Victor Lugo

Dr. Victor Lugo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Francisco State University. His research focuses on policy advocacy, labor markets for speech-language pathologists, and support for underrepresented students in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs. Current projects address teachers' unions and psychological safety in interdisciplinary teams.

Education

• Ph.D., Florida State University
• M.S., Old Dominion University
• B.A., University of Mary Washington

Research Interests

Lugo explores systemic barriers in CSD education, including access disparities for marginalized groups and workforce challenges. His work bridges clinical practice with policy analysis, emphasizing equity and collaborative team dynamics. Recent studies highlight pandemic impacts on deaf/hard-of-hearing populations and innovative training methods for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Publications span 2021-2023, focusing on advocacy, team science, and underrepresentation issues. Notable topics include pandemic-related communication challenges and eye-tracking studies in autism.

Certifications

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA, 2024-present).

Advising/Grants

No specific advising/grant details provided in text. Focus appears to be on program-level advocacy rather than individual student mentoring.