Vera Gutierrez-Clellen

Vera Gutierrez-Clellen is a Professor at San Diego State University's School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences within the College of Education. Her research focuses on bilingual language acquisition in children with typical and impaired development, addressing cultural and linguistic diversity through tools like the Bilingual English-Spanish Assessment (BESA).

• Developed the first culturally responsive language assessment tool for Latino children
• Provided expert consultation for California infant/toddler programs and preschool standards
• Served on national peer review panels for ASHA, NIH-NIDCD, and U.S. Department of Education
• Appointed to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advisory committee for Head Start performance measures