Dr. Jennifer Mozeiko, PI, is a CT licensed speech language pathologist, Assistant 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 where she is now a faculty member. Her research is focused on improving treatment and the quality of life of people with acquired brain injury. Contact: jennifer.mozeiko@uconn.edu
	Amanda Wadams, MA-SLP, doctoral student, Amanda Wadams is a CT licensed speech language pathologist who has spent the past few years working with adults in various settings across the country.  Amanda completed her MA at Cleveland State University and is currently enrolled as a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut to pursue her research interests. Amanda’s research focuses on the relationship between cognitive functioning and language, especially in those with acquired brain injury.
	Louisa Suting, MA-SLP, doctoral student.
	Anna Barnes, B.S. is a first-year Master’s student in Uconn’s Speech Language Pathology program. She received a BS in Neuroscience from Trinity College in 2019, doing research on how tactile, visual and auditory feedback mechanisms affect speech. After earning clinical certification, Anna hopes to work with adults or young adults with a variety of disorders including aphasia.
	Amelia Dattilo, Research Assistant. Amelia is a junior majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and minoring in the Interpretation between English and American Sign Language.
	Isabella Galle, Research Assistant. Isabella is a sophomore majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology. Post-graduation, Isabella aims to apply to optometry school or further her education by pursuing a Master’s Degree in Psychology.
	Alexa DiLeone, Research Assistant. Alexa is a sophomore Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences major with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Post-graduation, she aims to get her Master’s Degree in her home state of New York with hopes to become a certified speech pathologist in a school setting. For years, Alexa has volunteered in various programs helping children with disabilities and wants to dedicate her life to bettering the lives of even more.
	Taylor Connolly, Research Assistant. Taylor is a sophomore. majoring in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. After graduation, Taylor hopes to pursue a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. She aspires to someday work with young children struggling with speech, language, or swallowing disorders whether that be in a school, hospital, or private practice.
	Julia Santostefano, Research Assistant. Julia is a sophomore majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Julia is a substitute teacher and paraprofessional that plans to further her education after graduation by attending graduate school in hopes of becoming a school SLP, focusing mainly on Deaf education and the use of American Sign Language in education.
	Ashley Duncanson, Research Assistant. Ashley is a sophomore majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. After graduation, she plans on getting her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. She hopes to work in the healthcare field helping people with Aphasia or swallowing disorders.
	Allison Shane, Research Assistant. Allison is a freshman majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. After graduating in three years, she plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and specifically work with young children and geriatric patients. Her specialized interests include aphasia, dementia, stuttering, childhood speech sound disorders, and motor speech disorders.

 

Lab Alumni
	Sarah Arnett, SLP Graduated with M.A., May 2022
	Shivani Padhi, Graduated with B.S., May 2022
	Samantha Pierpont, Graduated with B.A., May 2022
	Stephanie Vetrano, Graduated with B.A., May 2022
	Madison Thompson, Graduated with M.A., May 2021
	Elizabeth Collin, Graduated with M.A., May 2021
	Gabriella Farinha, Graduated with B.A., May 2021
	Andrea Polin, Graduated with B.A., December 2020
	Samantha Coulombe, SLP, Graduated with M.A., May 2020
	Callie Marsalisi, SLP, Graduated with M.A., May 2020
	Joanna Farrell, Graduated with B.A., May 2020
	Kaleigh Frame, Graduated with B.A., May 2020
	Andrea Pascariello, SLP, Graduated with M.A., May 2019
	Madison Thompson, Graduated with B.A., May 2019
	Kaila Cote, Graduated with B.A., May 2019
	Katherine Konishesky, SLP, Graduated with M.A., August 2018
	Allison Finn,  Graduated with B.A., May 2018
	Taylor Dubreuil,  Graduated with B.A., May, 2017
	Shannon Hughes, SLP- Graduated with M.A., May, 2017
	Erin Szymanski, Research Assistant. Graduated with B.A., May, 2017
	Marilyn Richard, SLP-Graduated with M.A., May, 2014