Faculty and Staff

Theresa Alexander has been a full-time Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences since May 2015 and completed both her undergraduate (2003) and graduate degrees (2005) at Loyola University Maryland.  At the Loyola Clinical Centers, Theresa supervises the evaluation and treatment of adults with neurogenic communication disorders including involvement in the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Interprofessional evaluation team, Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Resource & Discussion Group, and the Intensive Treatment for Aphasia Programs (ITAP). She previously taught graduate courses in Aphasiology as well as Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist from 2010-2013. Theresa is a Clinical Specialist in Aphasia and continues PRN work in direct patient care in four area hospitals and one senior living community.

Andrea Atticks has been a full-time Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences for the past 15 years and completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola College (1998), and her M.A. degree at the University of Colorado Boulder (2001). She currently serves as the division director for the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department and teaches graduate courses in Language Disorders/Aphasiology, Professional Practice Seminar, and Clinical Internship. Andrea has worked primarily in acute care settings including University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland Medical Center/Shock Trauma. Areas of interest include technology and apps for individuals with communication disorders, aphasia and dysphagia.

Meghan Carlson began working as a part-time Clinical Faculty Member in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in May 2021. She completed her undergraduate studies at The Pennsylvania State University, and graduated with her master’s degree from Loyola University Maryland in 2015. Meghan is trained in various early intervention areas including: Hanen It Takes two to Talk and More than Words. She also has training in Orofacial Myology and various pediatric feeding programs. Outside of work, Meghan enjoys spending time with her adorable puppy, family and friends, and loves to travel, cook, and attend sporting events.

Kristina is a Maryland certified English language arts educator with endorsements for reading and special education. She has over 14 years of experience in K-12 and higher education settings, both public and non-public. She was awarded Loyola University Maryland Literacy Teacher of the Year in 2014. Her areas of clinical interest, research and publication are language, literacy, culture, and teacher development and training.

Jordan Differding began working with Loyola University as an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in 2020 and joined full-time in the fall of 2022.  He received his M.S. (2015) from Loyola University specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adult voice and resonance disorders, including videostroboscopy , and the evaluation and treatment of adult cognitive-communication disorders. As part of his clinical training, Jordan has specialized training in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and the McNeill Dysphagia Treatment Program.  Outside of work, Jordan enjoys gardening, woodworking, competing in triathlons, baking, and spending time with his Goldendoodle, Chula.

Elizabeth Franchino started at the LCC in 2021 and is a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in Voice Therapy and Adult Neurogenic treatment. She completed her undergraduate education at The George Washington University 2010 and received her master’s degree from Loyola University Maryland in 2016. Elizabeth is a Certified Brain Injury specialist and in her current role, is developing a gender-affirming voice therapy program at the LCC. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, hiking, and listening to audiobooks. As a proud member of the queer community, Elizabeth is passionate about providing culturally competent and accessible services to all.

Dr. Frew joined Loyola in September 2017 and received his undergraduate degrees from University of Mary Washington (2007), and graduate degrees from Loyola University Maryland (2012) and William James College (2016). Over the past several years, he supervised adult assessment intakes and taught graduate courses in psychological assessment. In fall 2022, Dr. Frew assumed the position of Psychology Division Director. Most of Dr. Frew’s "free time" is spent enjoying time with his family. He also enjoys many different outdoor activities and likes to do various home improvement tasks.

Dr. Gorman joined the Loyola Clinical Centers in 2013 and received his undergraduate degree from NYU (2006) and his graduate degree from Loyola University Maryland (2013).  He supervises adult therapy and the community outreach rotations that are part of the psychology curricula.

Kate Holden began working with the Loyola Clinical Centers in August 2023 as a clinical faculty member supervising 1st year graduate students.  She completed her undergraduate education at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and her graduate work at Towson University.  Kate specializes in working in adult neurogenic assessment and treatment and has spent the past 12 years in acute care working with the adult neurological/neurosurgical population. She has a special interest in working with people with aphasia, dysphagia, motor-speech disorders, and cognitive-communication deficits.

Jill Keller has been a Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences since 2018 and completed both her undergraduate (2000) and graduate degrees (2004) at Towson University. At the Loyola Clinical Centers, Jill supervises 1st year graduate student clinicians for pediatric services both at the LCC and in the community, specifically the summer programs with Govans Elementary School and Ready, Set, Read! Her certifications and trainings include PROMPT©, PECS©, Social Thinking©, and multiple courses in specific Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.

Dr. Kors began working at Loyola University Maryland in August 2023.  She completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia, her master's and Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School.  In addition to supervising child and adult psychotherapy, Dr. Kors teaches graduate courses in psychotherapy and assessment.  Her research interests include the intersection of developmental psychopathology, intergenerational trauma and attachment, psychotherapy process and outcome, and best practices in clinical training.

Dr. Magyar-Russell has been on faculty at Loyola University Maryland since 2009. She received her BA from the University of Michigan and her MA and Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Prior to coming to Loyola, she completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and a post-doctoral fellowship at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She serves as an individual Psychotherapy Supervisor at the LCC and specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.

Dr. Thomas began working at Loyola University Maryland in 1991.  She received her Ph.D., from The College of William and Mary and currently supervises child therapy and assessment intakes.

Tom Thompson has been a Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences since 2012 and completed both his undergraduate (1996) and graduate degrees (1999) at Towson State University.  As a clinical supervisor, he specializes in the assessment and treatment of cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders following stroke and traumatic brain injury. Tom is the coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Brain Injury Assessment Program at the Loyola Clinical Centers, a program that he helped to design and launch in 2012. He is married with four children and lives in Towson, Maryland.

Kara Vincent is a speech-language pathologist and double alum of Loyola College (‘91 and ‘93). She specializes in working with school-aged children in the areas of language and literacy development. After teaching classes for seven years, Vincent took a position in 2013 as the division director for speech-language-hearing sciences and currently serves as the executive director of the LCC.

Dr. Kathleen Ward started working at Loyola in the summer of 1996 and received her B.S. and M.S. in Audiology from Towson University, and her Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences.   Dr. Ward teaches undergraduate courses in Audiology, Aural Rehabilitation, and Introduction to Sign Language, and is a Graduate Clinical Supervisor for Audiology Rotations, and Audiology Diagnostics as part of Interprofessional Evaluation Teams. She is a moderator for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters and for the American Sign Language Club. Dr. Ward enjoys all things Maryland: our sports teams, the Chesapeake Bay, and our history, and is also a Loyola University Maryland Super Fan!