Dr. Yoo's research examines language and cognitive recovery in adults with neurogenic communication disorders. She focuses on story retelling as an intervention to support improved communication abilities, investigates how artificial intelligence can be applied to aphasia assessment and language analysis, and explores processing speed as a critical mechanism in language recovery. Together, these lines of work aim to clarify how linguistic complexity, cognitive demands, and therapeutic engagement shape recovery, with the long-term goal of developing evidence-based and scalable interventions that improve the quality of life for individuals with aphasia and related conditions. 

Maya is a graduate student from San Jose, California. After attenting Baylor for her undergraduate degree, she chose to stay for her Master's program. She will be graduating in August 2026. Maya has previously participated in research in Dyslexia as well as Complex Communication Disorders. After graduating she hoped to return back to California and work as a Speech Pathologist in the school setting. 

Tina is a senior undergraduate majoring in Speech Pathology Communications Science & Disorders, expected to graduate in December 2025. Since 2023, she has worked in Dr. Yoo’s lab, where she gained various hands-on experience with Aphasia research, contributing to tDCS projects, story-retelling therapy, and standardized assessments (WAB, MoCA), as well as developing lab materials and presentation flyers. Her exposure to aphasia, dysphasia, and bilingual speech-disorders sparked her passion for medical speech pathology. In addition to her lab work, Tina has served as President of the International Student Association since 2023 and worked as a Global Ambassador, welcoming and mentoring international students at her university. After graduation, she plans to begin working as an SLP-A at Little Land Therapy in Waco and then pursue graduate studies in Speech Pathology.

 Kylie is an Undergraduate student from League city, Texas. She is currently completing her senior year as a communication Sciences and Disorder major set to graduate May 2026. She has been working in Dr. Yoo’s lab since May 2024 and works primarily on the Story Retelling Therapy project. She loved getting hands-on experience with aphasia research and a stronger understanding of the research process! The lab has influenced her interests in the medical side of speech pathology, including Aphasia, dysphagia, cognitive communication disorders, dementia, etc. Outside of the research lab, she works as a Baylor Experience and Admissions representative, working with coworkers to welcome prospective students and families and help support them throughout the college making decisions. After graduation, she plans to get her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Kaitlin Walsh is an undergraduate research assistant and works primarily on the Story Retelling Therapy project.

Nethra is an undergraduate pre-med student and assists with AI projects and big-data analysis in the lab. She is an undergraduate student from Frisco, Texas and currently a junior majoring in Health Science Studies on the pre-med track. Nethra joined Dr. Yoo’s research lab because of her interest in neurological conditions and how they influence communication and treatment and to gain a more hands-on research experience. Outside of Dr. Yoo’s lab, she is involved in additional research projects, including cancer and body image research. Nethra is an active volunteer and observer at various healthcare facilities in Waco such as Ascension Providence and Waco Family Medicine as well as intern at Baylor Scott & White. In the future, she plan to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician.