Dori Smith

Dr. Dori Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, specializing in voice and laryngeal airway disorders. She holds a DMA in vocal performance and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Arizona. Her clinical practice spans the UA Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and Banner University Medical Center North Campus.

Education:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Vocal Performance, University of Arizona
• Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Arizona

Research & Clinical Interests: Dr. Smith focuses on singing voice rehabilitation, pediatric voice therapy, gender-affirming voice interventions, and age-related dysphonia. She collaborates with Dr. Robin Samlan and Natalie Monahan in the University of Arizona Voice Lab. Her work integrates vocal health education through community workshops and lectures.

Labs/Teams: University of Arizona Voice Lab (collaborative research on age-related voice disorders).

Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA), Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Arizona).