Graduate Student Ambassadors
Below is a list of current graduate students who would be happy to answer your questions about our graduate program. Please take time to read the descriptions provided by the students to determine who might be most helpful in answering your questions.
Julianne Bragg, she/her, julianne.bragg@maine.edu
Hometown: Newport, ME, Undergraduate: University of Maine
At this point in graduate school I am most interested in working in... a diverse number of settings and exploring the field to the fullest extent.
You might be interested in contacting me if… you are from Maine and plan on commuting to campus, you transferred into a communication sciences and disorders program halfway through your bachelor’s degree, or if you have prior professional experience in the healthcare field.
I would choose UMaine for a graduate program because… my undergraduate experience was fantastic. The faculty is dedicated to creating unique learning experiences through various research opportunities, and the on-campus clinic. Working clinically and doing research in Maine gives insight to the value of working with rural populations. Maine is a one-of-a-kind place, with beautiful views and a rare culture that I can’t get enough of!
Sophie Dean, she/her, sophie.dean@maine.edu
Hometown: Keene, NH, Undergraduate: University of Maine
At this point in graduate school, I am most interested in working in… acute medical settings or private practice with pediatric clients.
You might be interested in contacting me if… you are considering living on campus, you did not take time off before pursuing graduate school, you are interested in research, or you want to know more about Orono or Maine from someone who completed their undergrad at UMaine!
I would choose UMaine for a graduate program because… there is an on-campus clinic that provides immediate hands-on experience with a diverse caseload of clients upon beginning the program. Additionally, the program features a small cohort size that fosters a supportive environment with your peers and experienced supervisors, as well as there are lots of research opportunities for those with an interest!
Emma Doxtater, she/her, emma.doxtater@maine.edu
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Undergraduate: University of Lethbridge
At this point in graduate school, I am most interested in working in… working with a diverse range of clients, but so far I have especially enjoyed working with preschool and early elementary aged children.
You might be interested in contacting me if… you have questions about relocating to Maine, housing, being an international student, tuition and finances, adjusting to graduate school, or how the CSD program operates.
I would choose UMaine for a graduate program because… the program offers immediate hands on clinical experiences while providing the support and independence needed to grow as a clinician. There are also excellent opportunities to get involved in research, even if you don’t have much prior research experience, and the small, close knit cohort creates a collaborative and supportive learning environment.