Jose Centeno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Jose G. Centeno (he/him/his) is a clinical researcher and certified practitioner in Speech-Language Pathology. His work is at the intersection of neurolinguistic theory (post-stroke aphasia), bilingualism, ethnogeriatrics, and health equity.
Research Overview
Advancing Aphasia Care Through Equity
José G. Centeno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FASHA, conducts research and teaches in subject areas at the intersection of brain health, post-stroke communication rehabilitation (aphasia), multilingualism, ethnogeriatrics, and health equity.
Areas of Expertise
Bilingualism theory
Brain health in ethnically and socially diverse older populations
Community engaged research
Intersectional socio-ecological relationships in post-stroke aphasia services in ethnically and socially diverse post-stroke services
Post-stroke aphasia in bilingual individuals with a focus on Spanish-English speakers
Current Projects
Identifying Needs, Barriers, and Facilitators in the Care and Rehabilitative Services for Hispanic Adults with Post-stroke Aphasia: Perspectives from Caregivers.
Community-engaged Brain Health Promotion in Ethnically and Socially Diverse Older Populations
Research Team
The people behind the science
Eve Higby, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
California State University-East Bay
eve.higby@csueastbay.edu
Michelle Gravier, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
California State University-East Bay
michelle.gravier@csueastbay.edu
Tracy Davis, PhD
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Rutgers School of Health Professions
Jennifer Austin, Ph.D.
Department of Spanish & Portuguese
Bilingualism & Second Language Acquisition Group
Rutgers University, Newark
William Graves, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Language, Behavior, & Brain Imaging Lab
Rutgers University, Newark
Pamela Rothpletz-Puglia, Ed.D., RD
Master of Science in Health Professions Education
Rutgers School of Health Professions, Newark
Marianne Mortera, PhD.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Rutgers School of Health Professions
Chaleece Sandberg, Ph.D.
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
Mark Vorensky, Ph.D.
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Rutgers School of Health Professions
Publications & Impact
Selected Research Publications
2024
A call for transformative intersectional LPAA intervention for equity and social justice in ethnosocially diverse post-stroke aphasia services
Centeno, J. G.
Seminars in Speech and Language, 45(01), 071-083–https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1777131
2024
Toward an intersectional neurocognitive approach to management of post-stroke aphasia in multilingual ethnoracially diverse geriatric populations
Centeno, J. G., & Higby, E.
In M. Goral & A. Lerman (Eds.), Advances in the neurolinguistic study of multilingual and monolingual adults: In honor of Professor Loraine K. Obler (p. 141-155). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003330318-14
2024
Intersectionality in aphasia services for ethnosocially diverse adult populations
Centeno, J. G., & Laures-Gore, J.
Seminars in Speech and Language, 45(01), 001-004. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1778016
2023
Focusing our attention on socially-responsive professional education to serve ethnogeriatric populations with neurogenic communication disorders in the United States
Centeno, J. G., Obler, L. K., Collins, L., Wallace, G., Fleming, V., & Guendouzi, J.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32,1782-1792. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00325
2021
Implications of United States service evidence for growing multiethnic adult neurorehabilitation caseloads worldwide
Centeno, J.G., & Harris, J. L.
Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 45(2), 77-97. (open access) https://cjslpa.ca/files/2021_CJSLPA_Vol_45/No_2/CJSLPA_Vol_45_No_2_2021_1207.pdf
2020
Aphasia management in growing multiethnic populations
Centeno, J. G., Kiran, S., & Armstrong, E.
Aphasiology, 34 (11), 1314-1318 https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2020.1781420 (open access)
Achievements
Awards & Honors
07/24
Fellowship, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
09/18
RBHS Chancellor’s Diversity Program, RBHS Faculty Recruits. Full Professor, Biomedical and Health Sciences (BHS), Rutgers University
08/17
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile
08/15
Faculty Recognition Award (post-tenure review), St. John’s University, NY
11/13
Annual Awards of Excellence: Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Multicultural Affairs, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Faculty Recognition Award, St. John’s University, NY 07/11
05/11
Faculty Outstanding Achievement Medal, St. John’s University, NY
11/10
Certificate of Recognition, Hispanic Caucus, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
07/10
Faculty Recognition Award, St. John’s University, NY
07/08
Faculty Recognition Award, St. John’s University, NY
07/06
Academic service-learning award, St. John’s University, NY
09/03
Faculty Recognition Award, St. John’s University, NY
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