Elizabeth Hoover

Elizabeth Hoover is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Boston University, where she also serves as Clinical Director of the Aphasia Resource Center. Her clinical and research expertise centers on neurogenic communication disorders, with specialization in stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson's disease rehabilitation.

Her educational foundation includes:

• BA from University of California, Los Angeles
• MS from California State University, Hayward
• PhD from Boston University School of Medicine

Dr. Hoover's research program systematically advances aphasia rehabilitation through three interconnected pillars: (1) developing evidence-based implementation tools for global clinical adoption, (2) innovating conversation-based interventions for severe aphasia including telepractice delivery, and (3) pioneering psychosocial outcome measurement through qualitative identity-focused approaches. Her work consistently bridges laboratory research with real-world clinical application, particularly through the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System framework.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2024)
• Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Award (2024)
• Gerry Cormier Communicative Access Award (2021)

As an educator, Dr. Hoover trains future clinicians through graduate courses in Motor Speech Disorders and Aphasia while supervising clinical practicum. Her lab operates as a dynamic nexus where clinical service, student training, and international research collaborations converge to advance evidence-based neurorehabilitation practices. Current projects focus on telepractice optimization, cross-cultural implementation barriers, and identity-centered rehabilitation models.