Discover How Leah Fullman is Transforming Faith-Driven Healthcare as Pepperdine’s First Dean of Speech-Language Pathology

Pepperdine University’s new speech-language pathology program, part of its College of Health Science, integrates clinical excellence with a faith-based mission. Led by inaugural dean Leah Fullman, the program emphasizes compassionate service, ethical research, and holistic patient care that considers physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Inspired by her personal experiences as a parent of children with medical needs, Fullman highlights the importance of patient-provider relationships and views healthcare as an extension of Jesus’ healing ministry. The curriculum includes rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical experience, and research opportunities, preparing students to be skilled, compassionate, and faith-driven speech-language pathologists.

Learn more about Fullman and Pepperdine's speech-language pathology program on the University Newsroom.