Dr. Stacey Rimikis

Biography

Stacey Rimikis is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She is also the Director of the Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology. Dr. Rimikis completed her Ph.D. at NYU Steinhardt in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, and her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at Queens College, CUNY. Additionally, she holds a B.A. from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Her expertise lies in acquired neurogenic communication disorders, aphasia, and neurocognitive disorders. Her research investigates the underlying mechanisms of language processing and production in both impaired and unimpaired populations, which guide the development of clinical interventions. Recent research lines examine the influence of phonological patterns and language morphological impairments on individual differences, as well as the semantic processing impact on lexical retrieval. Dr. Rimikis is an experienced practicing speech-language pathologist specializing in communication and swallowing impairments in adult and geriatric populations. She holds clinical certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and has obtained New York State licensure in speech-language pathology. The programs offered by the Communicative Sciences and Disorders Program provide rigorous training for students pursuing high-quality education in speech-language pathology.

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