Curriculum Vitae
Allison Gish, MA, CF-SLP
Doctoral Student, LSU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Research Fellow, OLOL Voice Center
Baton Rouge, LA
225.205.4651
allison.gish@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
2010 –present
Ph.D. Communication Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2014
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
2010
M.A. Communication Disorders
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
2007
B.M. Vocal Performance
Summa Cum Laude
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
08/2010 – present
Speech Language-Pathologist & Clinical Research Fellow
Our Lady of the Lake Voice Center, Baton Rouge, LA
06/2005 – present
Cantor & Liturgical Music Minister
Christ the King Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, LA
06/2005 – present
Chancel Choir Alto Section Leader & Soloist
First United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
08/2007 – 06/2010
Graduate Assistant
LSU Student Technical Applications & Resource Training Program,
Baton Rouge, LA
LICENSURE:
07/2010 – present
Louisiana Provisional SLP License #6338
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
2008 – present
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Allison Gish
AWARDS:
2010 – 2011
Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship
2010 – 2011
LSU Graduate School Supplement Award
2009 – 2010
ASHA Students Preparing for Academic & Research Careers
(SPARC) Award
PUBLICATIONS:
Gish A., Kunduk M., Sims L., & McWhorter A.J. Vocal Warm-Up Practices and Perceptions in
Vocalists: A Pilot Survey. Journal of Voice [in press].
PRESENTATIONS:
McWhorter, A.J., Kunduk, M., Schexnaildre, M.A., Virani, A., & Gish, A. Clinical Assessment and
Treatment of Voice Disorders and Care of Voice Following Phonosurgery for Benign Lesions. Baton
Rouge Area Speech-Language Pathologists. March 19, 2011.
Gish A., Kunduk M., Sims L., & McWhorter A.J. Vocal Warm-Up Practices and Perceptions in
Vocalists: A Pilot Survey. The Voice Foundation’s 39th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional
Voice. June 2-6, 2010.
Gish A., Kunduk M., Sims L., & McWhorter A.J. Vocal Warm-Up Practices and Perceptions in
Vocalists: A Pilot Survey. LSU – COMD Brown Bag Series. April 1, 2010.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS:
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Hydration: A primer for the speech-language pathologist
Allison Gish, Melda Kunduk
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Differential diagnosis of adductor spasmodic dysphonia and voice tremor using high-speed
digital imaging and phonovibrography
Melda Kunduk, Allison Gish
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Short- and long-term effect of a portable voice volume monitor on communicative effectiveness
and voice quality in individuals with voice disorders
Melda Kunduk, Allison Gish
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