Trish Kelley-Nazzaro

Trish Kelley-Nazzaro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she also directs the Literacy & Language Certificate of Advanced Study Program. She holds ASHA certification as a Speech Language Pathologist and dual teaching certification in Massachusetts as an SLP and reading specialist.

Education:

• EdD, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
• CAS, Language and Literacy, MGH Institute of Health Professions
• MS, Communication Science and Disorders, Boston University
• BA, Biology (minor Chemistry), Summa Cum Laude, Regis College

Her research focuses on language and literacy disabilities, culturally responsive interventions, and technology's role in literacy development across childhood to adolescence. She has extensive clinical experience in public schools and hospital settings, including supervising graduate students at Mass General Hospital's Speech-Language Pathology Department and the Voice and Speech Lab at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Awards:

• Summa Cum Laude, Regis College (Biology)
• Graduation with Distinction, Boston University (MS)

Her professional roles include prior service as Outpatient Supervisor at MGH and clinical work spanning hospital and school environments, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in literacy and language support.