Jairus-Joaquin Matthews, PhD., CCC-SLP

Jairus-Joaquin Matthews, PhD-CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist and associate professor in Speech-Language Pathology. He has practiced in public schools, geriatric home health, private practice, and the hospital setting. He has also worked with business professionals on accent training and professional athletes on communication training. Dr. Matthews teaches courses in assessment of communication disorders, counseling in communication disorders, communication disorders in multicultural populations within a global society, neurogenic communication disorders, and voice disorders. His research interests are in the areas of culturally responsive assessment, the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students, and workforce diversity and inclusion.