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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.
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