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Associate Professor

Dr. Geist is a certified speech-language pathologist with an emphasis in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Prior to joining the research faculty at UNC, she worked in direct service, consultation, and product development, with her efforts concentrated on intervention approaches that target communication, language, and literacy outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs. Her research interests center on leveraging technology in the delivery of effective intervention. She is an investigator and director on multiple research projects, including Project Converse (PI), Building Bridges (co-PI), Project Open (co-PI) and Minimizing Text Complexity with AI (Co-PI).

Education

  • Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, Computing Technology in Education
  • M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Speech-language Pathology
  • B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Speech-language Pathology

Credentials and Licensures

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), Speech-language Pathology
  • Pennsylvania State License, Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certificate in Distance Learning Design and Development
  • Assistive Technology Application Certificate

Selected Publications

Lori Geist
  • Address

    321 South Columbia Street

    Suite 1100 Bondurant Hall

    Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7335