Sue Oullette, Ph.D.

Chaplain Neurology Supportive and Palliative Care University of Rochester

Sue E. Ouellette is a chaplain with the neurology supportive and palliative care team at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She also holds a secondary appointment there as an assistant professor in Neurology. Sue holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Kent State University as well as M.A. and M.Div. degrees. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church. Sue taught at the University of Arkansas and Northern Illinois University and chaired the School of Allied Health at the latter institution. She directed a national federally funded research center at Northern Illinois University and served as the director of research at a similar center at the University of Arkansas. Most of Sue’s research centered on improving vocational and social outcomes for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. She holds the rank of Professor Emeritus at Northern Illinois University, has presented internationally, and has authored numerous publications.