Jennifer M. Eggert

Jennifer M. Eggert, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marquette University's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology within the College of Health Sciences. She supervises clinical training at Gigi's Playhouse in Fox Point, WI, specializing in interventions for children with Down Syndrome and developmental disabilities.

• B.S. & M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Research Focus:
Jennifer's clinical expertise centers on oral-motor/feeding disorders and neurodevelopmental treatment for infants, toddlers, and school-age children with congenital/acquired diagnoses. She works extensively with medically fragile pediatric populations, including tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent children, and specializes in caregiver counseling for socioeconomically diverse families.

Professional Achievements:
Certified in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approaches. Current Convention Chair and former President (2022-2024) of the Wisconsin Speech Language Hearing Association (WSHA).

• WSHA 2013 Speech Language Pathologist of the Year
• ASHA ACE Award recipient
• 2016 BIZTimes Healthcare Hero

Clinical Leadership:
Directed off-campus practicum training in pediatric speech pathology while teaching graduate-level courses including diagnostic methods and clinical supervision.