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Dawn Stanley
EDUCATION • SLPD in Speech Language Pathology Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions • M.S. in Speech Language Pathology
Southern University A&M College • B.A. in Mass Communications Southern University A&M College ENROLLED • Cohort 1
LOCATION • Baton Rouge, La.
Dawn Stanley has been a nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with more than 10 years of experience spanning higher education, public schools, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology where she prepares future clinicians through evidence-based instruction, clinical education, interprofessional collaboration, and mentorship. She is also the owner of DMS Therapy Services, LLC., where she provides speech and language services to school- aged children within her community. Dawn earned her Clinical Doctorate (SLPD) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU), where she advanced her expertise in clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and applied research. Throughout her career, she had demonstrated a commitment to professional leadership by serving in leadership roles within the state of Louisiana and national professional organizations. She served as the President of the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Legislative Chair, in which she assisted with advocacy to enact LA Senate Bill 34 to operationalize the Interstate Compact (ALSP-IC), which is a formal agreement among states that facilitate practice across state lines for SLP and audiologist. She currently serves as the Vice-President of RMU Alumni Association Board. Committed to lifelong learning and improving educational outcomes, Dawn is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Language and Literacy. She enrolled in the program to deepen her understanding of the science of reading and the cognitive and linguistic processes that support literacy development. As a speech-language pathologist, she recognizes that language is the foundation of literacy and that meaningful collaboration with classroom teachers and reading specialists is essential for promoting optimal literacy outcomes. Dawn’s professional philosophy is rooted in service, collaboration, and empowering others through education. Whether teaching university students, mentoring clinicians, conducting research, or providing direct therapy, she strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves. Her motto is “Just start the race and it’ll finish itself!”
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Ed.D. in Language and Literacy
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