Lamitra Baez

Lamitra Baez is a full-time Professor and Graduate Program Director for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at Loma Linda University. She has been affiliated with the university since 2017 and has over 20 years of clinical experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist, specializing in pediatric populations. Her roles include teaching undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate courses in areas like Bilingualism/Biculturalism, Clinical Practicum, and Early Childhood Language Disorders, alongside clinical instruction in the Loma Linda Early Intervention Clinic.

• PhD in Educational Psychology (2019, Capella University)
• M.S. and B.A. in Communicative Disorders (San Francisco State University)

Dr. Baez's research focuses on culturally competent teaching, special education referrals, and bilingualism. Her notable work includes a dissertation exploring cultural competence's impact on educational outcomes for African American students. She actively participates in professional boards and committees to advance the SLP profession and student mentorship.

Her certifications include the Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA, 2004) and California Speech-Language Pathology licensure. She emphasizes clinical training for students and has contributed to curricular development in speech-language pathology.