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Saneta Thurmon is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences. She holds dual certifications in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and Audiology (CCC-A). Her roles include academic leadership, curriculum development, clinical supervision, and student mentorship.
Education: PhD in Higher Education Administration (Saint Louis University), MA in Speech-Language Pathology (University of Tennessee), and BA in Communication Disorders (Middle Tennessee State University). She also holds audiology certifications from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Research Interests: Pedagogy and clinical simulation for novice SLPs, interprofessional collaboration between SLPs and audiologists, counseling for cochlear implant patients, and educational leadership. She has published in Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association journals and presented at national conferences.
Professional Contributions: Vice President of the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA), ASHA Committee of Ambassadors, and advocate for legislative changes impacting audiologists (e.g., Medicare Audiologist Access Act). She also chairs the SLHS Student Ambassador Program and oversees recruitment and retention strategies.
Recognition: Multiple ACE Awards (ASHA), Most Influential Person award (SLU), and recognition for student mentorship. Her work emphasizes cultural competence and expanding access to hearing healthcare for underserved populations.
Community Engagement: Active in Webster Groves Presbyterian Church (Deacon), host family for international exchange students, and PTO leadership roles. She organizes blood drives and advocates for food security initiatives.
