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Diane Ferrero-Paluzzi serves as Associate Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department and Associate Dean of the School of Arts & Science at Iona University. Her teaching portfolio includes narrative and storytelling in healthcare, clinical communication, cognitive communication and aging, and interpersonal communication for healthcare professionals.
Her academic credentials feature:
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2002
- M.A., University of Maine, Orono, 1998
- B.A., Hofstra University, 1995
Research centers on health communication with emphases on physician-patient relationships, communication apprehension, and narrative storytelling in aging contexts. Current initiatives include finalizing a Biopsychology and Communication textbook and developing nature/animal-based storytelling interventions for chronic illness healing. Specializations span head/neck cancer communication, cognitive disorders, and biopsychology/neuroscience of communication.
Her publication history reveals consistent interdisciplinary focus, merging clinical practice with biopsychological frameworks across oncology, audiology, and psychotherapy domains. Key trends include technology-mediated communication tools and narrative medicine applications.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Bill Gove Scholarship from the National Speakers’ Association
Through the Iona University Speakers' Center—which she founded—she mentors students and community members in public speaking and communication anxiety management. Her clinical work as vocal coach and accent modification specialist extends this mentorship into healthcare communication settings.
The Speakers' Center operates as a dedicated hub for communication skill development, integrating mindfulness techniques and clinical expertise to address both academic and professional communication challenges.
