLP Assistant Professor, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Pacific University 2043 College Way #A130, Forest Grove, OR 97116 503.352.1430 mandulak@pacificu.edu EDUCATION Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004 – 2009) M.A., Speech – Language Pathology, University of Iowa (1996 – 1998) B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, James Madison University (1992 – 1996) ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pacific University (2012 – Present) Adjunct Instructor, School of Communication Disorders and Sciences, Univ. of Oregon (2011 – Present) Assistant Professor, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2009 – 2012) Clinical Speech – Language Pathologist, Duke University Medical Center (2001 – 2009) Speech – Language Pathologist, North Raleigh Speech Pathology (2006 – 2008) Allied Health Professional (Staff SLP), Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA (2001) Speech – Language Pathologist, Speech Pathology Associates, Irvine, CA (1998 – 2001) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE Oregon Speech – Language Pathology License (2009 – Present) North Carolina Speech – Language Pathology License (2001 – 2009) ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech – Language Pathology (1999 – Present) California Speech – Language Pathology License (1998 – 2001) UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION / CLASSES Assistant Professor, Pacific University CSD 503 Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children (F 2012) CSD 506 Fluency Disorders (SP 2013) CSD 520 Topics: Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders (planned, SU 2013) CSD 514 Research and Evidence Based Practice (co-­‐teach with Dr. Stead & Dr. Sanders) (planned, SU 2013) Adjunct Instructor, University of Oregon CDS 607 Craniofacial Disorders (SU 2012, planned SU 2013) Assistant Professor, Portland State University SPHR 510 Craniofacial Disorders and Speech (F 2011) SPHR 510 Professional Issues (co – taught with Dr. Shelly Chabon) (F 2011) SPHR 495 Organic Communication Disorders (F 2011; SP 2011, 2012) SPHR 581 Stuttering (W 2010, 2011, 2012; SP 2012; SU 2012) SPHR 370 Phonetics & Acoustics (W 2012) SPHR 567 Craniofacial Disorders and Speech (F 2010) SPHR 582 Voice Disorders (SP 2010, 2011; SU 2011) SPHR 372 Speech and Language Development (F 2009) SPHR 565 Dysphagia (W 2010) Instructor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SPHS 540/140 Speech Science (F 2004, 2005; SP 2007, 2008) Mandulak, KC 2 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SPHS 349 Orofacial Anomalies (SP 2006) Invited Guest Lectures, Portland State University SPHR 495 Organic Communication Disorders, “Cleft Lip and Palate: Speech/Lang/Feeding.” (F & SP 2010) SPHR 495 Organic Communication Disorders, “Fluency Disorders.” (F & SP 2010) SPHR 365 Survey of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders, “Cleft Lip and Palate.” (W 2010) Invited Guest Lectures, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SPHS 530 Phonetics, “Phonetics of Cleft Palate Speech.” (F 2006, 2007; SP 2006) SPHS 583/183 Intro to Comm Disorders, “Voice, Fluency, and Cleft Lip & Palate.” (F & SP 2006, F 2007) SPHS 349 Orofacial Anomalies, “Treatment Techniques in Cleft Palate Speech Disorders.” (SP 2004) SPHS 349 Orofacial Anomalies, “Psychosocial Issues in Children with Cleft Lip & Palate.” (SP 2004) SPHS 346 Stuttering, “Fluency Rules Treatment Program for Preschool Children Who Stutter.” (SU 2003) UNIVERSITY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Portland State University (2009 – 2012) Principal Investigator, “Production and Perception of Voiceless Sibilant Fricatives in Children with Repaired Cleft Palate.” Faculty Enhancement Grant, 2010 – 2012. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004 – 2009) Project Coordinator, “Auditory Orienting and Language Outcomes in Children with Autism.” National Alliance for Autism Research / Autism Speaks Grant. Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences. Principal Investigator: Linda Watson, Ed.D. Research Assistant, “Computer Mediated Speech Assessment in Aphasia and AOS.” NIH R03 Grant. Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences. Principal Investigator: Katarina Haley, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, “Effects of Controlling Fundamental Frequency and Speaking Intensity on Nasalance Levels of Normal Male and Female Speakers During Vowel Production.” Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences and Department of Dental Ecology. Faculty Advisor: David Zajac, Ph.D. Research Assistant, “Speech of Young Males with Fragile X Syndrome” & “Communication of Young Males with Fragile X Syndrome.” NIH R01 Grants, T32 Grant, and March of Dimes. Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Principal Investigator: Joanne E. Roberts, Ph.D. University of California – Irvine (1998 – 2001) Primary Speech – Language Pathologist, “The Neurobiology and Genetics of Autism.” NIH R01 Grant. Department of Genetics and Pediatrics. Principal Investigators: M. Anne Spence, M.D., Pauline Filipek, M.D., and Wendy Goldberg. University of Iowa (1996 – 1998) Research Assistant, “HPV Transmission and Risk of Oral Cancer” & “Voice Disorders in Teachers and General Population.” NIH R01 Grants. Department of Preventive Medicine and Department of Otolaryngology. Principal Investigator: Elaine Smith, Ph.D., M.P.H. Laboratory Assistant, National Center for Voice and Speech. Supervisors: Ingo Titze, Ph.D., and Fariborz Alipour – Haghighi, Ph.D. Mandulak, KC 3 *Please note publications and Presentations listed under my previous surname “Callahan” prior to 2006, and my current change to “Mandulak” or “Callahan – Mandulak” for purposes of Publications / Presentations. RESEARCH – BASED, PEER – REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Mandulak, K.C. (2011). “I see what you’re saying”: Clinical utility of spectral moment analysis. Perspectives on Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders, 21(2), 44 – 54. Watson, L.R., Roberts, J.E., Baranek, G.T., Mandulak, K.C., Dalton, J.C. (2012). Behavioral and physiological responses to child-­‐directed speech of children with autism spectrum disorders or typical development. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(8), 1616 – 1629. Haley, K.L., Seelinger, E., Mandulak, K.C., Zajac, D.J. (2010). Evaluating the spectral distinction between sibilant fricatives using a speaker centered approach. Journal of Phonetics, 38, 548 – 554. Mandulak, K.C., Zajac, D.J. (2009). Effects of altered fundamental frequency on nasalance during vowel production by adult speakers at targeted sound pressure levels. Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Journal, 46(1), 39 – 46. Barnes, E., Roberts, J., Long, S.H., Martin, G.E., Berni, M.C., Mandulak, K.C., Sideris, J. (2009). Phonological accuracy and intelligibility in connected speech of boys with fragile X syndrome or Down syndrome. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 52(4), 1048 – 1061. OTHER PUBLICATION CONTRIBUTIONS Mandulak, K.C. (2009). Production and Perception of the Voiceless Sibilant Fricatives in Typically Developing Children with Applications for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Director: Dr. Katarina L. Haley) Davis, M., Callahan, K.F. (2004). Feeding: The challenges, the options. Fact Sheet, AboutFace USA. Callahan, K.F. (1996) Assessing children with autistic disorder using the Autism Screening Instrument for Educational Planning. Unpublished Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. (Director: Dr. Brenda C. Seal) INVITED INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Mandulak, K.C. (2012). Treatment of feeding difficulties in children with craniofacial syndromes. Invited lecture presented at the VPI Update Seminar IV, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia. Mandulak, K.C. (2009). Treatment of feeding difficulties in children with craniofacial syndromes. Invited lecture Presented via videoconference for the VPI Update Seminar III, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia. INVITED NATIONAL / STATE PRESENTATIONS Mandulak, K.C., Baylis, A., Thurmes, A. (2011). Cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction: Evaluation, treatment, and case-­‐based problem – solving. Invited speaker by Special Interest Group 5: Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders. Short course presented at the annual convention of the American Speech –Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Assessment and treatment of children with cleft palate. Invited full – day lecture presented at the annual meeting of the Nevada Speech and Hearing Association, Las Vegas, NV. Mandulak, KC 4 Mandulak, K.C. (2010). Evaluation and treatment of velopharyngeal dysfunction and speech disorders related to cleft palate. Invited lecture presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Speech and Hearing Association, Vancouver, WA. RESEARCH – BASED, PEER – REVIEWED, INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL / STATE PRESENTATIONS Mandulak, K.C. (2011). The utility of spectral moment analysis for speech assessment of children with repaired cleft lip and palate. Technical presentation at the annual meeting of the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mandulak, K.C. (2010). Speech perception and speech production in children with cleft palate. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA. Mandulak, K.C., Haley, K.L., Ohde, R., Zajac, D.J. (2009). Developmental differences in speech perception of voiceless sibilant fricatives. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA. Mandulak, K.C., Haley, K.L., Zajac, D.J., Ohde, R. (2009). Spectral distinction in children’s production of voiceless sibilant fricatives. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA. Roberts, J., Martin, G.E., Barnes, E., Price, J., Zajac, D., Callahan – Mandulak, K.F. (2007). Speech and language in fragile X and Down syndrome. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, Boston, MA. Barnes, E., Roberts, J., Long, S., Martin, G., Berni, M., Callahan – Mandulak, K.F. (2007). Conversational speech in boys with fragile X and Down syndrome. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, Boston, MA. Watson, L.R., Roberts, J., Baranek, G.T., Perryman, T., Mandulak, K.C. (2007). Vagal tone as a predictor of language and social outcomes in preschoolers with ASD. Poster presented at the 6th International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Seattle, WA. Callahan – Mandulak, K.F., Haley, K.L., Zajac, D.J. (2007). Speech intelligibility in children with repaired cleft palate. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association, Raleigh, NC. Callahan – Mandulak, K.F., Zajac, D.J. (2006). Gender differences related to transpalatal nasalance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, Miami Beach, FL. Callahan – Mandulak, K.F., Zajac, D.J., Harris, A., Roberts, J., Cox, L. (2006). Speech segment analysis in fragile X & Down syndromes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, Miami Beach, FL. Barnes, E., Roberts, J., Long, S., Callahan – Mandulak, K.F., Hendry, M. (2006). Phonological characteristics of conversational speech in young males with Fragile X Syndrome or Down Syndrome. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, FL. Harris, A., Zajac, D., Callahan – Mandulak, K.F., Roberts J. (2006). Rate and acoustic characteristics of boys with fragile X syndrome. Paper presented at the 10th International Fragile X Conference, Atlanta, GA. Mandulak, KC 5 Callahan – Mandulak, K.F., Zajac, D.J., Harris, A., Roberts, J. (2005). Vowel production characteristics in fragile X and Down syndrome. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Hazelwood, L., Callahan – Mandulak, K.F. (2005). Knowledge base and experience in cleft palate speech disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Barnes, E., Roberts, J., Malkin, C., Long, S., Price, J., Callahan, K.F. (2005). Phonological development in boys with fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Roberts, J., Barnes, E., Price, J., Zajac, D., Callahan, K., Martin, G. (2005). Speech and Language in Fragile X Syndrome and Down Syndrome. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Callahan, K.F., Hazelwood, L.C. (2004). Knowledge base and experience in treatment of cleft palate speech disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, Chicago, IL. Callahan, K.F., Seal, B.C. (1996). Assessing children with autistic disorder using the Autism Screening Instrument for Educational Planning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia, Norfolk, VA. PEER – REVIEWED, INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL / STATE PRESENTATIONS Mandulak, K.C. (2013). An innovative way to train master’s level students: Specialty clinic in cleft and craniofacial disorders. Paper presented at the International Congress on Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, FL. Fitzsimons, D. & Mandulak, K.C. (2013). Developing a cleft palate speech keyboard file for the Macintosh/Mac computer, for Australian and North American English. Paper presented at the International Congress on Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, FL. Fitzsimons, D. & Mandulak, K.C. (2013). The VPI Update Seminar: An established model for rural and regional education on cleft palate speech. Electronic poster presented at the International Congress on Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, FL. Mandulak, K.C., Dailey, S. (2010). Cleft Palate and/or velopharyngeal dysfunction: Assessment and Treatment. Poster presented at the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association’s Annual Conference on Speech, Language, and Hearing Services in Schools, Las Vegas, NV. Callahan – Mandulak, K.F. (2007). Cleft palate and/or velopharyngeal dysfunction: Assessment and treatment. (Sponsored by ASHA Special Interest Division 5: Speech Science & Orofacial Disorders). Poster presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association, Raleigh, NC. Callahan, K.F., Hazelwood, L.C. (2004). Cleft palate speech disorders: Taking treatment to the next level. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association, Asheville, NC. Mandulak, KC 6 Hazelwood, L.C., Callahan, K.F., Wilson, K.D. (2003). Cleft palate speech: Overview, diagnosis, and treatment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association, Raleigh, NC. Callahan, K.F., Adams, B.B., Runyan, C.M., Runyan, S.E. (2003). Treating the school – age stutterer: The Fluency Rules Program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Raleigh, NC. ONLINE PRESENTATIONS / TRAININGS Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Equipment or Operator: Assessment of velopharyngeal function and cleft palate speech disorders. Invited speaker by SpeechPathology.com. Online seminar. Mandulak, K.C., Moore, B.C. (2011). Treatment of children with cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Invited speaker by Advanced Healthcare Education. Filmed in Portland, OR for online continuing education series. Moore, B.C., Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Assessment of children with cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Invited speaker by Advanced Healthcare Education. Filmed in Portland, OR for online continuing education series. LOCAL PRESENTATIONS Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Oral – facial and speech evaluation of children with cleft palate and craniofacial syndromes. Invited lecture presented to Salem – Keizer School District, Salem, OR. Mandulak, K.C. (2009). Effects of altered fundamental frequency on nasalance during vowel production by adult speakers at targeted sound pressure levels. Lecture presented for the UNC Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Research Forum, Chapel Hill, NC. Callahan – Mandulak, K., Beagle, C. (2008). Caring for the child with cleft lip and palate. Symposium presented for the South East Area Health Education Center, Castle Hayne, NC. Mandulak, K.C. (2007). Resources and Perspectives for Developing a Scholarship of Teaching. Lecture presented for the UNC Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Research Forum, Chapel Hill, NC. Callahan, K.F., Hazelwood, L.C. (2004). The speech – language pathologist’s role in the care of the child with cleft lip and/or palate. Symposium presented for the 34th Annual Speech, Language, and Hearing Symposium, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. Callahan, K.F., Hazelwood, L.C. (2003). The role of the speech – language pathologist in the care of the child with cleft lip and palate. Paper presented at Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Callahan, K.F., Adams, B.B. (2002). Treating the School – Age Stutterer: The Fluency Rules Program. Presented during Staff Development Training, Chapel Hill – Carrboro City School District, Carrboro, NC. Callahan, K.F., Hazelwood, L.C. (2002). Cleft Lip and Palate: The effect on feeding and speech. Presented during Staff Development Training, Wake County Early Intervention, Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC. Mandulak, KC 7 EXTERNAL FUNDING Advancing Academic – Research Career Award American Speech – Language – Hearing Association Amount: $5,000 (2011) UNIVERSITY FUNDED AWARDS Faculty Research Fellow, Berglund Center for Internet Studies, Pacific University “Building a Web-­‐Based Collaboration Teaching System for Undergraduate Speech Science Curriculum” Amount: $5000 (2013 – 2014) Academic Portfolio Development, Center for Academic Excellence, Portland State University Academic Innovation Mini – Grant Amount: $500 (2011 – 2012) Faculty Enhancement Grant, Portland State University Principal Investigator Amount: $7,996 (2010 – 2012) Research and Sponsored Projects, Portland State University Professional Travel Grant Amount: $1,102 (2011) Research and Sponsored Projects, Portland State University Professional Travel Grant Amount: $1,500 (2010) Research and Sponsored Projects, Portland State University Professional Travel Grant Amount: $1,120 (2009) Smith Graduate Research Grant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate School Research Grant Amount: $1,000 (2008) STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS / PRESENTATIONS Bullock, J., Gildersleeve – Neumann, C., Mandulak, K.C., Conn, J. (2011). Spectrograms for speech: The clinical application of speech acoustics tools. Student poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Carlson, S., Mandulak, K.C., Gildersleeve – Neumann, C., Meyer, C. (2011). Investigating speech – language pathology services in Uganda: One student’s experience. Meritorious student poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Grey, D.L., Lemoncello, R., Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Barriers to standardized cognitive assessment following ABI: A survey. Student poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Nuckton, B., Lemoncello, R., Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Exploration of LSVT outcomes. Student poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Mandulak, KC 8 Rytel, L., Mandulak, K.C., Weybright, G., Chabon, R. (2011). Creating a local support group for adults who stutter. Student poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. Bullock, J., Gildersleeve – Neumann, C., Mandulak, K.C., Conn, J. (2011). Spectrograms for speech: The clinical application of speech acoustics tools. Student poster and student technical session presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Speech – Language & Hearing Association, Salem, OR. Grey, D.L., Lemoncello, R., Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Barriers to standardized cognitive assessment following ABI: A survey. Student poster presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Speech – Language & Hearing Association, Salem, OR. Nebel, E., Chabon, R., Mandulak, K.C. (2011). A comparison of two language sample elicitation techniques. Student poster and student technical session presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Speech – Language & Hearing Association, Salem, OR. Nuckton, B., Lemoncello, R., Mandulak, K.C. (2011). Exploration of LSVT outcomes. Student poster presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Speech – Language & Hearing Association, Salem, OR. Rytel, L., Mandulak, K.C., Weybright, G., Chabon, R. (2011). Creating a local support group for adults who stutter. Student poster and student technical session Presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Speech – Language & Hearing Association, Salem, OR. SERVICE TO UNIVERSITIES Member, College of Education Dean Search Committee, Pacific University (2013 – Present) Member, Curriculum Committee, College of Education, Pacific University (2013 – Present) Member, Graduate Admissions Committee, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pacific University (2012 – Present) Chair, Student Review Committee, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pacific University (2012 – Present) Member, Graduate Admissions Committee, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2009 – 2012) Continuing Education Administrator, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2011 – 2012) Faculty Advisor, Voice & Diction Class, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2011 – 2012) Chair, Strategic Plan Committee, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2010 – 2011) Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2010 – 2011) Member, Adjuncts and Scheduling Committee, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University (2010 – 2011) Co – Advisor, Undergraduate Chapter, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006 – 2009) Co – Coordinator, Doctoral Proseminar, Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004 – 2007) Doctoral Student Representative, Graduate Admissions Committee, Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005, 2006) Mandulak, KC 9 SERVICE TO PROFESSION Chair, Challenge Team (Communication Tools – #5), Revitalization Task Force, American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (2012 – Present) Elected Member, Executive Council (3 – year term), American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (2012 – 2014) Reviewer, Academic Affairs and Research Education (SPARC Award), American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (2012) Member, Voice & Resonance Program Committee, American Speech – Language – Hearing Association Convention (2011 – Present) Member, Board of Directors, Smile Oregon (2011 – Present) Member, Board of Directors, AmeriFace (2011 – Present) Continuing Education Administrator, Special Interest Group 5: Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders, American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (2007 – Present) Reviewer, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Journal (2006 – Present) Member, Education Committee, Special Interest Group 5: Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders, American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (2005 – Present) Member, Membership Committee, American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (2003 – Present) Member, Program Committee, American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (2010) Member, Academic & Educational Issues Program Committee, American Speech – Language – Hearing Association Convention (2010) Board Liaison, Publications Committee, Cleft Palate Foundation (2006 – 2009) Secretary, Board of Directors, Cleft Palate Foundation (2003 – 2009) Member, North Carolina Referral List, Stuttering Foundation of America (2001 – 2009) Reviewer, Self – study materials related to cleft and craniofacial anomalies, American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (2007) Reviewer, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (2006) MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Oregon Speech Language Hearing Association (2009 – Present) American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (1997 – Present) American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (1996 – Present) North Carolina Speech Hearing Language Association (2001 – 2004) California Speech and Hearing Association (1998 – 2001) Iowa Speech and Hearing Association (1996 – 1998) Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia (1995 – 1997) National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (1993 – 1998) PROFESSIONALLY RELATED RECOGNITIONS Award for Continuing Education, American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012) John Eliot Allen Outstanding Teaching Award, Portland State University (2012) Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006) Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006) U.S. Department of Education Training Grant Leadership and Interdisciplinary Traineeship, UNC – CH Department of Education and Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Principal Investigators: Harriet Boone, Ph.D. & Elizabeth Crais, Ph.D. (2005) Future Faculty Fellowship Program, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005) OTHER HONORS / AWARDS Octavia Born Brooks Scholarship Alpha Phi International Sorority Amount: $3,000 (1995)