Dr. Jennifer Mozeiko, PI, is a CT licensed speech language pathologist, Associate Professor, and researcher directing the Aphasia Rehab Lab. After earning her BA, she worked at the Harvard School of Public Health, spent a year teaching English in Hong Kong, and then returned to Boston where she worked in e-commerce for several years before pursuing her interest in language disorders following brain injury. She received her MA and PhD at UConn and joined the faculty in 2016. Her research is focused on improving treatment and the quality of life of people with acquired brain injury. In 2020 she received the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Award and most recently she has been recognized for her work with outreach and engagement with the Provost’s Award.  Contact: jennifer.mozeiko@uconn.edu  CV AVAILABLE HERE.
	Kaila Cote, MS, CCC-SLP, doctoral student. Kaila is a second-year doctoral student and is a CNC-CT T32 fellow. She received her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of New Hampshire in 2021. Her research interests are focused on improving treatment outcomes for individuals with aphasia by understanding factors that impact language improvement. .
	Sarah Arnett, MA, CCC-SLP, doctoral student. As a UCONN alum for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Sarah is glad to be returning to the Aphasia Rehab Lab to pursue her PhD.  She has worked as a clinical SLP in a behavioral health setting since 2022, specializing in supporting language and cognitive-communication rehabilitation for individuals experiencing neurobehavioral sequelae after brain injury. Her ongoing work in this setting, along with her previous research experience in the Aphasia Rehab Lab, have led to research interests focused on the intersections between language and cognition in people with aphasia with the goal of using this information to improve treatment and functional communication outcomes
	Emma Cleary, Lab Manager. Emma is a first-year student earning her Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Emma recently graduated from UCONN with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and a minor in Psychological Sciences. She hopes to work as a speech-language pathologist focused on adults with neurogenic disorders, inspired by her work as an undergraduate research assistant in the Aphasia Rehab Lab. Eventually, she hopes to pursue a PhD exploring how to improve treatment to optimize quality of life and functional communication skills in people with aphasia.
	Ryan Krishna, Research Assistant. Ryan is a junior currently pursuing an individualized major centered on the Neuroscience of Language, with a focus on both typical and disordered language. His approach integrates cognitive science, neuroscience, and French, preparing him to understand how the brain processes language across different contexts. After graduation, Ryan aims to pursue a career in medicine, with a long-term goal of contributing to both clinical practice and research. Ryan is particularly interested in fields related to brain and language disorders, and he holds a broader interest in the intersections between neuroscience and overall human health.

Nicole Wang, Research Assistant. Nicole is a freshman majoring in Allied Health Sciences with an intent to pursue a career in medicine. She is particularly interested in patient-centered healthcare and working with people across all ages.  Through the Aphasia Rehab Lab, Nicole is excited to work with the language support groups and learning more about the impact of speech and communication disorders.

 

APHASIA REHAB LAB ALUM

Briana Ashton, Graduated with BA, May 2026	Stephanie Vetrano, Graduated with B.A., May 2022
Avery Bard, Graduated with BA, May 2026	Madison Thompson, Graduated with B.A., May 2019, M.A., May 2021,  Honor’s Thesis
LOUISA SUTING, Graduated with PhD, August 2025, Post-doctoral fellow at Syracuse University	Elizabeth Collin Riley, Graduated with M.A., May 2021, Master’s Thesis
Emily Tuoehy, Graduated with MA, May 2024, Master’s Thesis	Gabriella Farinha, Graduated with B.A., May 2021
Taylor Connolly, Graduated with BA, May 2024	Andrea Polin, Graduated with B.A., December 2020, Honor’s Thesis
Alexa DiLeone, Graduated with BA, May 2024	Samantha Coulombe, SLP, Graduated with M.A., May 2020, SHARE Awardee
Aidan Laliberte, Graduated with BA, May 2024	Callie Marsalisi, SLP, Graduated with M.A., May 2020, Master’s Thesis Published
Julia Santostefano, Graduated with BA, May 2024	Joanna Farrell, Graduated with B.A., May 2020
Allison Shane, Graduated with BA, May 2024, Honor’s Thesis	Kaleigh Frame, Graduated with B.A., May 2020, SURF awardee
AMANDA WADAMS, Graduated with PhD, August 2023, Assistant Professor-University of St. Louis	Andrea Pascariello, SLP, Graduated with M.A., May 2019, Master’s Thesis
Anna Barnes, Graduated with M.A., May 2023	Kaila Cote, Graduated with B.A., May 2019
Isabella Galle, Anticipated graduation with BA, May 2024	Katherine Konishesky, SLP, Graduated with M.A., August 2018, Master’s Thesis
Ashley Duncanson, Anticipated graduation with BA, May 2024	Allison Finn,  Graduated with B.A., May 2018, Honor’s Thesis
Amelia Dattilo, Graduated with a BA. May 2023	Taylor Dubreuil,  Graduated with B.A., May, 2017
Sarah Arnett, SLP Graduated with B.A., 2020, M.A., May 2022, Master’s Thesis, Honor’s Thesis, University Scholar, SURF awardee, IDEA grant awardee	Shannon Hughes, SLP- Graduated with M.A., May, 2017, Master’s Thesis Published
Shivani Padhi, Graduated with B.S., May 2022, Honor’s Thesis	Erin Szymanski, Research Assistant. Graduated with B.A., May, 2017
Samantha Pierpont, Graduated with B.A., May 2022	Marilyn Richard, SLP-Graduated with M.A., May, 2014, Master’s Thesis