Christi Baker

Christi Baker is an Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Robert G. Combs Language Preschool at the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Missouri. She holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Health Science, and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in her field.

Education:

• Master of Science – Speech Language Pathology – Southwest Missouri State University
• Bachelor of Health Science, University of Missouri

Her research and clinical work focus on communication disorders in children, with a specialization in speech-language pathology and early childhood language development. She actively contributes to the department’s clinical practice and educational initiatives.

The department participates in a rotating lecture series for the 2024-25 academic year, and faculty like Baker engage in professional events such as the MSHA Annual Meeting & Convention. She is affiliated with the Robert G. Combs Language Preschool, located at 321 Lewis Hall, where she oversees programs aimed at supporting preschoolers with language needs.