About Us

Doctorate Students

Lucy Agbo, M.A., holds a B.A. in French Language and Literature and an M.A. in Linguistics (TESOL). She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on multilingual language development, academic vocabulary and literacy, and technology-enhanced interventions for multilingual children, particularly those with learning difficulties and at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD). Originally from Nigeria, Lucy brings a cross-cultural and multilingual perspective to her research and lab work. She speaks Idoma, English, and French.

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Anna K Almeida Soares, M.S., third-year PhD Candidate, holds a B.S. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and an M.S. in Neuroengineering. With extensive experience in language development and the neurobiology of children's communication disorders, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the lab. Proudly Brazilian, Anna strengthens the lab's focus on bilingualism and emergent literacy by offering valuable insights into language acquisition and development across diverse populations. She is fluent in English and Portuguese and is currently learning Spanish.