Miguelina Zapata

Miguelina Zapata, PhD, CCC-SLP (She/Her/Hers), is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Howard University, where she also earned her PhD. A licensed and nationally certified bilingual speech-language pathologist, she specializes in early intervention and school-aged children.

Education:

• PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Howard University (2013)
• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Teachers College, Columbia University (2007)

Research Focus: Dr. Zapata's work centers on auditory processing disorders in bilingual children, cultural-linguistic diversity considerations, and non-biased assessment methodologies. She emphasizes equitable practices in diagnosis and treatment for linguistically diverse populations.

Teaching: Instructs courses including Phonetics, Articulation and Language Disorders, Phonological Disturbances, Voice/Fluency Disorders, and Language/Literacy Disorders in Children.