Christopher E.

Holt
North Carolina A&T State University

503 Bellefont Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545

ceholt80@gmail.com · 919-302-3493

EDUCATION: The Ohio State University

Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science · Expected May 2025
Cumulative GPA: N/A · Columbus, Ohio
North Carolina A&T State University
B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology · May 2020
Cumulative GPA: 3.93 · Greensboro, North Carolina

NOTABLE COURSEWORK:
University Choir, Chamber Singers, Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and
Language Development in the Child, Phonetics, Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech and Hearing
Mechanism, Observation of Communication Disorders, Ethics in Communication Issues,
Introduction to Exceptional Children, Introduction to Audiology, Aural Rehabilitation,
Psychological Statistics, Neuroanatomy for the Speech-Language Pathologist, Language Disorders
in Children, Voice and Fluency Disorders, Introduction to Linguistics, Case Studies in
Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention, Internship, Computer Applications for
Communication Disorders, Case Studies in Acquired Disorders (Clinical Practicum II), Hearing and
Speech Science

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Vocology, Voice pathologies, Vocal therapy, Vocal nodules, Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related
vocal trauma, Laryngeal inflammation, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Voice
development, Post-surgical dysphagia, Post-radiation therapy dysphagia, Interdisciplinary Health
Disparities across Minority Populations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

North Carolina A&T State University (Aug. 2019 – Mar. 2020)

Principal Investigator: Christopher E. Holt, B.A. Candidate
Faculty Advisor: Deana Lacy McQuitty, SLP.D., CCC-SLP
Project Title: Vowel Perception of African-Americans in the Triad and Metrolina North Carolina
Regions
• Recruited two undergraduate students attending an undergraduate institution for research
exposure and experience opportunities
• Led online training sessions using CITI training software
• Led in-person training on proper protocol of pure tone audiometry screening and use and
management of PsychoPy3 software for Windows® and Apple Mac®
• Developed IRB submission for university approval

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 Christopher E. Holt
North Carolina A&T State University

503 Bellefont Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545

ceholt80@gmail.com · 919-302-3493

• Created recruitment flyers and scripts for solicitation of participants

• Developed survey material for study participants
• Recruited and completed subject participants
• Managed student subject collection and participation
• Monitored student data collection progress and data collection procedures
• Scheduled and led research team meetings discussing improving data collection
methodologies and researching strategies

University of California, Santa Barbara (Jan. 2019 – Aug. 2019)

Principal Investigator: Anne Charity-Hudley, Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigator: Mary
Bucholtz, Ph.D., Department of Linguistics, College of Letters and Sciences
Funding Source: UCSB-HBCU Scholars in Linguistics Program/National Science Foundation
Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF #1757654)
Research Position: Undergraduate Researcher
Project Title: Being Black and “Talking White” in Higher Education under “Talking College:
Increasing Diversity in the Linguistic Sciences through Research on Language and Society
Mobility”
Findings: The overall social experiences of students attending both Historically Black
Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) have been affected by
the accusation of “talking/acting White”.
• Performed thorough literature review that examined the history of “talking/acting White” in
higher education and how these terms were defined and expressed throughout literature and
within the African-American community
• Assisted in the development of interview questionnaires and survey questions for African-
American students attending postsecondary institutions
• Screened and recruited subjects for both research studies
• Interviewed participants for both independent research and the Talking College Project
• Performed data analysis using hand transcription, indexing and coding methods.
• Collected and analyzed audio samples using Audacity®.
• Delivered research findings at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at UC-
Santa Barbara in August 2019

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Jun. 2018 – Jul. 2018)

Research Advisor: Michael A. Preston, Ph.D., M.P.H., Department of Surgery, College of
Medicine
Project Title: Health Professionals’ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Perceptions about Improving Quality
of Life Measures in Patients with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Related Oral Cancers

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 Christopher E. Holt
North Carolina A&T State University

503 Bellefont Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545

ceholt80@gmail.com · 919-302-3493

Findings: Current methods of radiation therapy induces unnecessary damage to the bodily
mechanisms necessary for sufficient production of speaking and swallowing.
• Performed thorough literature review that examined the effect of speech and swallowing on
patients who had received radiation therapy after surgery for human papillomavirus-related
oropharyngeal cancers
• Created and developed the Human Subject Research (HSR) protocol (IRB approval not
required)
• Developed a series of qualitative survey questions utilized during interviews with healthcare
professionals in the medical setting
• Screened and recruited subjects for the research study
• Performed data analysis using GraphPad Prism® 7 to determine study results and prepare
presentation
• Delivered research findings at the Central Arkansas Summer Undergraduate Research
Conference in July 2018

North Carolina A&T State University (Nov. 2017 – Jan. 2018)

Research Advisor: Deana Lacy McQuitty, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathology &
Audiology
Project Title: Examining the Relationship Between Classroom Teacher’s Cultural Competence and
Special Education Referrals for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
Findings: There is an increase in special education referrals for students of minority populations in
North Carolina when compared to the national average of referrals for minority students in the
public-school setting.
• Conducted a literature review under Dr. Deana McQuitty that examined the state of North
Carolina’s special education referrals for students of minority populations in comparison to
the national average of special education referrals for minority students in the public-school
setting.
• Determined that cultural and systematic biases from national standardized examinations and
the lack of diverse educators in the North Carolina public-school system was the primary
cause for the influx of unnecessary special education referrals for minority students.
• Displayed a strong work ethic and commitment to confidentiality when reading diversity
reports of other public-schools across the state of North Carolina and the United States
Department of Education national statistics.
• Supported the necessary operations needed to maintain a functioning research office by
assisting other partners with their current projects while learning the aspects of conducting
scientific research professionally.

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 Christopher E. Holt
North Carolina A&T State University

503 Bellefont Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545

ceholt80@gmail.com · 919-302-3493

East Carolina University (Dec. 2016 – Apr. 2017)

Research Advisor: Yolanda F. Holt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Project Title: Vowel Variation in African-American English
• Conducted experiments with Dr. Yolanda F. Holt through telecommunication and live
interview sessions over a period of two weeks examining student vowel variations
• Gathered a cohort of female participants who were within the same racial background and
age ranges (18 – 30 yrs. old).
• Created and collected confidentiality and privacy agreement forms from participants
involved in the study.
• Interviewed participants and collected data from respondents in confidential and closed-
door facilities.
• Operated PRAAT, a phonetics software program, and analyzed data results received from
live interviews and telecommunication sessions.
• Delivered presentation findings at the 2017 NBASLH Poster Convention in Atlanta,
Georgia.

RESEARCH SKILLS:

PsychoPy 3, Audacity, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel 2013), RefWorks
Referencing Software, Zotero Referencing Software, PRAAT, Fact Checking, Evaluating the
Validity and Reliability of Related Research Studies, Field Research, Ethnography, Interviewing,
Literature Reviews, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Entry,
Data Review, Data Management, Analysis, Reasoning, Administrative Support, Confidentiality

AWARDS:

Emerging Peer Academic Leader

Greensboro, North Carolina
April 2019

College of Education Outstanding Honor Student

Greensboro, North Carolina
March 2019

$500 ABRCMS Housing Travel Award

Indianapolis, Indiana
September 2018

Award for Academic Excellence

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 Christopher E. Holt
North Carolina A&T State University

503 Bellefont Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545

ceholt80@gmail.com · 919-302-3493

Greensboro, North Carolina

April 2017, April 2018 & March 2019

Chancellor’s List
Greensboro, North Carolina
May 2017 – Present

Dean’s List
Greensboro, North Carolina
December 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

2019 UCSB-HBCU Scholars in Linguistics Program

University of California-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

2018 Summer Research Internship Program (SRI)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AK

SOCIETIES:

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Chapter Vice President

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Member
Phi Kappa Phi, Member
National Society for Leadership and Success, Orientation Committee
Golden Key International Honors Society, Member

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Greensboro Urban Ministries Oct. 2019 – Feb. 2020

American Red Cross Volunteer Intake Processing (VIP) Center Jan. 2019 – Sept. 2019
2019 MLK Day of Service Jan. 2019

POSTERS AND ABSTRACTS:

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 Christopher E. Holt
North Carolina A&T State University

503 Bellefont Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545

ceholt80@gmail.com · 919-302-3493

Charity-Hudley A. Fostering a Culture of Racial Inclusion in Linguistics: For the Children of the 9th
Ward Circa 2005. Invited Plenary Talk Presented at Linguistic Society of America (LSA) Annual
Meeting. 2020. New Orleans, Louisiana (Contributing Author)

Holt C., Holt Y. Building a Pipeline to Increase Minority & Male Representation in the Professions.
Technical Research Presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Convention. 2019. Orlando, Florida

Holt C., Charity-Hudley A., Bucholtz M. Being Black and “Talking White” in Higher Education.
Poster Presented at Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. 2019. Santa Barbara, California

Holt C., Preston M., McGehee N., Henry-Tillman R., Davis A., Loudermill, C. Health
Professionals’ Knowledge Beliefs, and Perceptions about Improving Quality of Life Measures in
Patients with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Related Oral Cancers. Poster Presented at Annual
Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana

Holt C., Preston M., McGehee N., Henry-Tillman R., Davis A., Loudermill, C. Health
Professionals’ Knowledge Beliefs, and Perceptions about Improving Quality of Life Measures in
Patients with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Related Oral Cancers. Oral Presentation Presented
at Central Arkansas Summer Undergraduate Research Conference. 2018. Little Rock, Arkansas

Holt C., Holt Y. Vowel Variation in African-American English. Poster Presented at National
Black Association of Speech-Language-Hearing. 2017. Atlanta, Georgia