2022 Award Recipients

Lee Holder Award for Excellence in Graduate Allied Health Education
Winner: Jessica Huddleston
Institution: University of Oklahoma – Health Science Center
Discipline / Program: Doctor of Audiology

Sidney D. Rodenberg Memorial Scholarship Award
Winner: Gabriela Pineros
Institution: University of Oklahoma – Health Science Center
Discipline / Program: Communication Sciences and Disorders 

Exceptional Student Professional Service Award
Winner: Whitney Bendorf
Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Discipline / Program: Physical Therapy

President’s Award for Excellence in Chapter Activities
Winner: West Chester University 

Alpha Eta Student Research Presentations & Awards
Winner #1: Alyssa Erin L. Guzman
Institution: Stockton University, School of Health Professions
Discipline / Program: Master of Science in Communication Disorders       
Research Title: Experiences of Racially/Ethnically Diverse Undergraduate Students Pursing Speech-Language Pathology

Winner #2: Kierra Feely
Institution: West Chester University of PA
Discipline / Program: MA in Speech Language Pathology
Research Title: Effectiveness of Non-Nutritive Sucking in Oral Readiness

Winner #3: Mary Farley
Institution: College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida
Discipline / Program: Social Work
Research Title: Access Barriers to Long-term Healthcare for Female Sexual Assault Survivors 

Winner #4: Kisha Jeaul Beltran
Institution: Saint Joseph’s University
Discipline / Program:  Occupational Therapy
Research Title: Telehealth Approach to Sleep Management and Perceived Stress using Mindfulness Meditation in Higher Education Students