Jennifer Taylor, clinical professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis in Tennessee, has received the 2026 Honors of the Council Award from the Council of Academic Programs in Communications Sciences and Disorders. Considered the council’s highest honor, the annual award recognizes individuals for their outstanding impact on the field of communication sciences and disorders through clinical practice, teaching, research, administration, service, or legislative activity.
Dr. Taylor began her career with the University of Memphis in 2003 as a clinical assistant professor. Over the past two decades, she has worked her way up to several leadership roles, including director of clinical education in audiology and associate dean of academic programs for the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
As a clinician, Dr. Taylor specializes in pediatric diagnostics and rehabilitation. Outside of her work at the University of Memphis, she provides audiological services and supervision at the University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities.
“This recognition means a great deal because it reflects the confidence and generosity of those who took the time to nominate me,” said Dr. Taylor. “Knowing that colleagues believed my work was worthy of nomination and that they felt I made a meaningful impact on both the profession and the Council, is incredibly humbling. I am grateful for their support and proud to be part of a community that values service, collaboration and professional growth.”
Dr. Taylor received her bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders and her master’s degree in audiology from the University of Mississippi. She earned her doctor of audiology degree from the University of Florida.