The School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) is celebrating its director, Dr. Carla Wood, who was named a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on July 15, 2025. As one of ASHA’s most esteemed awards, this Fellowship recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing science, naming fewer than 25 Fellows annually.

“This recognition is another reflection of the vibrant community of scholars that contributes to such attainments. I feel even more dedicated to nominating and putting our outstanding colleagues forward for the Fellowship so that our faculty in SCSD are elected each year,” Wood said.

Wood has been involved with ASHA for over 30 years as a certified speech-language pathologist. Her work with ASHA has been so substantial that Wood’s three children grew up believing that the ASHA national conference was an annual holiday between Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Despite her outstanding achievement, Wood emphasized that her Fellowship award is a demonstration of SCSD’s success more than a personal accomplishment.

“I am celebrating my twentieth year at FSU, with continuous federal grant funding since 2008, thanks to great colleagues and partnerships at FSU. In that time, I have witnessed SCSD double in size and the number of faculty members with federal research and training grants, embodying the principle that ‘a rising tide lifts all ships,’” Wood said.

Looking forward, Wood plans to continue supporting and highlighting the numerous endeavors of the SCSD community, including research, training, academics, and clinical excellence.