Esther E. Herring

Esther E. Herring, MS, CCC-SLP is an Instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She holds dual roles as Coordinator of the Marjorie Nicholas Aphasia Center and clinical appointment at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Her research focuses on post-stroke aphasia recovery, health equity, and interprofessional education. Key contributions include developing the Stroke Outcomes Measures and the Behavioral Activation Treatment Program for Aphasia (BAT-RA). She teaches clinical coursework and advocates for patient-centered care through leadership roles in the National Aphasia Association and Aphasia Access.

Education:

• BA in Linguistics, Rice University (Houston, TX)
• MS in Speech-Language Pathology, MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA)

Research Interests:

• Post-stroke aphasia recovery trends
• Language and quality-of-life outcomes in neurological disorders
• Interprofessional collaboration in clinical education
• Health equity in aphasia care
• Standardized outcome measurement tools

Awards:

• 2024: Pillars of Excellence Balint Team Award
• 2023: Tedy’s Team Stroke Recovery Fellowship
• 2022: MGH IHP’s 50 for the Next 50 Award

Grants & Leadership:

• Principal Investigator for BAT-RA development grant
• Coordinator of student-led aphasia clinic
• Leadership in National Aphasia Association

Her work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with research through innovative programs like the IMPACT Practice Center’s interprofessional learning initiatives.