Leslie C. Lopez

Leslie C. Lopez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, serves as Assistant Professor and SLP Program Director in the Department of Communication Disorders at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center's School of Allied Health Professions. She holds dual certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Dr. Lopez's research integrates clinical speech-language pathology with public health frameworks, emphasizing population-level early identification of communication disorders, caregiver-focused health promotion for developmental concerns, and interdisciplinary team science in child development. Her work bridges quality improvement across health, education, and community service sectors through evidence-based educational interventions.

Professional credentials include Louisiana state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Health Education Specialist certification, and membership in the National Academies of Practice Speech-Language Pathology Academy.