Lorraine Reggin

Dr. Lorraine Reggin

PhD
Pronouns: she/her

Positions

Manager, Community Partnered Research and Engagement

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre

Child Health and Wellness Collaborator

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Contact information

Web presence

Location

Office: AD251B

Background

Educational Background

PhD Psychology, University of Calgary, 2024

MSc Speech-Language Pathology, University of British Columbia, 2002

BA Honours Linguistics, University of Calgary , 2000

Biography

I practiced as a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist for Alberta Health Services from 2002-2011 and maintained certification with both the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) and Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Canada (SAC) during that time. 

Research

Areas of Research

Speech/Language Development, Literacy, Cognitive Development, Knowledge Mobilization, Patient & Family Centered Care

Lorraine Reggin practiced as a speech-language pathologist for nine years in Calgary area schools. She earned her PhD with research focusing on how children understand abstract language concepts that cannot be seen, touched, or heard. Lorraine also spearheaded a partner-engaged research project examining the role of community-based interventions in linking language development with literacy skills.

In her current role, Lorraine specializes in community-engaged research and knowledge mobilization. Knowledge mobilization—also known as knowledge transfer, translation, exchange, and management—involves connecting academic research with societal needs to inform policy, enhance practices, and contribute to public understanding. Lorraine works at the Owerko Centre, where she mobilizes knowledge on topics such as language and literacy, neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and child mental health, ensuring that academic insights lead to tangible real-world impacts.

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Courses

Course number Course title Semester
PSYC 451 Cognitive Development Winter 2024
LING 331 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Winter 2024
PSYC 503 Topics in Psychology: Bringing Research to Life Fall 2024
PSYC 503 Topics in Psychology: Bringing Research to Life Winter 2022

Awards

  • SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council. 2020
  • Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence, Department of Psychology. 2022
  • Mitacs-Accelerate Graduate Research Internship Program , Mitacs. 2022

Publications