Jordynn Koroschetz, MA, CCC-SLP

Jordynn is a certified speech-language pathologist and doctoral student working in the Speech Physiology Lab. After earning her master’s degree at the University at Buffalo, she completed her clinical fellowship at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin with a focus on adult dysphagia. 

Research Interests & Career Goals: Jordynn’s research interests center around the use of interaction analysis to study breakdowns during the conversations of people with communication difficulties. She has previously applied this technique to analyze conversations mediated by augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and hopes to expand the approach to the study of speech and voice problems in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases.

Ellie Schieltz, MA, CF-SLP

Ellie is a PhD student under Dr. Jessica Huber and Dr. Kaila Stipancic. Her main research interest includes the importance of the respiratory system and speech in individuals with motor speech disorders and degenerative diseases. In the future, Ellie hopes to work at a university, either teaching or performing research. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and spending time with animals.

Our Graduate Students:

Jillian Flint, B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders

Jillian is currently a second-year speech-language pathology graduate student at the University at Buffalo working in the Speech Physiology Lab. Prior to attending UB, Jillian attended the University of Vermont, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Research Interests & Career Goals: Jillian’s research interests revolve around providing meaningful contribution to research projects that advance our understanding of speech and language disorders, with a current focus in the involvement of the respiratory system in speech production. Her career goals include working as a pediatric speech-language pathologist and helping children improve their ability to communicate their wants and needs.

Hailey Robson, B.A., Psychology

Hailey is a second-year SLP graduate student working as a research assistant in the Speech and Physiology lab. She attended Binghamton University and earning her Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2024, minoring in Speech and Hearing sciences, and Education. She is currently working to complete her Masters’ Thesis on the long-term effectiveness of the SpeechVive prosthesis.

Research Interests & Career Goals: Hailey’s current research interests are focused on advancing knowledge on the effectiveness of the SpeechVive device as a long-term treatment approach to improving speech in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Hailey is interested in working with individuals who have diverse speech and language needs and is considering pursuing a PhD in the future.

Jannat Khalil Sheikh, HBSc, Biology for Health Sciences and Psychology

Jannat was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, where she majored in Biology for Health Sciences and Psychology, before arriving at SUNY University at Buffalo to pursue a MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her academic background reflects her passion for health and communication sciences. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places. 

Research Interests & Career Goals: Jannat’s research interests include neurodegenerative diseases and their effects on speech and memory. She is particularly interested in how changes in the brain impact communication and cognitive function over time.  Her career goals include working as a speech-language pathologist in early intervention, supporting young children and their families during the critical stages of speech and language development.