Ellayne Ganzfried

Ellayne Ganzfried is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Pace University's College of Health Professions. She serves as Director of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Center and, since 2024, as Director of the Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP), where she leads initiatives to integrate collaborative, patient-centered care into health professions education.

• MS, Speech-Language Pathology – Boston University, 1984
• BA, Education of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped – Brooklyn College, 1982

Her research and professional work focus on aphasia advocacy, interprofessional education, and clinical leadership. She emphasizes holistic, collaborative approaches to communication disorders and has developed innovative programs that bridge clinical practice with education and policy. Her work promotes awareness, equity, and team-based care across healthcare settings.

The body of her recent scholarly output reflects a strong commitment to interprofessional collaboration, aphasia education, and clinical training. Themes include pediatric feeding, global health initiatives in South Africa, leadership development, and creative therapeutic interventions such as drama therapy for adults with aphasia. Her publications and presentations demonstrate a consistent trajectory toward advancing patient-centered, team-based models in speech-language pathology.

Ellayne has received numerous honors, including:

• Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Distinguished Practitioner Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP)
• Dean’s Service Award (2024)
• Special Recognition Award from Boston University (2024)
• Multiple Distinguished and Honors Awards from state and national associations

She actively mentors students as faculty advisor for the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association chapter and contributes to academic governance through committees at Pace University, ASHA, ABET, and NAP. Her leadership extends to curriculum development, accreditation, and interprofessional policy, demonstrating a sustained commitment to excellence in clinical education and healthcare innovation.

Ellayne leads the Speech, Language, and Hearing Center and the newly established Office of IPECP, which serves as a hub for fostering collaboration among students, faculty, and staff across health disciplines. These initiatives are central to preparing graduates for modern, team-based healthcare environments.