Research Team
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Victoria S. McKenna Ph.D. CCC-SLP
Principal
Investigator
Dr. Victoria McKenna is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati. She received a Bachelors degree from Syracuse University, Masters degree from the University of New Hampshire, and Doctoral degree from Boston University in the area of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. She completed her postdoctoral training at Purdue University and is now focusing her research on the interactions and adaptions of the respiratory and laryngeal systems for voice and swallowing.
Certifications & Affiliations
Speech-Language Pathologist,
Ohio State License
Speech-Language Pathologist,
Indiana State License
Speech-Language Pathologist,
Massachusetts State License
Certificate of Clinical & Translational Research, University of Cincinnati, Medical School
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence,
Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA Member of SIG 03, 13, 19
2019–
2018–
2016–
2014
2011
2011
Selected Honors & Awards
2019–
2019
2019
2018–19
2017
2016–18
2016
NIH Loan Repayment Program Award
Honors of NSSLHA
ASHA Lesson’s for Success Program Mentee
NIH T32 Postdoctoral fellowship
ASHA Pathways Program Mentee
NIH T32 Pre-doctoral fellowship
Best Poster Award of the Voice Foundation
Annual Symposium, Philadelphia, PA
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Graduate
Researchers
Courtney Kendall, B.S., is a second-year graduate student in the MA Speech-Language Pathology Program at the University of Cincinnati. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati, and has been a member of the VSM lab since her first year of graduate school. Her areas of interest include dysphagia, neurologic language and speech disorders, and neurogenic cognitive disorders.
Tulsi Patel, B.S., is a second-year graduate student in the MA Speech-Language Pathology Program at the University of Cincinnati. She received her Bachelor's degree from Miami University of Ohio. Her areas of interest include neurologic language disorders, neurogenic cognitive disorders, and voice disorders.
Nick Kelliher, M.M., is a first-year doctoral student in Voice Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, where he also received his master's degree. His areas of interest are vocal health/wellness for the vocal athlete and operatic/commercial vocal production.
Mariah Emery, B.S., is a second- year master's student in the Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Cincinnati. She has participated in the Ohio Speech-Language and Hearing leadership program and is a recent alumni of ASHA's competitive Minority Student Leadership program. Ms. Emery has presented research and literature reviews at state and national conventions. She has a strong interest in working with patients with brain injuries and serving diverse populations. In addition, Mariah has a genuine interest in advocacy and diversity initiatives in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
Undergraduate
Researchers
Kelly Carraro is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Cincinnati. She hopes to attend graduate school in the fall of 2020 in the Speech-Language Pathology program at UC. Her areas of interest include developmental language disorders, voice disorders, and Apraxia.
Lauren Humpert is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Cincinnati. She hopes to attend graduate school in the Speech-Language Pathology program at UC next fall. Her areas of interest include voice disorders, developmental language disorders, and dysphagia.
