at-risk individuals with language and literacy skills. Her commitment to multicultural education, pediatric language development, and community engagement is inspiring, and her leadership will help to shape the next generation of speech-language pathologists. Department of Speech-Language Pathology—Fort Lauderdale MEET TAMARA CARTER: A LEADING VOICE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Tamara J. Carter, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is a leader in speech-language pathology who possesses a passion for multicultural education and pediatric language development. As the new director of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, Carter is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment that prioritizes collaboration, respect, and professional growth. She envisions supporting the program in producing competent, confident, and culturally responsive future speech-language pathologists who will lead with excellence in clinical practice, research, and advocacy. Carter received her Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, a Master of Science degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Phoenix. Her academic achievements are matched by her impressive career, which includes working as a speech and related services program coordinator in a Metro Atlanta area school district and serving as the Metro Atlanta district representative. Her areas of specialization include multicultural education, as well as pediatric and school-age language development, disorders, and learning disabilities. She is particularly interested in exploring the intersection of health care and education settings and developing culturally responsive practices that support diverse populations. As a professor and dissertation chair, Carter teaches graduate courses and mentors students in their research endeavors. Her research interests include collaborative assessment and intervention services, as well as the social, political, and historical factors that influence these services. Because Carter is committed to giving back to her community, she has conducted book reviews for the Electronic Journal for English as a Second Language, consulted with early intervention programs, and worked to provide Tamara Carter 2
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