Marni Johnson Martin

Marni Johnson Martin is an Associate Professor of Audiology and Audiology Clinical Coordinator at the University of South Dakota's Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, concurrently serving as Medical Assistant Director at the Center for Disabilities. Her clinical and research work prioritizes underserved populations through practical audiological interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

• Au.D., Clinical Doctorate in Audiology, Salus University, 2006
• MA, Communication Disorders, Audiology, University of South Dakota, 2002
• BA, Communication Disorders and Psychology, University of South Dakota, 2000

Her research program integrates interprofessional collaboration, aural rehabilitation, and hearing conservation with specialized focus on pediatric/educational audiology in resource-limited settings. Current projects address accessibility gaps through community-based partnerships and clinical innovation, emphasizing real-world applicability of audiological science.

Publication analysis reveals consistent contributions to central auditory processing disorder assessment methodologies and early hearing intervention systems over the past 15 years, with increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary frameworks and underserved population access.

Scientific Awards:

• Blair and Linda Tremere Faculty Service Award, University of South Dakota College of Arts and Sciences, 2017
• Nominee for Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of South Dakota, 2017
• ASHA Leadership Development Program in Audiology, 2016
• SDSLHA Honors of the Association, 2011
• Pi Beta Phi Faculty of the Month, University of South Dakota, 2010

Secured $1.2M in grant funding including a five-year Maternal and Child Health Bureau LEND supplement (2016-2021) developing pediatric audiology training for neurodevelopmental disorders, and a College of Arts & Sciences diversity curriculum grant (2015). Her clinical mentorship oversees audiology students through the Scottish Rite Speech, Language, and Hearing Center.

As Medical Assistant Director of the Center for Disabilities, she leads cross-disciplinary teams implementing evidence-based practices for individuals with communication disorders across South Dakota's healthcare and educational systems.