· Ph.D. in Communication Disorders and Sciences (Speech Pathology), San Jose State University2006–
· Research Consultant, Columbia University2005–2006
· Associate Research Scientist, Columbia University2003–2004
· Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University2002–2003
· Ph.D. in Linguistics (Phonetics), Ohio State University2000–
· M.A. in East Asian Languages and Literatures (Japanese Linguistics), Ohio State University1993–
· B.A. in Oriental Languages and Literatures (Japanese Studies), University of Colorado at Boulder1991–