Rachel K. Powell

Rachel K. Powell, PhD, BCS-CL, has worked as a speech-language pathologist, diagnostician, and instructional specialist in public schools for more than 20 years. She specializes in language acquisition and disorders; literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention; and school-based advocacy and practices. Dr. Powell was recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for her work in schools as the 2021 recipient of the ASHFoundation Rolland Van Hattum Award for Contributions in Schools. She served as the 2025 ASHA Convention Co-Chair, and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language.