Dr. Shatonda Jones is a speech-language pathologist, end-of-life doula, educator, researcher, and advocate whose work centers on embodied, human-centered approaches to communication, neurorehabilitation, and community care. With nearly two decades of clinical experience in adult neurogenic communication disorders, Dr. Jones specializes in supporting individuals and families navigating stroke, Parkinson’s disease, motor speech disorders, brain injury, and other neurological conditions that impact communication, cognition, identity, and quality of life.

Dr. Jones serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in speech-language pathology, where she is committed to mentoring the next generation of clinicians through reflective, compassionate, and ethically grounded models of care. Her teaching and supervision philosophy emphasizes dignity, relational connection, cultural responsiveness, and the understanding that communication is inextricably tied to identity, humanity, and belonging.

As the founder of The Jones Embodied Care Collective, Dr. Jones seeks to create interdisciplinary spaces that move beyond task-oriented rehabilitation to embrace whole-person healing and support. Her work integrates speech, language, and cognitive-communication therapy, education, advocacy, caregiver support, and community-centered approaches to care, with particular interest in the lived experiences of individuals and families navigating neurological change.

Dr. Jones holds advanced degrees in speech-language pathology, therapeutic science, and pastoral studies. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Theology (ThD) with an emphasis in liberation and womanist theologies. Dr. Jones is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST). Her scholarship and community work explore the intersections of communication, embodiment, spirituality, identity, and equity in healthcare and education.

At the heart of Dr. Jones’ work is a simple but deeply held belief: every person deserves to be heard, honored, and cared for in ways that recognize the fullness of their humanity.

Dr. Jones is licensed to provide speech therapy services in the states of Missouri, Kansas, New York, and Delaware.

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