Fei-Lin Hsiao

Fei-Lin Hsiao is an Associate Professor and Program Director for Music Therapy at the Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus. She also serves as the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Holding a PhD in Music Education from the University of Iowa and an MA in Music Therapy from New York University, she combines clinical expertise with academic leadership. Her research focuses on music therapy education, inclusive pedagogy for students with disabilities, multicultural practice, and auditory rehabilitation. She contributes to editorial boards of Music Therapy Perspectives and has held leadership roles in the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

• Education: PhD (University of Iowa), MA (New York University)
• Credentials: Board-Certified Music Therapist, Teaching Credentials in Music & Special Education

Her work bridges clinical practice and academia through cross-disciplinary projects like the SEED-funded initiative to improve accessibility for students with disabilities. Her publications address music therapy methodologies and disability inclusion in higher education.

• Awards: 2016 SEED Fund (disability inclusion project)

As an advocate for equity, she leads faculty development programs and collaborates nationally on music therapy education standards.