Anusha Sundarrajan

Anusha Sundarrajan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at San Francisco State University. She specializes in voice disorders, with a particular focus on gender-affirming voice care through a culturally responsive lens. Her work emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, interprofessional education, and clinical innovations.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Purdue University (2016)
  • M.A., Manipal University (2010)
  • B.A., Sri Ramachandra University (2008)

Her research explores:

• Cultural responsiveness in gender-affirming voice care
• Interprofessional practices in speech-language pathology
• Vocal loading, fatigue, and environmental influences
• Patient-centered interventions for voice disorders

Publications and presentations highlight her expertise in vocal physiology, aging voice, and clinical workshops for transgender communities. She co-founded the first on-campus gender-affirming voice clinic and directs the Find Your Voice Research Lab.

Professional roles include:

• Vice President of Professional Development, South Asian Caucus of ASHA
• Faculty Advisor, Indian Student Association at SFSU
• California State License holder and ASHA-certified clinician