Margaret Briggs

Overview

Dr. Briggs devoted her professional career to helping children and their families improve their communication. As the creator of a successful pediatric speech-language pathology practice, she had the freedom to innovate and experiment. Probably her best
asset is her intellectual curiosity. Her focus with her clients has been with people on the autism spectrum and those who stutter. Academically, she has served in a number of roles: Adjunct Professor in Communication Disorders at California State University at Los Angeles, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Associate Professor in Health Sciences at Seton Hall University. Interdisciplinary collaboration has always been a driving force in her work
and lead to her publication of a textbook on team building. After Dr. Briggs moved to Santa Barbara, she decided to finally leave the world of work. In preparation she began looking for volunteer opportunities that would continue to offer her a sense of meaning and purpose. She approached the CALS team and was brought on in 2026 as Community Engagement Coordinator.