Roberta DePompei, CCC-SLP/A, PhD, ASHA Fellow is a retired Distinguished Professor, Interim Dean of the College of Health Professions, and Director of the School of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Akron. Her major areas of research and interest are in cognitive-communicative challenges to individuals with brain injury and the impact of brain injury on the family system. She is a leading advocate for youths with TBI and their families. Internationally known for her research and presentations, Roberta is recognized for developing innovative approaches for functional community inclusion. She believes she has learned the most from families who have shared their lives with her over the years.
