Biography
Brandon Garivaldo is a PhD student working under the direction of Professor Leah Fabiano. He began his PhD studies Fall 2021 with Fabiano at the University of Arizona until he transferred to the University of Pittsburgh Fall 2022 to continue his studies with Fabiano. The highlight of his PhD research program is being able to give back to other Latinx communities in a different part of the country through the work of Fabiano’s lab by providing clinical services for community members. After graduation, he hopes to refine his research skills to establish his own research program that will give back to a new community.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Hispanic Linguistics Emphasis
- Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Research Interests
- Clinical assessment of multilingual children
- Theoretical bilingual phonology
- Translanguaging
- Education and health disparities
- Diversity and equity in higher education
Publications
- Garivaldo, B. & Fabiano-Smith, L. (2023). Reframing bilingual acquisition and theory: An insider view through a translanguaging lens. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools.
Professional Organization Appointments
- Diversity and Inclusion Chair, LGBTQ+ Communication Science and Disorders Student Association
