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Meet Your 2026-2027 Cal State LA NSSLHA Board and Representatives
Chapter Advisor
Dr. Ian Morton
Dr. Ian Morton is a proud Golden Eagle alum and member of the 2015 SLP MA cohort at CSULA. He enjoys discussing complex syntax, phonology, interesting books, and college basketball. Most of the time, you can find Dr. Morton in his office (KH B106B) drinking too much coffee.
Dr. Ian Morton is a proud Golden Eagle alum and member of the 2015 SLP MA cohort at CSULA. He enjoys discussing complex syntax, phonology, interesting books, and college basketball. Most of the time, you can find Dr. Morton in his office (KH B106B) drinking too much coffee.
Chapter Advisor
Dr. Ellis
Dr. Ellis completed her B.A. at San Diego State University and her clinical work as well as her Ph.D. in Language and Communicative Disorders at San Diego State University & University of California, San Diego. Dr. Ellis is clinically certified and licensed in Speech Language Pathology. Her research interests focus on lexical and cognitive processing skills in early language delay, specifically word learning and vocabulary knowledge in children who are late talkers. Additional areas of interest include parent and caregiver coaching, clincal education and supporting underrepresented student pathways to the field of CSD.
Dr. Ellis completed her B.A. at San Diego State University and her clinical work as well as her Ph.D. in Language and Communicative Disorders at San Diego State University & University of California, San Diego. Dr. Ellis is clinically certified and licensed in Speech Language Pathology. Her research interests focus on lexical and cognitive processing skills in early language delay, specifically word learning and vocabulary knowledge in children who are late talkers. Additional areas of interest include parent and caregiver coaching, clincal education and supporting underrepresented student pathways to the field of CSD.
Co-President
Julia Alvarado
Hello, my name is Julia and I am honored to serve as one of the Co-Presidents for NSSLHA! I earned my B.A. in Communicative Disorders here at Cal State LA and am now in my Masters Program to becoming an SLP. Aside from school I love to read, run, go for long walks, and hang out with my fur babies during my free time. I’m so excited to help lead this community and look forward to connecting with others as we’re embarking on the journey of becoming SLPs.
Hello, my name is Julia and I am honored to serve as one of the Co-Presidents for NSSLHA! I earned my B.A. in Communicative Disorders here at Cal State LA and am now in my Masters Program to becoming an SLP. Aside from school I love to read, run, go for long walks, and hang out with my fur babies during my free time. I’m so excited to help lead this community and look forward to connecting with others as we’re embarking on the journey of becoming SLPs.
Co-President
Daniela Baffigo
Hello! My name is Daniela and I am one of the 2026 NSSHLA Co-Presidents! I went to Mt. San Antonio College before transferring to Cal State LA to finish my B.A in Communicative Disorders, and now have continued on to complete the Master’s program here as well! I have loved being a part of NSSLHA since being at Cal State LA and appreciate the community we have in the club and in the COMD department. I am looking forward to the year ahead!
Hello! My name is Daniela and I am one of the 2026 NSSHLA Co-Presidents! I went to Mt. San Antonio College before transferring to Cal State LA to finish my B.A in Communicative Disorders, and now have continued on to complete the Master’s program here as well! I have loved being a part of NSSLHA since being at Cal State LA and appreciate the community we have in the club and in the COMD department. I am looking forward to the year ahead!
Vice President
Rayna Zborovsky
Hi! I am Rayna, the CSULA 2026 NSSHLA Vice-President! I am a first-year SLP Graduate student and I am so excited to take on this role! I graduated from USC in May with a degree in Health and Human Sciences. I am excited to get to know the CSULA COMD community more through NSSHLA. A fun fact about me is that I have the cutest pug ever (with it’s own insta page!). Please feel free to reach out anytime!
Hi! I am Rayna, the CSULA 2026 NSSHLA Vice-President! I am a first-year SLP Graduate student and I am so excited to take on this role! I graduated from USC in May with a degree in Health and Human Sciences. I am excited to get to know the CSULA COMD community more through NSSHLA. A fun fact about me is that I have the cutest pug ever (with it’s own insta page!). Please feel free to reach out anytime!
Co-Treasurer
Jessica Pegg
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Pegg, and I’m excited to serve as your 2026 CSULA NSSLHA Co-Treasurer! I recently graduated from Cal State LA with my bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, with interests in school-based speech therapy and early intervention. A fun fact about me is that I spent my first 2 1/2 years of college preparing to become a pediatric dentist before realizing that speech-language pathology was my true passion. Outside of school, I’m a professional nanny and pet sitter (6 years and counting!) and a proud dog mom to a golden retriever named Ivy. Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you’d like to connect!
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Pegg, and I’m excited to serve as your 2026 CSULA NSSLHA Co-Treasurer! I recently graduated from Cal State LA with my bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, with interests in school-based speech therapy and early intervention. A fun fact about me is that I spent my first 2 1/2 years of college preparing to become a pediatric dentist before realizing that speech-language pathology was my true passion. Outside of school, I’m a professional nanny and pet sitter (6 years and counting!) and a proud dog mom to a golden retriever named Ivy. Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you’d like to connect!
Co-Treasurer
Christina Toapanta
Hi everyone! My name is Christina Toapanta, and I’m a first year graduate student in the Communication Disorders program here at Cal State LA. I’m excited to Serve as NSSLHA’s Co-Treasurer this year. I’m looking forward to working closely with the board and supporting our members through the year.
Hi everyone! My name is Christina Toapanta, and I’m a first year graduate student in the Communication Disorders program here at Cal State LA. I’m excited to Serve as NSSLHA’s Co-Treasurer this year. I’m looking forward to working closely with the board and supporting our members through the year.
Co-Secretary
Isabelle Rusk
Hi!! My name is Isabelle and I’m so excited to be a part of NSSHLA as Co-Secretary. I completed my undergraduate degree at Occidental College majoring in Cognitive Science, I did my post-bacc here at CSULA, and now I’m a first-year graduate student! In my free time I love to read, eat, and spend time with my loved ones. Feel free to email me at irusk2@calstatela.edu
Hi!! My name is Isabelle and I’m so excited to be a part of NSSHLA as Co-Secretary. I completed my undergraduate degree at Occidental College majoring in Cognitive Science, I did my post-bacc here at CSULA, and now I’m a first-year graduate student! In my free time I love to read, eat, and spend time with my loved ones. Feel free to email me at irusk2@calstatela.edu
Co-Secretary
Cristina Muñoz
Hi! I’m Cristina, and I’ll be serving as your Co-Secretary. I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology from Arizona State University, completed a post-bac at Cal State University, LA, and am now a first-year graduate student. Woo! Outside of school, I love spending time with friends and family, raising my orange cat Mango, and exploring new creative hobbies. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at cmunoz85@calstatela.edu!
Hi! I’m Cristina, and I’ll be serving as your Co-Secretary. I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology from Arizona State University, completed a post-bac at Cal State University, LA, and am now a first-year graduate student. Woo! Outside of school, I love spending time with friends and family, raising my orange cat Mango, and exploring new creative hobbies. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at cmunoz85@calstatela.edu!
Co-Newsletter/ Social Media
Diana Oregon
Hi, my name is Diana! I’m a first-year graduate student and I am excited to be part of the newsletter and social media team. I received my B.A. from CSULA in 2022 and spent the past 3 years working in early intervention and with school-aged children. These experiences inspired me to return to school and pursue my masters in SLP. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Hi, my name is Diana! I’m a first-year graduate student and I am excited to be part of the newsletter and social media team. I received my B.A. from CSULA in 2022 and spent the past 3 years working in early intervention and with school-aged children. These experiences inspired me to return to school and pursue my masters in SLP. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Co-Newsletter/ Social Media
Isabella Andrade
Hi! My name is Isabella and I'm your new NSSLHA social media/newsletter team member! As a person who stutters, speech therapy is so important to me and I'm so glad to be a part of an organization that supports us students! Some things I love to do are embroidery, cooking, baking, and playing scary video games!
Hi! My name is Isabella and I'm your new NSSLHA social media/newsletter team member! As a person who stutters, speech therapy is so important to me and I'm so glad to be a part of an organization that supports us students! Some things I love to do are embroidery, cooking, baking, and playing scary video games!
Post-Baccalaureate Representative
Leah Paul
Leah is a second year post-bacc student in the COMD department, returning to school after a 20+ year career as a professional flutist and composer. She is also the founder of early childhood music program Sweet Potato Music, is a mom to a third grader named Marni, and enjoys baking and reading.
Leah is a second year post-bacc student in the COMD department, returning to school after a 20+ year career as a professional flutist and composer. She is also the founder of early childhood music program Sweet Potato Music, is a mom to a third grader named Marni, and enjoys baking and reading.
Post-Baccalaureate Representative
Hsu-Wei Chow
Hsu-Wei is a second year post-bacc student and NSSHLA rep. After 15 plus years in digital marketing, she is excited for the opportunity to pursue a career that aligns with her deepening interest in communication disorders and language development. She is also a mom who enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Hsu-Wei is a second year post-bacc student and NSSHLA rep. After 15 plus years in digital marketing, she is excited for the opportunity to pursue a career that aligns with her deepening interest in communication disorders and language development. She is also a mom who enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Post-Baccalaureate Representative
Zoe Palladino
Zoe Palladino is a non-traditional student with a background in music, puppeteering, and childcare. She is in her final semester as an undergraduate at Cal State LA in the COMD department. Feel free to say hi or reach out if you need a hand!
Zoe Palladino is a non-traditional student with a background in music, puppeteering, and childcare. She is in her final semester as an undergraduate at Cal State LA in the COMD department. Feel free to say hi or reach out if you need a hand!
Undergraduate Representative
Andrea Luevanos
Hi my name is Andrea, I am a first-generation student passionate about advocacy and community. I am excited to be part of NSSLHA and hope to create a welcoming space where COMD students feel empowered, represented, and connected
Hi my name is Andrea, I am a first-generation student passionate about advocacy and community. I am excited to be part of NSSLHA and hope to create a welcoming space where COMD students feel empowered, represented, and connected
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