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Meet Your 2025-2026 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.
President
Lan-Anh Pham
My name is Lan-Anh Pham (aka Lanny) and I’m the 2025 CSULA NSSLHA President. I’m a first year graduate student. I did my undergraduate at UCSD, Masters in Education at American University in DC, and my post-bacc at CSULA. I’ve done a lot of schooling in my life! Some fun facts about me is that I have a black belt in karate, used to play amateur pool, and used to live on the east coast. Reach out anytime!
My name is Lan-Anh Pham (aka Lanny) and I’m the 2025 CSULA NSSLHA President. I’m a first year graduate student. I did my undergraduate at UCSD, Masters in Education at American University in DC, and my post-bacc at CSULA. I’ve done a lot of schooling in my life! Some fun facts about me is that I have a black belt in karate, used to play amateur pool, and used to live on the east coast. Reach out anytime!
Vice President
Miguel Toner
Hi, my name is Miguel Toner and I am excited to serve as the 2025 CSULA NSSLHA Vice President! I am a first year graduate student and hope to work in a medical setting in the future. I completed my undergraduate degree in linguistics and cognitive science at UCSC (go slugs!) and my post-bacc from Chapman. Some of my interests outside of Speech Pathology include backpacking, camping and hiking. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the program or the field!
Hi, my name is Miguel Toner and I am excited to serve as the 2025 CSULA NSSLHA Vice President! I am a first year graduate student and hope to work in a medical setting in the future. I completed my undergraduate degree in linguistics and cognitive science at UCSC (go slugs!) and my post-bacc from Chapman. Some of my interests outside of Speech Pathology include backpacking, camping and hiking. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the program or the field!
Co-Treasurer/Secretary
Isela Reza
Hi! My name is Isela Reza. I am a first year graduate student and I am looking forward to being part of the 2025 NSSLHA board. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology at UC Santa Cruz and completed my post bacc at Cal State LA. I have worked as a SLPA for the past 7 years with high school students. Fun fact: I worked at the high school where Back to the Future was filmed. I am a foodie and love to travel!
Hi! My name is Isela Reza. I am a first year graduate student and I am looking forward to being part of the 2025 NSSLHA board. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology at UC Santa Cruz and completed my post bacc at Cal State LA. I have worked as a SLPA for the past 7 years with high school students. Fun fact: I worked at the high school where Back to the Future was filmed. I am a foodie and love to travel!
Co-Treasurer/Secretary
Liz Teyuca
Hi everyone! My name is Liz. I am a first-year graduate student and excited to serve as the 2025 Co-Treasurer/Secretary for NSSLHA. I earned my bachelor’s degree at UCSB and completed my post-bacc at CSULA. Some fun facts about me are that I have a fraternal twin sister, and when I’m not studying, I love spending time outdoors, hiking, trying new foods, and baking.
Hi everyone! My name is Liz. I am a first-year graduate student and excited to serve as the 2025 Co-Treasurer/Secretary for NSSLHA. I earned my bachelor’s degree at UCSB and completed my post-bacc at CSULA. Some fun facts about me are that I have a fraternal twin sister, and when I’m not studying, I love spending time outdoors, hiking, trying new foods, and baking.
Co-DEI
Darcy Blakesley
Hello! My name is Darcy Blakesley. I am a California native and a first year graduate student. I did my post-bacc at Cal State, L.A. and received my bachelor’s degree in Theater from Cal State, Fullerton. I look forward to serving as an officer for NSSLHA in charge of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Hello! My name is Darcy Blakesley. I am a California native and a first year graduate student. I did my post-bacc at Cal State, L.A. and received my bachelor’s degree in Theater from Cal State, Fullerton. I look forward to serving as an officer for NSSLHA in charge of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Co-DEI
Stephanie Vargas
Hello, my name is Stephanie Vargas! I’m excited to be a part of NSSHLA as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Liaison. I completed my undergraduate degree at CSULA, and I’m currently a first-year graduate student.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Vargas! I’m excited to be a part of NSSHLA as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Liaison. I completed my undergraduate degree at CSULA, and I’m currently a first-year graduate student.
Co-Newsletter
Alan Acevedo
I’m a 1st year grad student at CSULA and one of the Co-Newsletter reps. I started all this COMD madness at the University of Houston but I am originally from Los Angeles (SELA to be exact). I got my B.A in communicative disorders from CSULA and decided to stay here for my master’s. My interests include bilingualism, literacy, and language disorders. I'm also the Undergraduate Rep for the Hispanic Caucus of ASHA. I hope to be able to work abroad one day and collaborate with speech therapists in other countries. I am committed to increasing the number of bilingual SLPs and SLPAs across the nation. A fun fact about me is that I collect CDs (I have around 300) and I'm a huge soccer fan. I went to every LA Galaxy playoff game last November/December. I even lost my voice, twice! Feel free to reach out for anything.
I’m a 1st year grad student at CSULA and one of the Co-Newsletter reps. I started all this COMD madness at the University of Houston but I am originally from Los Angeles (SELA to be exact). I got my B.A in communicative disorders from CSULA and decided to stay here for my master’s. My interests include bilingualism, literacy, and language disorders. I'm also the Undergraduate Rep for the Hispanic Caucus of ASHA. I hope to be able to work abroad one day and collaborate with speech therapists in other countries. I am committed to increasing the number of bilingual SLPs and SLPAs across the nation. A fun fact about me is that I collect CDs (I have around 300) and I'm a huge soccer fan. I went to every LA Galaxy playoff game last November/December. I even lost my voice, twice! Feel free to reach out for anything.
Co-Newsletter
Ashley Hedd
Hello! My name is Ashley Hedd, I am a 1st year graduate student, and will be serving NSSLHA as one of two Newsletter co-representatives. I received my B.A. in Communication Disorders from the University of Redlands, and could not be happier here at Cal State LA! I look forward to keeping everyone updated on the ins-and-outs of this wonderful program. A fun fact about me is I currently work as an Early Intervention SLPA. Feel free to reach out with questions, or just to chat!
Hello! My name is Ashley Hedd, I am a 1st year graduate student, and will be serving NSSLHA as one of two Newsletter co-representatives. I received my B.A. in Communication Disorders from the University of Redlands, and could not be happier here at Cal State LA! I look forward to keeping everyone updated on the ins-and-outs of this wonderful program. A fun fact about me is I currently work as an Early Intervention SLPA. Feel free to reach out with questions, or just to chat!
Co-Social Media
Nicole Elizalde Clark
Hi! My name is Nicole Elizalde Clark and I look forward to serving as a social media co-representative on the 2025 NSSLHA board. I am a first year graduate student and CSULA COMD alumni. I am interested in child development, bilingualism, and non-traditional pathways to education. Fun fact– I have a license in cosmetology, am a member of SAG/AFTRA, and had a career in the film industry before going back to school. As a mom and non-traditional student, I am a firm believer that it is never too late to follow your dreams!
Hi! My name is Nicole Elizalde Clark and I look forward to serving as a social media co-representative on the 2025 NSSLHA board. I am a first year graduate student and CSULA COMD alumni. I am interested in child development, bilingualism, and non-traditional pathways to education. Fun fact– I have a license in cosmetology, am a member of SAG/AFTRA, and had a career in the film industry before going back to school. As a mom and non-traditional student, I am a firm believer that it is never too late to follow your dreams!
Co-Social Media
Jazmin Hernandez Vergara
My name is Jazmin Hernandez Vergara, and I’m delighted to be part of the collaborative Social Media team for the NSSLHA Board at Cal State LA for 2025! I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology Organizational Studies and Chicanx Studies from UC Davis and completed my post-baccalaureate studies at CSULA. Currently, I’m a first-year graduate student.
My name is Jazmin Hernandez Vergara, and I’m delighted to be part of the collaborative Social Media team for the NSSLHA Board at Cal State LA for 2025! I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology Organizational Studies and Chicanx Studies from UC Davis and completed my post-baccalaureate studies at CSULA. Currently, I’m a first-year graduate student.
Co-Social Media
Amarantha Mejia
Hello everyone! My name is Amarantha Mejia and I am a first-year graduate student at Cal State LA. I have experience working with children in early intervention through middle school as a teacher assistant and a SLPA. I look forward to working with everyone on the board and meeting new members! Outside of school, I love watching movies, sewing, and baking. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions, I’m happy to help in any way I can :)
Hello everyone! My name is Amarantha Mejia and I am a first-year graduate student at Cal State LA. I have experience working with children in early intervention through middle school as a teacher assistant and a SLPA. I look forward to working with everyone on the board and meeting new members! Outside of school, I love watching movies, sewing, and baking. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions, I’m happy to help in any way I can :)
Post-Baccalaureate Representative
Hsu-Wei Chow
Hello, my name is Hsu-Wei and I'm a first-year post-bacc student in the COMD program. I decided to return to school after working in digital media for 15 years. I was inspired to make a change after receiving transformative knowledge and support from the Regional Center. Not only did my child significantly improve but I realized how much I wanted to work and contribute in this field. I attribute this realization to the excellent case workers, speech therapists, and infant specialists that I worked with throughout this journey. I’m looking forward to my time with NSSHLA.
Hello, my name is Hsu-Wei and I'm a first-year post-bacc student in the COMD program. I decided to return to school after working in digital media for 15 years. I was inspired to make a change after receiving transformative knowledge and support from the Regional Center. Not only did my child significantly improve but I realized how much I wanted to work and contribute in this field. I attribute this realization to the excellent case workers, speech therapists, and infant specialists that I worked with throughout this journey. I’m looking forward to my time with NSSHLA.
Post-Baccalaureate Representative
Cristina Munoz
Hi, my name is Cristina Muñoz, and I’m a second-year post-bacc student in the COMD program. I received my undergraduate degree in biology at Arizona State University. I originally wanted to pursue veterinary medicine, but was informed there is more euthanizing than saving. I came across speech-language pathology while I was browsing Google and deciding what to pursue instead. After shadowing a couple of SLPs, I knew this field would keep me engaged. I also love how inclusive it is. A fun fact about me is that I am currently a pet sitter on Rover. I love both cats and dogs! Lastly, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I hope everyone’s semester isn’t too stressful and you treat yourself well when you put your best foot forward!
Hi, my name is Cristina Muñoz, and I’m a second-year post-bacc student in the COMD program. I received my undergraduate degree in biology at Arizona State University. I originally wanted to pursue veterinary medicine, but was informed there is more euthanizing than saving. I came across speech-language pathology while I was browsing Google and deciding what to pursue instead. After shadowing a couple of SLPs, I knew this field would keep me engaged. I also love how inclusive it is. A fun fact about me is that I am currently a pet sitter on Rover. I love both cats and dogs! Lastly, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I hope everyone’s semester isn’t too stressful and you treat yourself well when you put your best foot forward!
Post-Baccalaureate Representative
Sabrina Gonzalez
Hi everyone! My name is Sabrina Gonzalez, I am in my second semester of the Post-Bacc SLP Program. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2021. For the past three years, I have been working as a DIR/Floortime and Social Skills Therapist for children on the autism spectrum. Through my work, I had the opportunity to collaborate with various therapists, which is how I discovered my passion for the SLP field. A few fun facts about me: I love to paint in my free time, and I am a proud dog mom to a pitbull named Blu! I am excited to serve as a NSSLHA Representative and connect with you all this year.
Hi everyone! My name is Sabrina Gonzalez, I am in my second semester of the Post-Bacc SLP Program. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2021. For the past three years, I have been working as a DIR/Floortime and Social Skills Therapist for children on the autism spectrum. Through my work, I had the opportunity to collaborate with various therapists, which is how I discovered my passion for the SLP field. A few fun facts about me: I love to paint in my free time, and I am a proud dog mom to a pitbull named Blu! I am excited to serve as a NSSLHA Representative and connect with you all this year.
Undergraduate Representative
Jessica Pegg
Hi! My name is Jessica Pegg, and I am excited to serve as your 2025 CSULA NSSLHA undergraduate representative! I’m a senior majoring in Communication Disorders with interests in school-based speech therapy and early intervention. A fun fact about me is that I originally spent my first two years of college preparing to become a pediatric dentist before realizing that speech-language pathology was my true passion (I know, super random, right?). Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you’d like to connect!
Hi! My name is Jessica Pegg, and I am excited to serve as your 2025 CSULA NSSLHA undergraduate representative! I’m a senior majoring in Communication Disorders with interests in school-based speech therapy and early intervention. A fun fact about me is that I originally spent my first two years of college preparing to become a pediatric dentist before realizing that speech-language pathology was my true passion (I know, super random, right?). Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you’d like to connect!
Undergraduate Representative
Christina Toapanta
Hi everyone! My name is Christina Toapanta and I’m a senior majoring in Communication Disorders, here at Cal State LA. I’m excited to be part of NSSLHA as an undergraduate representative. This is my second year as a representative, and I can’t wait to share all the exciting events we have planned for this year. A fun fact about me is that I love to crochet when I have some spare time.
Hi everyone! My name is Christina Toapanta and I’m a senior majoring in Communication Disorders, here at Cal State LA. I’m excited to be part of NSSLHA as an undergraduate representative. This is my second year as a representative, and I can’t wait to share all the exciting events we have planned for this year. A fun fact about me is that I love to crochet when I have some spare time.
Undergraduate Representative
Jasmine Norton
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