Dr. Carmen Ana Ramos-Pizarro is an esteemed Assistant Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of the District of Columbia, specializing in voice science, disorders, and gender-affirming voice care, with a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness, innovation in clinical education, and the integration of artificial intelligence tools in speech-language pathology.
Experience
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology: Voice Science and Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology, Summa Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, Magna Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Roles
Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology Program, UDC, 2016-Present Member, DEHS Curriculum Committee, UDC, 2024-25 Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (DEPC) of the Division of Education, Health, and Social Work’s Division (DEHS), UDC, 2022-24 Facilitator, Curriculum Revision Ad-Hoc Committee, Speech-Language Pathology Program, UDC, 2023-Present Coordinator Voice & Speech Clinical Skills Lab, Speech-Language Pathology Program, UDC, 2018-Present
Courses Taught
Voice Disorders Speech Science Clinical Practicum Didactic Level 2 Simulation Clinic The Art & Science of the Singing Voice
Expertise
Teaching foundational speech science concepts and their application to speech disorders Teaching basic concepts in assessing and treating voice disorders and upper airway conditions Clinical supervision of graduate speech-language pathology pre-service clinicians in gender-affirming voice care clinic Skill Building in the use of digital and computerized assessment and intervention tools Skill-building in the application of artificial intelligence tools to speech-language pathology
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Gender-affirming voice care for gender diverse people; use of simulation-based education in the training of pre-service SLP clinicians; leveraging the use of generative artificial intelligence tools in the training of communication skills; diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the private sector
Impact
Selected Publications
Fleming Hamilton, A., Ramos-Pizarro, C.A. Rivera Pérez, J.F. González, W. & Beverly-Ducker, K.L. (2020). Exploring cultural responsiveness: Guided scenarios for communication sciences and disorders (CSD) professionals. Asha Press.
Ramos-Pizarro, C.A. (2020). Supporting and working with transgender and gender-diverse people. The Multicultural Issues Board Subcommittee on Gender Diversity in collaboration with The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (L’GASP),
Byrd, A., Ramos-Pizarro, C. A. & Lee, S. A. (n.d.) From my perspective/opinion: Revealing Anti-Asian sentiment in the classroom and workplace. ASHA Leader Magazine.
Kalunga, R., Ramos-Pizarro, C.A. Elshobokshy, F. & Gurley Nettles, T. (2024). Transitioning to a virtual reality-infused curriculum in clinical sciences education: A roadmap.
Chang, C. & Ramos-Pizarro, C.A. (2024). Physiology of phonation.
Selected Presentations
Ramos-Pizarro, C.A. & Ottey, N.A. (2024). Expanding opportunities for diversity of speech-language pathology students seeking medical externships and clinical fellowship positions. The Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, Washington.
Fox, C., Ramos-Pizarro, C.A., Halpern, A., Guse, L., & Tuccitto, J. (2024). Rising to the challenge: Cultural responsiveness in LSVT treatments. The Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, Washington.
Ramos-Pizarro, C.A. (2024). Artificial intelligence for communication professionals and audiology. The Annual Convention of the Puerto Rican Organization of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
Ramos-Pizarro, C.A., Hayes, A., Liu, Y. & Ottey, N.A. (2023). Rubric for self-evaluation of NSF grant applications. The CIRCLe ConveningMeeting National Science Foundation.
Ramos-Pizarro, A. & Cortes, A. (2023). Foundations of cultural responsiveness: Strategies for communication disorders professionals in their service to the LGBT+ community in Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican Organization of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
Selected Grants
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2024). Cloud library of simulations in cultural responsiveness: Enhancing training in cultural responsiveness in speech-language pathology clinical education.
University of the District of Columbia. (2018). Simulation as a tool to teach auditory-perceptual evaluation skills.
Recognitions
Visionary Poster Award, Annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, 2024 Selected speaker for the the10th Annual Women in STEM Forum, UDC, 2024 Fellow, AI Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences Mock Review Panels, 2023 Distinguished Award for Poster Presentation, Albizu University, 2023 Continuing Education Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2022 Excel Award for Technical Book, AM&P Network Association Council Awards, 2021
Invited Participations
Ramos-Pizarro, C.A., Moxley, A. & Goldberg, A.C. (2020). Embracing cultural responsiveness and inclusivity in speech-language pathology telepractice services for gender diverse people. Oregon Speech-Language & Hearing Association.
Moxley, A. Ramos-Pizarro, C.A., & Goldberg, A.C. (2020).Embracing cultural responsiveness and inclusivity in communication sciences and disorders when serving gender diverse people. DC Speech and Hearing Association.
