Meet The Team:
Morgan Jameson is an assistant professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis. Morgan received her doctorate in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University in 2024. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked clinically as a speech-language pathologist in a school setting with pre-K through post-secondary students. In her free time, Morgan enjoys board games, theatre, trivia, and hanging out with her husband and their cats.
Mariana McAlvin is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She completed her undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Her clinical interests include pediatrics, specifically speech sound disorders, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. She is dedicated to helping children communicate. She is excited to gain insight on communicative skills through this lab.
Laura Grace Ellis is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Memphis, earning a B.A.S in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language.
Her clinical interests include pediatrics, specifically speech sound disorders, articulation disorders, language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and adults with aphasia. She is excited to expand her knowledge of Neurodiversity while working in the lab.
Ray Printy is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She attended University at Buffalo SUNY for undergraduate studies and earned her B.A. in Linguistics in 2022.
Ray’s clinical interests include dysphagia, voice, aphasia, autism, language disorders and literacy in children and adults and neurodiversity affirming care. Outside of school and work they enjoy hiking and spending time with their dog Remi and wife Ankita.
Andriah Hawthorne is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology along with a specialty certificate in CSD and Public Health. She completed her undergraduate degree at Murray State University, earning a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Andriah’s clinical interests include working with populations of all ages (favorably adults/geriatrics) . She has interests in cognition and understanding neurodivergence regardless of it’s manifestation, as well as dysphagia, dysarthria. On the other hand she enjoys working with the adolescent age group navigating language disorders and how they show up in daily lives
Campbell Stewart is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Arkansas, earning a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Campbell’s clinical interests include pediatrics, specifically autism spectrum disorder, language disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. She is excited to serve as a Graduate Assistant in the lab.
Emma Fung is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She completed her undergraduate degree at Middle Tennessee State University, earning a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Emma’s clinical interests include dysphagia, traumatic brain injuries, autism, language disorders, and working with all populations.
Mikayla Camper is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2023. Mikayla’s clinical interests include dysphagia, aphasia, aural rehabilitation, neurodiversity-affirming care, and language disorders across the lifespan, with a particular interest in working with adults. She is excited to expand her understanding of neurodiversity and contribute to the lab’s work. In her free time, Mikayla enjoys spending time with her family, napping, and could happily eat pasta and seafood every day without getting tired of it.
Daja Lee is a graduate student at the University of Memphis pursuing a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans.
Daja’s clinical interests include language disorders in all populations, autism spectrum disorder, and emerging literacy and comprehension skills.
