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Amber Handon

  • Academic Program Officer

Office Location

Ridley Hall 155
405 Emmet Street S
Charlottesville, VA 22903
 

Biography

As the academic program officer for the communication sciences and disorders program, Amber Handon assists prospective students through the admission process, facilitates orientation of new students to the program, and supports students and their supervisors throughout their external placements. Handon is a licensed speech-language pathologist with clinical experience in interprofessional practice and delivery of services within the public school setting. Handon served on the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) board of directors for seven years and was awarded SHAV Fellow in 2023. She is committed to supporting those who are the future of the profession.

Education

M.Ed., University of Virginia, 2007
B.A., College of William and Mary, 2004