Jacob Wright

Jacob Wright, M.M., M.A., CCC-SLP, is a voice and upper airway–specialized speech-language pathologist at the UAB Voice Center, where he works in close collaboration with laryngologists and interdisciplinary partners to assess and treat complex voice and upper airway disorders. He holds multiple advanced degrees in singing and vocal pedagogy, bringing a deep understanding of vocal function, performance demands, and training methodology to his clinical work.

Jacob’s clinical interests center on the professional singing voice, gender-affirming voice care, and the psychological impact of voice disorders, with an emphasis on supporting voice users whose identities, careers, and well-being are closely tied to their voices. At UAB, he has played a key role in expanding services for both performing artists and gender-diverse individuals, increasing access to specialized, affirming, and performance-informed care.

With a performance background in classical and musical theatre performance, Jacob integrates artistic expertise with evidence-based voice therapy to help patients achieve healthy, sustainable, and expressive voices. He is actively involved in national education and advocacy through PAVES (Pathway for Advanced Voice Education and Service), ASHA programming, and regular presentations at professional conferences, where he focuses on bridging the gap between voice science, pedagogy, and clinical practice.