Biography

Ashley Krieger became interested in the field of speech-language-pathology when exploring careers tied to working with individuals with disabilities. During graduate school, she gained exposure to the role of speech-language pathologists in the pediatric medical setting. This became her area of clinical interest and after completing her clinical fellowship she worked at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Throughout her 15 years in that position, Krieger supervised many graduate students and developed a passion for clinical teaching. She pivoted into higher education to support students who are excited about the field of Speech Pathology. At the University of Pittsburgh, she assists the graduate program through various responsibilities surrounding clinical education.  She enjoys working with the students as they progress through their clinic experiences and looks forward to celebrating their successes at graduation.