Sherrill Ellis, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Private Practice
Clinical instructor, retired
Southern Connecticut State University
Communication Disorders Advisory Board
The Advisory Board for Sacred Heart University’s Department of Communication Disorders consists of accomplished professionals from across the field who provide strategic insights and expert advice that support the department’s mission within the College of Health Professions. Their perspectives contribute to the department's responsiveness to the evolving community and professional needs, ensuring that students are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to meet current and future needs of the profession.
Board Members
Laura D. Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP
Bridgeport Public Schools
Director, department of speech, language, hearing & OT services
Virginia M. Van Epps, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC
Connecticut Children’s
Clinical manager, SLP
Renee B. Dagostine, MA, CCC-SLP
Ahlbin Rehabilitation Center at Bridgeport Hospital
Speech-language pathologist
Meredith Kras, MA, CCC-SLP
Hamden Public Schools
Speech-language pathologist
Kerry Murphy, M.Ed., MA, CCC-A/SLP
Stamford Public Schools
District department head, speech-language pathology & audiology
John Gerrity, MA, CCC-SLP
Yale New Haven Hospital
Outpatient speech pathology supervisor
Lisa Dahlstrom, CCC-SLP
New Canaan Public Schools
Speech pathologist
Janelle Jansson, CCC-SLP
Benchmark Health Services
Early intervention specialist
Michele Snapper, MA, CCC-SLP
Private Practice
Private practitioner