Speech Language Pathologist
Psychologist - Human Factors & Applied Cognition
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy
Psychology: Human Factors/Applied Cognition, George Mason University
Master of Arts
Psychology: Human Factors/Applied Cognition, George Mason University
Master of Science
Speech-Language Pathology, University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts
Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of California at Santa Barbara
ASSOCIATIONS
Cognitive Science Society
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society
Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Mensa
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Audio Design and Analysis - Audition, Praat, Logic Pro, SoundForge, Pro Tools
Statistical / Mathematical - MatLab, SPSS, Origin
Application Programming - RealBasic
Web Design - Dreamweaver, RapidWeaver, Flux, Flash, HTML
Graphics - Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, Fireworks
Productivity - Microsoft Office, iWork
PRESENTATIONS
Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences (7/07) “1/f Scaling in Speech”
Cognitive Science Society (7/06). “The Fractal Fabric of Speech”
Arizona Speech & Hearing Association (4/00). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
CSUN Assistive Technology (3/00). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
CAPED (10/99). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
Association of Christian Schools International (10/99). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
National Romanian Orphan Reunion Conference (6/99) “Auditory Processing Deficits in Low-Stimulation Early Childhood Envionments”
San Mateo Speech & Hearing Association (6/99) “Fast ForWord, Phonological Awareness and Language”
Saskatchewan Speech & Hearing Association (4/99). “Fast ForWord, Phonological Awareness and Language”
Idaho Speech & Hearing Association (4/99). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
PUBLICATIONS
“Robot-Directed Speech: Using language to assess novel users’ conceptualizations of a humanoid robot.” Proceedings of the 5th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, Osaka, Japan 2010
“The Pervasiveness of 1/f Scaling in Speech Reflects the Metastable Basis of Cognition. “Cognitive Science, 32(7), 15.
“The Fractal Fabric of Speech” Proceedings of the Cognitive Science Society Conference, Vancouver British Columbia 2006
“The Language to Literacy Connection” Proceedings of the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, Northridge, California 2000
“A Proposal to Quantify the High Risk Register for Children” Proceedings of the Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychology Research Assistant 2005-Present
George Mason University – Fairfax, VA
Conduct research on human-computer (robot) interaction, cognitive dynamics, phonological learning and emergent properties of dialog.
Clinical Supervisor/Lecturer 2004
San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
Taught graduate and undergraduate level sections of “Practicum in Communication Disorders.” Duties included lecturing on practical issues with communication therapy as well as supervision and evaluation of graduate student clinicians.
Project Manager 2000-2004
Independent Contractor - San Francisco, CA
Project management services for La Mel School, Scientific Learning Corp. and Posit Science Corp.
Regional Representative / Account Manager 1997-2000
Scientific LearningTM - Berkeley, CA
Provided consultation to clinicians in the western US and Canada on the use of Scientific Learning's language and reading training programs, including Fast ForWord and Reading Edge. Duties also included presentations at conferences, development of training seminars and management of research projects.
Speech-Language Pathologist1990-2009
Independent Contractor - Portland OR, San Francisco CA and Fairfax VA
Provided evaluation and treatment to all age groups for speech, language and reading related difficulties.
SERVICE / OTHER
Beta Tester
Antares Audio Technologies
Wave Arts
Camel Audio
High Potential Graduate Student Award
Office of the Provost, George Mason University
Newsletter Editor
Arch Lab HF/AC Program, George Mason University