Adriana Tillison

Research Assistantt

My name is Adriana, and I am a second-year student at the University of Connecticut. I am double-majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, and Human Development and Family Sciences. I began working as a research assistant for the Language Creation Lab in September 2025, where I completed a lot of outreach and used data for our research on homesigning in Nicaragua. This research has brought interest in the world of sign language and helping others.

Using this research, it has made me believe I want to work with all ages as a Speech Pathologist. This lab has allowed me to flourish and leave room to learn new things I did not know before. I have been very delighted to work with this team and research group to grow my knowledge on a subject I believe is important.