Graduate Members

Emily B. Goldberg

Emily is a licensed speech language pathologist (SLP) currently pursuing a Ph.D, in the Department of Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. She is also a trainee in the Center for Neural Basis of Cognition training program, and a fellow on the Behavioral Brain research training program. Emily's research examines the influence of sleep disturbance on language re-learning that supports treatment outcomes in post-stroke aphasia. She is currently leading the Team Sleep project, which is actively recruiting individuals with post-stroke aphasia across the U.S.

Julia Park

Julia Park is a second-year graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. She graduated from Wellesley College in 2019 with a B.A. in Music and Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences with a concentration in Psychology. Julia is part of the SPICES project and is interested in researching behavioral treatment approaches for people with aphasia. In her free time, she enjoys attending orchestral concerts, taking walks, and convincing friends to join her for coffee dates.

Hannah Kirsch

Hannah Kirsch is a post-baccalaureate student at the University of Pittsburgh, where she also earned her Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Linguistics in 2022. As part of Team SPICES, she enjoys exploring research related to aphasia treatment and language processing. Hannah plans to begin her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology this fall. Outside of the lab, Hannah can often be found crocheting, baking, and playing with her two cats.

Lexi Laconi

Lexi Laconi is a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh in Communication Science with a minor in Secondary Education. She is currently assisting with the SPICES project at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. Her research interests include language and cognition, as well as applicable treatments for people with aphasia.

Hannah Kramer

Hannah Kramer is a first-year graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2022 with her B.A. in Communication Science and Disorders and certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. She is interested in exploring treatments for individuals with aphasia and is currently involved and assisting with the SPICES project in the lab.