2026 Martha Mullins-Callender Recipient

Rebecca Epperly M.S., CCC‑SLP

Rebecca Epperly is honored in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to strengthening the profession of speech‑language pathology in Virginia. As Clinic Director of the Radford University Speech‑Language‑Hearing Clinic and co‑founder of the Radford University Brain Injury Center, she has expanded access to high‑quality, life‑participation–focused services in a medically underserved region while building sustainable clinical and educational infrastructure.

She is widely respected for elevating standards of care and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as for her transformative mentorship of both students and faculty. Rebecca cultivates a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability, guiding graduate clinicians to develop strong clinical reasoning, ethical judgment, and professional confidence. Her mentorship further extends to faculty colleagues through collaboration, program development, and the modeling of thoughtful, principled leadership.

Through vision, perseverance, and deep professional stewardship, Rebecca Epperly exemplifies the enduring legacy of Martha Mullins Callender and serves as a true champion of communication disorders services in the Commonwealth.