Leslie C. Lopez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Speech-Language Pathogy Assistant Professor
llope4@lsuhsc.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (2019) University of Louisville
M.S. (2004) Southern Illinois University
B.S. (2002) Southern Illinois University
LICENSURE
Louisiana license in Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
National Board Certified Specialist in Child Language
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Public Health Association
Louisiana Public Health Association
DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES
Course Instructor - Diagnostics; Research Methods; Language Learning/Language Disorders
in School-age Children; Fluency; Special Populations/Autism
Clinical Supervision at LSUHSC Speech-language Clinic - autism spectrum disorder;
early intervention; preschool and school-age language and literacy
LEND Faculty Mentor
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Early identification of speech-language issues at the population level; interdisciplinary
child health and development; team science; the exploration of health promotion activities
and educational interventions that engage and empower providers and caregivers of
young children with developmental concerns to understand and talk about child development
confidently
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Program Director - HRSA Grant #6 H17MC45457‐01‐02 (2022-2027)
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Ambassador to Louisiana (2022-2024)