Conversations about diversity and inclusion often emphasize the value of representation. While representation is important, acknowledging its value raises a deeper question: How do we move beyond simply recognizing its importance and begin actively creating change? In a…
Posts Published by Katherine Mund
Katherine Mund is a first-year graduate student in speech-language pathology at Pacific University. She currently serves as president of her university’s NSSLHA chapter and is a member of National NSSLHA’s IDEA Work Group. Mund is passionate about cultural advocacy, representation, and promoting inclusive practices within the field of communication sciences and disorders.
Diaspora, Not Deficit: African American English (AAE) in Context
Happy Black History Month! Every year, the month of February invites us to celebrate Black culture, honor Black history, and keep doing the work of learning how that history shows up in our lives and…
Start With a Story: Honoring Native Voices in Our Learning and Clinical Practice
As members and future members of a field where cultural awareness stands at the forefront of our work, it’s important that we continue to seek information and adopt a lifelong learning mindset. This Native American…