Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Director, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program (MSLP)
Post-Bacc Coordinator
Yvana Uranga-Hernandez teaches both in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her courses include Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders (UG), Theology of Disability (Grad), Child Language and Literacy and Disorders (Grad), Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorders and Counseling and Christian Care in Speech-Language Pathology(Grad). She developed the social skills camp for children with autism that takes place at Biola University during the summer session. Dr. Uranga-Hernandez focuses on teaching her students how to effectively and accurately assess children from Culturally and Linguistically diverse populations in order to solve the problem of overrepresentation in special education and their underrepresentation in gifted and talented school programs, as well as helping them understand how to assess and remediate language and literacy disorders, and effectively work with children with autism. She strives to have her students see children with disabilities as people first, understanding that we are all made in the image of God and thereby deserve the same respect and love. Dr. Uranga-Hernandez’ teaching approach includes both theoretical education as well as a practical hands-on approach to assist students in making connections between the two. She is passionate about teaching her students, and offers an open door policy to discuss academic, professional, and life issues with them. She strives to teach and love her students well so that they leave Biola and do the same.
FirstGen Faculty and Staff Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Uranga-Hernandez, Y (May 4, 2026). From Data to Decisions: Defensible IEPs, CLD Dx, and Pragmatics in Autism. West Orange County Consortium for Special Education (WOCCSE). Huntington Beach, Ca.
Fanning, J., Reid, D., Sinclair, A., Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (March 26, 2026). SEID Symposium on Disability & the Church. (Panel Discussion) Biola University, Ca
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (February 5, 2026). Desarrollo del Lenguaje y la Alfabetización de Niños Preescolares: Como apoyar a su hijo y reconocer cuando necesita ayuda adicional. Kids Works Parent Workshop. Santa Ana, Ca.
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (February 3, 2026). Introduction to Speech & Language Development. Child Development Undergraduate Class. Biola University, La Mirada, Ca
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (Sept. 17, 2025). Navigating Best Practices in Speech Sound Disorders. West Covina USD. Covina, California
Uranga-Hernandez Y. (August 27, 2025). Kids Care Training. Yorba Linda Friends Church. Yorba Linda, California.
Uranga-Hernandez Y. (August 23, 2025). Team Up Saturday: The Art of Belonging and Behaviors. Yorba Linda Friends Church. Yorba Linda, California.
Uranga-Hernandez, Y., Jacober, A., Hanson, M. (April 30, 2025). Panel Discussion on Disability Ministry. Christian Ministries Developmental Foundations undergrad class. University of Northwestern, St. Paul.
Uranga-Hernandez Y. (September 8, 2024). Champions Club. Yorba Linda Friends Church. Yorba Linda, California.
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (May 1, 2024). Theology of Disability: Research & Practice. Christian Ministries Developmental Foundations undergrad class. University of Northwestern, St. Paul.
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (Feb. 8, 2024). La Bondad de Dios: Lecciones de la Vida de Jose. Biola Capilla en Español. Biola University
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (Nov. 27, 2023). Thomas Was Just Like Us. Biola Undergrad Chapel: Greater Gospel of John. Biola University
Uranga-Hernandez Y. (Sept. 30, 2023). Trauma y el Desarrollo de Lenguaje. 44A Conferencia Hispana De Universidad Biola. Biola University
Joelle A., Lee, M. Garcia, G. & Uranga-Hernandez, Y (March 30, 2023). The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Survey of SLP’s Awareness, Knowledge, & Training. California Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention. Anaheim, California.
Uranga-Hernandez Y. (January 29, 2023). Champions Club. Yorba Linda Friends Church. Yorba Linda, California.
Uranga-Hernandez Y. (Sept. 24, 2022). Los Adolescentes Y La Comunicación. 43AConferencia Hispana De Universidad Biola. Biola University
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (Fall 2022). La Biblia y La Familia. Biola Learn. Biola University
Uranga-Hernandez, Y., Farag, L, Gaines, K., & Oyakawa, A. (July 13-25, 2022). The Preparedness in School-Based SLPs to Provide Literacy Intervention to Students on their Caseloads. American Speech-Language Hearing Association Schools Connect Conference. Online
Uranga-Hernandez, Y., McCormick, A. (March 25, 2022). Trauma Informed Speech Therapy. California Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention. Pasadena, California.
Uranga-Hernandez, Y. (2021). Balancing University Teaching and Homeschooling. In N. W. Yuen & D. Collier-Goubil (Eds.), Power Women: Stories of Motherhood, Faith and the Academy (pp. 155-166). InterVarsity Press.
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