PCS Leadership Team: Carmen Vega–Barachowitz, Director, Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders & Reading Disabilities

Jeanette Ives Erickson, RN, MS, FAAN Carmen Vega–Barachowitz
Director, Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders & Reading Disabilities

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

CERTIFICATION

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech–Language Pathology American Speech–Language Hearing Association (1980)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2010-present, Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, MGH Institute of Health Professionals, Boston, Massachusetts
1998–2010, Clinical Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, MGH Institute of Health Professionals, Boston, Massachusetts
1998–2004, Adjunct Faculty, School of Communication, Sciences and Disorders, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
1994–1998 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders, MGH Institute of Health Professionals, Boston, Massachusetts
1991–1996 Clinical Associate, Department of Communication Disorders, Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member Professional Advisory Board, Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (2010 – present)
Member, National Advisory Board, Pearson Education, Speech and Language Pathology (2009 – present)
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Nominations and Elections Practices, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)
Member, Multicultural Issues Board, American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (2003)
Member, Steering Committee, Administration and Supervision American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division, (2001–2004)
Member, Professional Practices in Speech–Language Pathology Coordinating Committee, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association, (2002)
Member, Biomedical Sciences Career Program 2002 Conference Committee (2001–2002)
Member, American Speech–Language Pathology Standard Setting Studies: The Praxis Series, (December 2001)
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on the Scope of Practice in Speech–Language Pathology,
American–Speech–Language–Hearing Association (2000)
Advisor, Biomedical Sciences Career Program (2000, 2002)
Outcomes Column Coordinator, Administration and Supervision American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 Newsletter, (2000–2004)
Member, Clinical Issues Committee, Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Communication Disorders American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division 2 (1999–2002)
Member, National Outcomes Measurement System Design Committee–Acute Care Services–American–Speech–Hearing Association (1999)
Issue Editor, Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Communication Disorders American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division 2 (June 1999)
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on the Changing Role of the Speech–Language Pathologist Across the Health Care Continuum, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (1998–1999)
Member, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Professional Advocacy, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (1998)

Member, Expert Panel in Clinical Practice, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (1998)
Member Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Neurovascular Disease, (1996–1998)
Editor Miami Association of Communication Sciences Newsletter (1982)
Co–Editor, Miami Association of Communication Sciences Newsletter (1981)

HOSPITAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Member, Association of Multicultural Members of Partners (1999–Present)
Member Massachusetts General Hospital Latino Heritage Committee (2001-present)
Co-Chair Council on Disabilities Awareness (2003-present)
Member Massachusetts General Hospital Diversity Committee (2006-present)
Chair Scholarship Committee, Association of Multicultural Members of Partners (2007-present)
Member Advisory Board, Employee Assistance Program (2008-present)
Member Massachusetts General Hospital Ethnic and Racial Disparities (2008-present)
Member Steering Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital Patient Care Services Clinical Recognition Program (2008-present)
Advisor AHANA, Asian, Hispanic, African American, Native American, MGH Institute of Health Professions (2003 - 2008)
Co–chair Steering Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital Patient Care Services Clinical Recognition Program (2001–2008)
Member, MGH Institute of Health Professions Diversity Committee (1999–2008)
Member, Massachusetts General Hospital/MGH Institute of Health Professions Clinical Affiliation Steering Committee (1998–2001)
Member, Massachusetts General Hospital Professional Development Collaborative Governance Committee (1998–2001)
Member, Massachusetts General Hospital Patient/Family Education Collaborative Governance Committee (1999–2000)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Speech–Language and Hearing Association (1979–Present)
Administration and Supervision American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 (1998–2008)
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (1999–2001)
Communication Disorders in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Population, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division 14 (1997, 1999–2001)
Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Communication Disorder American Speech–Language–Hearing Association Special Interest Division 2 (1996–2008)
Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Special Interest Division 13 (1996)

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Ives Erickson J, Daniels AD, Smith ME, Vega-Barachowitz C. Recognizing Clinical Excellence at All Levels of Practice, JONA. 2008; 38:68-75
Vega-Barachowitz, C. (2003), Leadership Development. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Perspectives on Administration and Supervision, 13 (1)
Vega–Barachowitz, C. (2001). Staff's Outcomes: Satisfaction and Retention. American Speech–Language–Hearing Association. Administration and Supervision Special Interest Division 11 Newsletter, 11 (1), pp.16–17.
Vega–Barachowitz, C. (2000). Outcomes Measurements and Management. American Speech–Language–Hearing Association. Administration and Supervision Special Interest Division 11 Newsletter, 10 (1), pp. 8–9.
Vega–Barachowitz, C. (1999). Speech–Language Pathology Practice in the Acute Care Setting. American Speech–Language–Hearing Association. Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders Special Interest Division 2 Newsletter, 9 (2), p.3–4.

Vega–Barachowitz, C. (1999). Enhancing the language development of young children. MGH Patient Care Services Caring Headlines, 5(9), pp.3, 11–12.
Vega–Barachowitz, C. (1999). Cultural understanding goes a long way toward helping SLP patient. MGH Patient Care Services Caring Headlines. September issue, pp.11, 17.
Vega–Barachowitz, C. & Roth, C. (1999). Health Care Issues Brief– Acute Care Setting, Publication developed under the ASHA Ad Hoc Committee on the Changing Role of the Speech–Language Pathologist Across the Health Care Continuum.
Vega–Barachowitz, C. (1997). Reflections on the profession. MGH Patient Care Services Caring Headlines, 3(9), pp.1,4.
Vega–Barachowitz, C. (1996). Speech–Language Pathology Exemplar. MGH Patient Care Services Caring Headlines, 2(16), p.4.
Working with Bilingual Language Disability, Book review, Applied Psycholinguistics (1991)

PRESENTATIONS

Providing Optimal Care for People with Disabilities: Will I make a Difference?, MGH Institute of Health Professions Interdisciplinary Seminar, Boston, MA. (February, 2010)
Mentoring Throughout The Journey From Junior To Senior Clinician, American Speech-Hearing-Language Association 2008 Pre-Convention workshop, Chicago, IL. (November, 2008)
Validation and Implementation of MGH Swallow Screening Test: 2007 Update, American Speech-Hearing-Language Association 2007 Convention, Boston, MA (November, 2007)
Smart Solutions For The Emerging Labor Market: A Forum For Networking And Information Exchange, US Department Of Education’s Disability Employment Series, Boston, MA (September, 2007)
Development and Implementation of Swallow Screen for Acute Neuroscience Patients, American Speech-Hearing-Language Association 2006 Convention, Miami, FL (November, 2006)
Best Practices and Employment of People with Disabilities, Job Accommodation Network Conference, Boston, MA (September, 2006)
Improving Oral and Written Communication for ESL CS&D Graduate Students, American Speech-Hearing-Language Association 2004 Convention, Philadelphia, PN (November, 2004)
Far From Home, MGH Institute of Health Professions AHANA Latino Heritage Month Celebration, Boston, MA (October, 2004)
Understanding Hispanic/Latino Heritage, MGH Revere Health Center, Revere, MA (October, 2004)
Cultural Awareness and the Health Professional, MGH Institute of Health Professions Student Orientation, Boston, MA (September, 2004)
The Healthcare System in Cuba, Cuba Revisited: Building Bridges to a Broader Community, Boston, MA (September, 2003)
Health Disparities from a Rehabilitation Perspective, MGH Health Disparities Conference, Boston, MA (September, 2003)
Even If You Aren’t Drowning: A Lifeline for Clinical Supervisors, Annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA (November 2002)
The MGH Clinical Recognition Program, MGH Nursing Alumni Annual Meeting, Boston, MA (September, 2002)
Behind the Word Latino, MGH Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, MGH Charlestown Health Center, Charlestown, MA (September, 2002)
Getting Into Health Professional School and Succeeding, Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference, Boston, MA (March 2002)
Everyday People, Martin Luther King Celebration, Association of Multicultural Members of Partners, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (January 2002)
Clinical Narratives: A Tool for the Journey from Novice to Expert, Annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA (November 2001)
Behind the Word Latino, MGH Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (October 2001)
Families and Professionals as Partners: A Privilege and Solemn Commitment. MassGeneral Hospital for Children’s Lecture in Honor of Our Children and Families, MassGeneral Hospital for Children Conference, Boston, MA (May 2001)
Expertise in Clinical Practice. Stephanie Macaluso Award Ceremony. Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. (November 2000)
Pathway to Leadership II: Career Development. Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (October 2000)
Strategic Learning to Maximize Organization and Memory. Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. (September 1999, September 2000)
Clinical Placement in Acute Care Based on Medical Residency Model. American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA. (November, 1997)
CHIP: Closed Head Injury Protocol, Mid-South Conference Communicative Disorders, Memphis, TN. (February,1984)
Diagnosis and Management of the Adult Closed Head Injured Patient, Invited Speaker Florida Speech Language Hearing Association CEU Workshop, Miami, FL. (October, 1983)

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Instructor, Culture, Language and Cognition, MGH Institute of Health Professions (2004)
Instructor, Contemporary Issues in Speech–Language Pathology, MGH Institute of Health Professions (1996–1999)
Lecturer, Factors to consider when providing speech–language services to Latino persons and their families, MGH Institute of Health Professions (1999, 2000,2001, 2002)
Lecturer, Attention and Memory, Physical Therapy Seminar on Treatment Approaches to the Neurologically Impaired, MGH Institute of Health Professions (1996–2000)
Lecturer, Adult Language Neurogenic Disorders, Harvard/MIT Health Sciences Technology Program (1997–1999)
Instructor, Treatment of Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders, MGH Institute of Health Professions (1997)
Lecturer, Apraxia of Speech, MGH Institute of Health Professions (1995, 1996)

AWARDS

Partners in Excellence Award–1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009
Ernesto Gonzalez Award for Outstanding Service in the Latino community -2009
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Diversity Champion- 2009