Lauren K. Nelson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an emeritus professor of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Northern Iowa. She was department head from 2016–2023. Her educational background includes a BS degree from Northern Michigan University, an MA degree from Central Michigan University, and a PhD from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis). She has published articles in several professional journals, including the Journal of Applied Psycholinguistics, Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, Seminars in Speech and Language, and Topics in Language Disorders.
