Anna Girardi

Dr Anna Girardi is a Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Program Coordinator of the Associate Degree of Allied Health.

Anna completed her Ph.D. at The University of Queensland in 2016, investigating the impact of burn injuries, particularly those caused by button battery and chemical ingestion, on paediatric feeding and swallowing.

Prior to commencing at UniSQ, Anna worked as a speech pathologist for ten years in the hospital setting, gaining experience across acute and rehabilitation caseloads. She continues to work in the hospital and aged care setting as a speech pathologist while fulfilling her role as a lecturer in the new speech pathology program at UniSQ.