Rae Sonnenmeier, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education and Services in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and is a licensed speech-language pathologist in New Hampshire. Dr. Sonnenmeier received her Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in speech-language pathology from the University of Buffalo, with expertise in early childhood language disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and augmentative communication. Between 1996 and 2023, Dr. Sonnenmeier was actively engaged in the NH-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program in preparing the next generation of leaders who are skilled in interdisciplinary, family-centered practice for children and youth with disabilities and their families. She served as the LEND training director between 1999-2009 and then as a faculty mentor. In 2012 Dr. Sonnenmeier received the Recognition Award from the Early Education and Intervention Network of New Hampshire for outstanding leadership and professional performance on behalf of young children and families in New Hampshire.
