Dr. Denise Cruz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Denise Cruz is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She holds a BA and MA in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences from Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York. With extensive experience in various communication and rehabilitation settings, her clinical interests focus on areas such as rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients, swallowing disorders, and voice disorders. She is a committed advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of speech-language pathology and actively recruits and mentors underrepresented students. Mrs. Cruz is also clinically active, providing evaluations and treatment for pediatric and geriatric clients with communicative and swallowing impairments. She is a certified professional with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and serves on the board of the New York State Education Department's Office of Professions.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.