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2023-2024 Lab Photo
From left to right: Hannah Bruene, Davina Hammann, Lucy Shapiro, Natalie Anderson, Dr. Nell Maltman, Savannah May, Dani Ferraro, Hannah Holguin, and Mariah Bowers.
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Nell Maltman, Ph.D., Lab Director
Nell Maltman earned her PhD from Northwestern University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the director of the Lifespan Language Lab. The focus of her work is how language, cognition, and genetics interact across the lifespan in individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and Fragile X-associated conditions.
Graduate Research Assistants
Mariah Bowers, Graduate Research Assistant
Mariah is a second year graduate student in the University of Arizona's Master of Science program in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She joined the Lifespan Language Lab in the Fall of 2023 and continued working in the lab as an undergraduate research assistant during the Spring and Summer of 2024. She is now a Graduate Research Assistant. Mariah has been working on the Language, Executive Function, and Quality of Life project and greatly enjoys administering language study tests and transcribing speech samples.
Mariah believes that language and communication are extremely important aspects of the human experience that empower us to express ourselves and build connections with one another. She is excited to be starting her clinical experience and learning the skills required to become the best SLP she can be.
Fun Fact: Mariah has worked in professional theatre making costumes for many years and worked at Arizona Theatre Company seasonally for 17 seasons!
Haley Wiesel, Graduate Research Assistant
Haley Wiesel is a first year graduate student in the University of Arizona's Master of Science program in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and is on the path to becoming a speech-language pathologist. She joined the lab as a volunteer during her senior year and now works as a Graduate Research Assistant. Haley's work primarily focuses on the Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to build trust and improve communication between individuals with autism and law enforcement.
Fun Fact: Haley was born and raised in Tucson and has a tuxedo cat named Juno!
Undergraduate Team
Natalie Anderson, Independent Study
Natalie Anderson is a senior studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Hispanic Linguistics. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois but now lives in Tucson. Natalie hopes to become a Spanish-English bilingual speech-language pathologist and work with children. In her free time, she enjoys being involved in her church, hiking, and cooking.
Nicole Antosh, Independent Study
Nicole is a senior majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and minoring in Business Administration. As she grew up with two brothers with communication difficulties, it has been her passion to help support people to use their voices in any way possible. Nicole hopes to become a medical speech pathologist and work in the hospitals.
Ariadne Chilinski, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ariadne Chilinski is originally from Lawrence, New Jersey. She is studying speech-language pathology and is passionate about working with kids. In her free time, Ariadne loves reading, going to the gym, and thrifting.
Davina Hammann, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Davina Hammann is a senior majoring Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and minoring in Korean Language. She is a board member of a university student-led nonprofit organization called "Giving a Little Arizona Magic". In the future, Davina hopes to work as an speech-language pathologist abroad, exploring the world while helping those in need.
Kate Maxfield, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Kate Maxfield is a senior majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, with a minor in American Sign Language. She is passionate about building meaningful connections and supporting others through communication, which has inspired her to pursue a career as an SLP. Kate is especially drawn to the opportunity to empower individuals by helping them express themselves more fully and confidently. Outside of academics, she enjoys thrifting, roller-skating, and re-watching her favorite sitcoms.
Victoria Rivera, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Victoria Rivera is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a minor in Biochemistry. In the future, Victoria hopes to work as a physician assistant, specializing in a neuro-related field. She hopes to contribute to research that improves the well-being of others. In her free time, Victoria enjoys playing tennis, watching TV shows, and volunteering.
Gianna Wynn, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Gianna is a junior studying Psychological Science. Later in her career, she hopes to earn her master's in Neuroscience and doctorate in Neurospsychology. Gianna hopes to one day become a neuropsychologist to study mirror neurons and empathy. In Gianna's free time, she enjoys photography, going for walks, and cooking and trying new food to expand her tastes!
Past Lab Members
Thank you to our past lab members for your hard work and contributions!
Nicole Antosh
Emily Caruso
Eesha Trivedi
Carmen Valdez
Nicolette Tirpak
Class of 2024
Emily Holcomb earned her BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences! She will be attending Arizona State University to pursue her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
Class of 2025
Sumi Lee completed her PhD in Linguistics!
Hannah Bruene earned her BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Psychology! She will be attending the University of Iowa to pursue her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
Danielle Ferraro earned her BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with minors in Special Education and Rehabilitation and Spanish! She will be attending the University of Arizona to pursue her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
Hannah Holguin earned her BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences!
Laine Jenkins earned her BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences!
Lucy Shapiro earned her BS in Care, Health, and Society with a minor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences! She will be attending Midwestern University to pursue her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
Haley Wiesel earned her BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences! She will be attending the University of Arizona to pursue her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
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