RaMonda Horton is an associate professor in the speech-language pathology program at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She obtained a Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in preschool and school-based environments. Dr. Horton’s work in university settings involves researching the relationship between sociocultural and sociolinguistic factors and children’s communication. She also teaches courses on communication disorders, disabilities, and culture. Dr. Horton has delivered multiple presentations and workshops on the topics of language, communication, diversity, equity, and justice. Her work has been published in various SLP professional journals and books. Dr. Horton promotes the importance of social justice and equity-focused perspectives in speech-language pathology educational and health care settings. She looks forward to working on the CHAT board.
