Biography

Dr. Stephanie Bradley, Au.D., CCC-A, is Professor and Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at West Liberty University. With more than a decade of higher education leadership and clinical experience as a practicing audiologist since 2012, she brings expertise in academic program development, clinical education, instructional design, and student mentorship.

Dr. Bradley played a foundational role in developing WLU’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program and led the planning and development of the WLU Speech and Hearing Clinic. Her clinical background spans medical audiology, private practice, cochlear implants, hearing aids, and pediatric and adult hearing healthcare.

As an educator and leader, Dr. Bradley is committed to preparing the next generation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists through innovative, evidence-based instruction and meaningful clinical experiences. Her approach combines rigorous academic preparation with individualized mentorship, empowering students to become confident, compassionate clinicians and leaders equipped to make a lasting impact in the field.

Education

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium/The University of Akron, 2008–2012; completed clinical fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
• B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, West Liberty University, 2008.
• Magna Cum Laude, West Liberty University, 2008.
• Graduate Fellowship, The University of Akron, 2008–2012.
• Dean’s List, West Liberty University, 2005–2008.
• ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE), 2020 and 2023.
• WLU Faculty Excellence Award in Service, 2022.
• WLU Faculty of the Year Award- College of Sciences, 2026.

Professional Experiences

Au.D. — Doctor of Audiology, University of Akron, 2012
CCC-A — Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders — current leadership role at West Liberty University
Audiology Director- Speech and Hearing Clinic
Pennsylvania Audiology Licensure, 2012–present.
West Virginia Audiology Licensure, 2012–present.
Member, American Academy of Audiology
Member, West Virginia Audiology Association

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Presentations
• “Public Health: Important Topics for Interdisciplinary Teams Involving Dental Hygienists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Audiologists” / “Decibels in Dentistry” — Dental Hygiene Annual Conference, Wheeling, WV, 2025.
• “Audiology 101” — Guest Speaker, West Liberty University College 101, 2022.
• “Audiology 101” — Guest Speaker, West Liberty University College 101, 2021.
• “West Liberty University Speech Pathology/Audiology Update” — Scottish Rite Annual Conference, 2019.

Grants
• Milan Puskar Foundation Grant
o Co-writer
o $12,800 received
o 2024

• Federal Congressional Grant — Interprofessional Healthcare Education Center
o Co-Writer- $1.9 million requested
o $500,000 received
o 2024

• Sisters of St. Joseph Grant — Pediatric Audiology and SLP Simulation Equipment
o Co-writer
o $11,000 received
o 2023

• Milan Puskar Foundation Grant — Clinic Build-Out
o Co-writer
o $100,000 received
o 2022

• River Valley Health Foundation Grant — Pediatric Audiology Equipment
o Co-writer
o $10,000 received
o 2022

• Harvard Graduate School of Education — Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative
o Project: Telepractice Within a University Setting
o $5,000 received
o 2019