Ana Rivera, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Campus
Dallas, TX
College
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Specialties
Neurological Disorders
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida
Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida
Research Interests
Neurogenic Communication Disorder
Relationship between cognition and bilingualism
Dr. Ana Rivera is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Dallas, TX campus. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. In 2017, she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Florida.
Dr. Rivera directs her research interests toward neurogenic communication disorders, bilingualism and their interaction with the human brain. She possesses proficiency as a bilingualism specialist and is dedicated to the assessment of linguistically diverse populations.
With more than 10 years of experience as a licensed speech-language pathologist, she specializes in adult and geriatric populations and possesses clinical insights through her work across various medical settings. Her professional footprint includes contributions to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and home health services. Additionally, her career encompasses service to pediatric populations, achieved through roles in private practice and teletherapy settings.