“As last year’s NSSLHA SLP SSO in California, I learned how significant it is for audiologists and speech-language pathologist to collaborate and maintain successful working relationships. As president-elect, I look forward to bringing more awareness of each profession to both audiology and speech-language pathology students, as well as to other related professions. I also look forward to connecting students with their state associations to help build relationships between students and professionals.”

“This role identifies the issues and needs of speech-language pathology and audiology students across the country. I feel it’s important for NSSLHA to stay true to its values, especially as a national organization that’s a role model for chapters nationwide. I’m excited to address multicultural issues and advocate for minorities and underrepresented populations within NSSLHA programs. I’m hoping to not only see NSSLHA grow as an organization (both in numbers and involvement), but also through more diverse leadership and participation.”

“As NSSLHA’s AuD SSO for Wisconsin, I collaborated with students and professionals across the country—from both audiology and speech-language pathology professions—to further NSSLHA’s mission and vision. In this role, I’m looking forward to working with students and NSSLHA chapters to develop programming that’ll support an even more diverse and inclusive organization.”

“In our fields, advocacy plays a pivotal role—it supports us being able to provide the best care and services that clients deserve. As NSSLHA’s SLP SSO in Texas, I brought chapters together to submit hundreds of letters to legislators through ASHA’s Take Action website. I also worked with the Texas Speech Hearing Association (TSHA) to have my university’s chapter attend their Capitol Visit Day, where we spoke with district representatives on issues that our professions face. I’m excited to work with everyone to bring advocacy to the forefront of CSD students’ minds!”

“In this role, I’m hoping to inspire both audiology and speech-language pathology students to become more engaged with NSSLHA. I look forward to working with our other EC and RC members and SSOs to coordinate NSSLHA student involvement and streamline communication between local, state, regional, and executive leadership.”

“As vice president of my university’s NSSLHA chapter, I was responsible for collaborating with the Student Academy of Audiology to plan and execute the logistics for the CSD department’s annual banquet. I was also in charge of providing volunteer opportunities for our members—getting them involved in our local community. I’m looking forward to using these experiences to bring SSOs, chapters, and members from across the Central region together to collaborate toward NSSLHA’s common goals.”

“I was actively involved in the NSSLHA chapter at my undergraduate university and was also one of NSSLHA’s AuD SSO in Florida. These experiences provided me a community that I called my family. As NSSLHA’s Southern RC, I look forward to further building connections between the southern states, chapters, and members; as well as help SSOs expand the chapters in their state. I look forward to building a stronger NSSLHA family for everyone!”