Dr. Danai Kasambira Fannin Honored in 2025 ASHA Awards

By Aleksandra Zabiran

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has announced its 2025 award recipients, recognizing leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and communication sciences. Among this year’s honorees is Dr. Danai Fannin, PhD, CCC-SLP, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNSCS) at Duke University Medical Center.

Dr. Fannin’s recognition reflects her impactful work in academic and clinical education, research, and service to the profession. Her role at Duke HNSCS highlights the department’s commitment to advancing excellence in communication sciences and disorders. As a clinician and educator, Dr. Fannin has demonstrated a deep dedication to improving outcomes for individuals with communication challenges.

The ASHA Awards are among the highest honors in the profession, and Dr. Fannin’s inclusion in this prestigious group underscores her leadership and influence in the field.

For more details, visit the official ASHA announcement.

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