Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez, PhD, Ccc Slp, Bcs S, Cnt, Ntmtc
About Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez, PhD, Ccc Slp, Bcs S, Cnt, Ntmtc
Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez, PhD, is a specialist in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders and currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Innara Health. She manages the NICU Dysphagia Research Team at NYU Langone Health and has published extensively on neonatal swallowing mechanisms.
Company
Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez is currently employed at Innara Health as the Chief Clinical Officer. Innara Health is a company focusing on advancing neonatal feeding technologies. She has been with the organization since 2022, contributing to research and development for NICU feeding outcomes using the NTrainer System.
Title
Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez holds the title of Manager - NICU Dysphagia Research Team and Specialist in Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders at NYU Langone Health. She has been in this position since 2010, focusing on clinical investigations to support evidence-based practices for neonatal care.
Education and Expertise
Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez earned her PhD in Speech/Language Pathology from Adelphi University, where she studied from 2009 to 2018. Her expertise lies in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, and she has developed significant programs and research in this field. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, providing specialized care and training in neonatal touch and massage.
Background
Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez has extensive experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. She worked as an Assistant Professor at Molloy College from 2019 to 2022. She also has extensive experience at NYU Winthrop Hospital, where she served as the Program Manager - Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program from 2010 to 2019.
Achievements
Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez developed the NICU Feeding Program at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island's Level III NICU. She has published research in peer-reviewed journals on neonatal swallowing mechanisms and is a sought-after international speaker on preterm infant feeding readiness and dysphagia management. She is also a board member of the Neonatal Therapist National Certification Board.