Dr. Kerri Phillips, professor of Speech-Language Pathology and program director of the Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at Louisiana Tech University, has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in Clinical Achievement by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
This prestigious national honor is awarded to speech-language pathologists and audiologists who demonstrate exemplary clinical service, leadership, and innovation in their field. Phillips was nominated by fellow Louisiana Tech faculty member Dr. Carrie Knight and selected by ASHA’s Committee on Honors in recognition of her outstanding professional achievements, mentorship, and advocacy.
Phillips will be formally recognized at the 2025 ASHA Convention, to be held in Washington, D.C., in November.
“Dr. Phillips has been at Tech for 24 years, helping to build the academic and clinical programs available to our students,” said Dr. Brenda Heiman, department head for the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. “As program director of our MA-SLP degree program, her contributions through teaching, research and service are demonstrated daily. Dr. Phillips continues to be recognized as a leader in the field and serves as an outstanding professional role model for our students.”
Phillips holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and is licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana. She has served in numerous leadership roles at the state and national levels, including as chair and vice chair of the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She currently serves as president-elect of the National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, a national organization that promotes professional standards and supports state licensing boards.
With more than 20 years of experience in clinical education and practice, Phillips is widely respected for her work in evidence-based service delivery, mentorship of students and clinical fellows, and her contributions to professional development across Louisiana and beyond.
Louisiana Tech’s respected Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology prepares students for national certification and state licensure through rigorous academic coursework, hands-on clinical training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Louisiana Tech also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Professional Speech-Language Pathology, which prepares students for graduate study in either Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. A concentration in Audiology is also available.
“Dr. Phillips is an outstanding faculty member and we are proud to see her receive national recognition for her extraordinary contributions,” said Dr. Gary Kennedy, dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences.