Karina Saechao

Karina Saechao
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Biography —

Karina Saechao, M.A., CCC-SLP (she/her) is a 4th-year doctoral student in the Child Language Doctoral Program at the University of Kansas. She earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Speech Language Pathology from California State University, Fresno in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Karina’s research interests are in the areas of African American Language and child language acquisition.

Education —

M.A. in Communicative Disorders & Deaf Studies, Speech Language Pathology, California State University, 2014, Fresno
B.A. in Communicative Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, California State University, 2012, Fresno

Selected Presentations —

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

(upcoming) Saechao, K. & Helm, K. (2023). Recruiting, Retaining, and Supporting Students from Marginalized Backgrounds in CSD Programs. Kansas Speech & Hearing Association Convention

Privette, C., Saechao, K., & Richardson. E. (2023). Black Language as Resistance. National Black Association for Speech-Language & Hearing Convention

Helm, K. & Saechao, K. (2021). Recruitment and Retention of Ethnic Minority Students in CSD. Missouri Speech & Hearing Association Convention

CAMPUS/DEPARTMENTAL TALKS

Saechao, K. (2023). The African American English and Specific Language Impairment: Considerations, Methodologies, Findings, and Future Directions. Child Language Doctoral Program Proseminar, University of Kansas.     

Saechao, K. (2022). Holla at a playa: African American English in the U.S. KU Spotlight Series – Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Kansas. Lawrence, KS.

Saechao, K. (2022). African American English and Language Impairment: What We Know and Where to Go. Child Language Doctoral Program Proseminar, University of Kansas.

Saechao, K. (2021). African American English and the American Public School System. Child Language Doctoral Program Proseminar, University of Kansas.

Saechao, K. (2021). Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Students. Child Language Doctoral Program Proseminar, University of Kansas.                

Saechao, K. & Helm, K. (2020). The Exacerbation of Racial Disparities in Academia as a Result of COVID-19. Child Language Doctoral Program Proseminar, University of Kansas.

Ghali, S., Suswaram, S., & Saechao, K. DEI in Practice: Student Equity & Inclusion Workgroup. School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center.

INVITED TALK

Saechao, K. (2023). To Codeswitch or Not to Codeswitch: Establishing the Necessity of Agency in Communication. University of Kansas-Edwards Campus.

Saechao, K. (2021). Perspectives from a Practicing SLP: Autism in the Black and African American Community. University of Connecticut.

Saechao, K. (2021). Blackademic!: My journey as an SLP on the road to Ph.D. AAUW-Shawnee Mission.

GUEST LECTURES

Saechao, K. (2021). African American English in the Field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Saechao, K. (2020). Language Acquisition and Development in Preschool-Aged Children. California State University, Fresno.