Carla Wood, professor and director of the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University, has been named a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The ASHA fellowship is considered one of the highest honors in the field and is awarded to fewer than 25 individuals each year who have made significant contributions to speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech and hearing science.
Dean Michelle Kazmer of the College of Communication and Information commented on Wood’s selection: “Dr. Carla Wood’s recognition as an ASHA Fellow is not only a testament to her extraordinary achievements, but also a reflection of the School of Communication Science and Disorders’ commitment to national leadership and innovation in our field. Her dedication inspires our entire community, demonstrating how the impact of excellent scholarship can elevate our college, our university, and the discipline as a whole.”
Wood has participated in ASHA activities for over three decades as a certified speech-language pathologist. She noted that this honor highlights the collaborative nature within her professional community. “This recognition is another reflection of the vibrant community of scholars that contributes to such attainments,” Wood said. “I feel even more dedicated to nominating and putting our outstanding colleagues forward for the Fellowship so that our faculty in SCSD are elected each year.”
She also remarked on her longstanding involvement with ASHA: “Wood’s work with ASHA has been so substantial that Wood said her ‘three children grew up believing that the ASHA national conference was an annual holiday between Halloween and Thanksgiving.’”
Reflecting on her career at Florida State University, Wood stated: “I am celebrating my twentieth year at FSU, with continuous federal grant funding since 2008, thanks to great colleagues and partnerships at FSU. In that time, I have witnessed SCSD double in size and the number of faculty members with federal research and training grants, embodying the principle that ‘a rising tide lifts all ships.’”
Looking ahead, Wood plans to continue supporting various initiatives within SCSD including research projects, academic programs, clinical services, and training opportunities.
More information about SCSD can be found at https://commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/.
