Dr. Alaina S. Davis is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Communication Sciences. She is a licensed Medical Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years of clinical experience and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer with the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists.

Dr. Davis has expertise in neurologically based communication disorders, specifically cognitive-communication disorders associated with traumatic brain injury and concussion in the adolescent and adult population. Her research lab, The Center for Cognitive-Communicative Skills, addresses health care disparities and cultural responsiveness related to populations with acquired cognitive-communication disorders. She hosts the Life, Language, & Lyrics podcast – Neuro News edition, which shares information and stories about brain injury.

Alaina is also the owner of Southern Spice Cakes & Sweets. You can view and purchase all of her delicious treats at southernspicecakes.com.

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