Melissa Raymond

Melissa Raymond is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Biola University. She joined Biola in 2021, organizing clinical externship placements and maintaining community clinical affiliations. Her clinical expertise includes acute care and outpatient rehabilitation for patients with swallowing and communication disorders following neurological injuries or medical diagnoses, complemented by administrative experience in project management and teamwork.

Education:

• B.A. from Chapman University in Integrated Educational Studies
• M.S. from Chapman University in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Her research interests focus on medical speech-language pathology, clinical externship coordination, and integrating faith-based values into therapeutic practices. Raymond emphasizes individualized care through home health services and aims to influence future therapists to serve with professional and ethical values.

Professional Affiliations:

• Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD)
• California Speech-Hearing Association (CSHA)
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Melissa Raymond contributes to Biola University’s academic and clinical training programs, combining technical proficiency with a commitment to functional, patient-centered care.