Rossana Ramires

Rossana Ramires is a Clinical Educator at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, based in Austin, TX. She joined the institution in January 2024, contributing to the MS-SLP Program Campus. Her expertise lies in clinical education, focusing on individualized treatment for clients with speech and language disorders, orofacial/craniofacial development issues, and feeding disorders. Ramires emphasizes a teamwork approach and cultural/linguistic diversity in her practice.

Education:

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (Brazil)
• Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, Metodista Izabela Hendrix University Center (Brazil)
• Certificate in Public Health, Southern Cross University (Brazil)

Research Interests: Clinical supervision, bilingualism, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and multiculturalism. She actively addresses speech disorders, abnormal craniofacial development, and feeding challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Her work integrates cultural competence, particularly for bilingual populations.

Awards and Certifications:

• OMTS Certification from the Brazilian Federal Council
• Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology Certification from Teachers College, Columbia University
• ASHA Member (Special Interest Groups: Administration/Supervision, Swallowing Disorders, and Cultural Diversity)

Languages: Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. She advocates for equitable care in multilingual settings. No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned in the text.