Ellayne Ganzfried

Ellayne has been a clinical associate professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program, and the director of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Center since 2018. Ellayne came to Pace with extensive experience as a clinician, administrator, and instructor. She has worked in diverse settings with professionals from all health and rehabilitation fields.

In addition to program-specific administration and service, Ellayne has consistently been involved at the college, University, regional, and national level on committees and in leadership positions. Ellayne is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Distinguished Practitioner Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). She is actively involved in both associations with previous service as the co-chair for the NAP Forum for two years, and currently serving as chair-elect of the NAP Speech-Language Pathology Academy.

In 2024, Ellayne was appointed director of the newly established Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) for the College of Health Professions (CHP). The Office of IPECP will play a pivotal role in preparing future healthcare professionals for collaborative, patient-centered care and serve as a dedicated hub for fostering collaboration and teamwork among students, faculty, and staff. This integration will enhance the skills and competencies of CHP graduates, thus preparing them for the dynamic, complex healthcare landscape and demonstrating CHP’s commitment to producing graduates who are poised to address the challenges of modern healthcare. Establishing the IPECP office at CHP will ensure that IPECP is effectively and consistently integrated into the curriculum of all CHP programs.

MS, Speech-Language Pathology
Boston University
Boston, MA
1984

BA, Education of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
1982

• Dean’s Service Award- Pace University College of Health Professions (2024)
• Special Recognition Award -Boston University Sargent College Alumni Association (2024)
• Distinguished Fellow- National Academies of Practice (2019)
• Long Island Speech-Language Hearing Association, Honors of the Association (2012)
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Fellow (2008)
• New York Speech-Language Hearing Association, Distinguished Service Award (2006)
• Long Island Speech-Language Hearing Association, Outstanding Service Award (2002)
• Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association, Distinguished Service Award (1989)
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Award for Continuing Education (ACE) (13) (1987)

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts License in Speech-Language Pathology
• New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology
• New York State, Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teaching Certificate

• New York Faculty Council Graduate Study Committee, member (2024–present)
• CHP Faculty Council, vice-chair (2024–present)
• Wellness-In Action Pilot, captain (2024)
• CHP Curriculum Committee, co-chair (2023–present)
• Strategic Plan Work Track for IPE, member (2023–present)
• Clinical Coordinators Work Group (2022–present)
• Joint Faculty Council Faculty Handbook Committee, member (2022–present)
• New York Faculty Council Faculty Affairs Committee, member (2022–present)
• CHP IPP/IPE Committee, co-chair (2022–2023)
• National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Pace Chapter, faculty advisor (2020–present)
• CHP Faculty Council, chair (2020–present)
• CHP Curriculum Committee, member (2019–present)
• CHP IPP/IPE Committee, member (2019–2023)
• CHP Clinical Faculty Promotion Committee, and Faculty Affairs, member (2019–2021)
• Task Force for Multilingual and International Student Success, Pace University (2019–2021)
• New York Faculty Council, Public Relations and Public Functions Committee, co-chair (2019-2023)

• Ganzfried, E., Kantor, A., Tosto, J., Raymond-Tolan, L. & Tokash, J. (2024). Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Ignited Through a Pediatric Feeding Project. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.
• Brooks, K., Ganzfried. E., Gage, C. (2024). South Africa Aphasia Awareness Training for Emergency Responders. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.
• Brooks, K., Ganzfried. E., Gage, C., Calderera, R., McKenzie. A. (2024). South Africa Aphasia Awareness Training for Emergency Responders. New York State Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NYSSLA) Convention, White Plains, NY.
• Ganzfried, E.S., Tosto,J., Kantor, A., Raymond-Tolan, L., Tokash, J. (2023). Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Ignited Through a Pediatric Feeding Project. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA.
• Ganzfried, E.S., Tosto, J, Singleton, J.K., (2023). Understanding and Promoting Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• Ganzfried, E.S., Taylor, S., (2023). Use What You Know: How to Capitalize on your Transferable Skills to Diversify your Career. National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Annual Convention, Metro Washington, DC.
• Reubling, I., Stein, S., Ganzfried, E.S., Khalili, H., Frost, J., Ronnebaum, J., Ochs,J., Eggenberger, T., Greer A. (2023). Actions to Advance the National Academies of Practice Position on Interprofessional Collaboration (roundtable discussion). National Academies of Practice Annual Forum, Washington, DC.
• Ganzfried, E.S. (2022). Health, Wellness and the Sciences Panel Discussion. Invited Panelist at Future of Pace; Interdisciplinary Online Conference.
• Ganzfried, E.S. (2019). Discover Your Inner Leader: Tools for Success. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
• Ganzfried, E.S. & Saslow, J. (2019). Take the Stage: A Collaborative Drama Group as Intervention for Adults with Communication Disorders. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
• Ganzfried, E. S. & Greenfield, M. (2018). The New Normal: A Holistic and Collaborative Approach to Aphasia Treatment. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA), academic member (2024–present)
• Convention Topic Committee- Business and Practice Management SLP (2022)
• S.T.E.P. Mentoring Program (2019–present)

National Academies of Practice (NAP)

• Chair-Elect Speech-Language-Pathology Academy (2024)
• NAP Forum, co-chair (2022–2024)
• Partnerships and Networking Committee (2021–present)
• Professional Development Committee, Patient Resource Workgroup, co-chair (2020–present)

ABET

• Board of Directors, public director (2020–present)

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)
• Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LISHA)
• National Academies of Practice (NAP)
• National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH)

• Ganzfried, E. S. (2018) Living with Aphasia: Realities, Challenges and Opportunities. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. Vol 3 (Issue 2)
• Greenfield, M., & Ganzfried, E., (2016) The Word Escapes Me: Voices of Aphasia. Indianapolis, IN: Balboa Press

• Aphasia Advocacy and Education
• Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
• Leadership/Supervision

• CSD 460: Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology I
• CSD 461: Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology II
• CSD 661: Clinical Practicum I: Diagnostic In-House
• CSD 661A: Clinical Practicum I: Pediatric In-House
• CSD 661B: Clinical Practicum I: Clinic Placement
• CSD 662: Clinical Practicum II (External Placement)
• CSD 662A: Clinical Practicum II (External Placement)