Dianca Edwards

Strategic Clinical Scientist and CCC-SLP with over 15 years of experience in clinical research, healthcare education, and program coordination. Expert in translating complex neurocognitive and neurolinguistic theory into evidence-based training for clinical providers, patients, and care partners. Proven ability to design educational resources and lead clinical in-services that drive organizational growth and improve patient outcomes. Fluent in French.

Adjunct Professor at Albizu University (2025-08 – Present)

• Design and implement comprehensive clinical education modules focusing on complex respiratory, phonatory, and neurogenic systems.
• Translate advanced physiological theory into evidence-based clinical practice and educational materials for diverse populations.
• Manage remote educational programming using the Blackboard Learning Management System to ensure alignment with national accreditation standards.

Clinician / Owner at Full Spectrum Therapy Services (2020-09 – Present)

• Spearhead the standardization of new clinical assessments and individualized treatment plans across the lifespan.
• Collaborate with community physicians and interdisciplinary partners to establish strategic care plans and educational resources.
• Design and facilitate specialized clinical training for staff and families focused on cognitive-linguistic intervention.

Speech Language Pathologist at Amedisys Home Health & Hospice Care (2014-10 – 2020-05)

• Partnered with corporate executives and marketing teams to streamline clinical processes and drive organizational growth.
• Provided expert disease state education and evaluations for patients with cognitive-linguistic, swallowing and respiratory-impacted disorders.
• Led clinical in-services as a subject matter expert on specialized topics including dysphagia and neurological rehabilitation.

Speech Language Pathologist – PRN at Heritage Healthcare Five Oaks Manor (2014-01 – 2018-10)

Speech Language Pathologist - Part time at PACE At Home Care (2013-10 – 2014-09)

• Provided strategic decision-making for new participants to determine client's admission into the home care program, appropriateness for facility placement, specialized appointments, medical care, and equipment.
• Evaluated and treated adult daycare, SNF and Home-bound participants with varying degrees of swallowing and communication deficits.
• Co-facilitated Interdisciplinary team focusing on clients reaching their maximum level of independence.
• Facilitated in-services for staff and family members on swallowing, cognitive-linguistic and dementia management.
• Collaborated with outreach teams for social and cultural events to increase awareness of communication impairments within the community.
• Advocated for utilization of AAC devices for non-verbal clients.

Speech Language Pathologist at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation (2009-08 – 2013-10)

Doctor of Clinical Science in Speech Language Pathology – Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2018-12)

Master of Arts in Communication & Disorders – University of Cincinnati (2009-06)

Bachelor of Arts in French Language – Eastern Michigan University (2001-06)