Dr. Barbara T . Schmidt Has Retired It is difficult for many alumni and faculty to think of Molloy CSD, and not also think fondly of Dr. Barbara T. Schmidt. Having founded the bachelor's program in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology and the M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program, Dr. Schmidt will always share a close association with the department and her faculty and former students/colleagues. Dr. Schmidt ensured that the M.S. program she designed was both innovative and service driven. She ensured students not only learned and practiced the most current evidence-based practice techniques, such as with state-of-the-art instrumentation, but also that the students would be immersed in service. Though she moved on to an administrative role as Associate Provost in the years prior to her retirement, Dr. Schmidt remained a valued mentor to the program faculty throughout her time at Molloy. While happily retired, and enjoying some increased time at the beach, no one will be surprised to learn that she is still making her mark in the language and literacy world through volunteering as a reading tutor for English Language Learners. We thank you Dr. Schmidt! You are greatly missed!
WELCOMING NEW FACULTY Welcome New Faculty
Professor Malikah Williams
Professor Williams received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology at Hampton University in Virginia. As a speech-language pathologist, Professor Williams has 13 years of experience working with children in early intervention and school districts, as well as the geriatric population in skilled nursing facilities and acute care. She is currently practicing at a skilled nursing facility where she also supervises student externs and finds dysphagia and aphasia particularly interesting. At Molloy, Professor Williams provides clinical education both at Molloy’s Speech, Language and Hearing Center, and at Community Care Clinic events. She has been at Molloy for three years and finds the most rewarding part of her job is seeing progress happen. Professor Williams believes that as a speech-language pathologist you put in a lot of work, but when you witness progress happening, you know you're doing the right thing.
Professor Kristen Keating,MS CCC-SLP TSSLD
Professor Kristin Keating received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology at Hunter College and has 11 years of clinical experience. Currently, she is a clinical faculty member in Molloy CSD and splits her time between the Molloy University Speech, Language, and Hearing Center and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the department. Professor Keating also participates in the Community Care Mobile Clinic events and runs a bilingual language and literacy enhancement group funded through Molloy’s Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant. Professor Keating likes working with clients of all ages and takes a client-centered approach. When asked what the most rewarding part of her job is, she replied that it is watching the students grow, reach their potential, and gain confidence as clinicians. She loves attending the students’ graduations and celebrating the students in any way possible. Professor Keating began her third year at Molloy this fall of 2025.
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