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volunteer Executive Council |
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President: Robert Melchionna, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
President Elect: Dayna Fisk, MS, CCC-SLPEducationB.A. in Communication Disorders, UMass Amherst, 2014M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Northeastern University, 2016
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 Immediate Past-President: Thelma Hilton Pierce, EdS, MEd, CCC-SLPEducationB.A. in Communication Disorders, Suffolk Univerity (Cross registered at Emerson College), 1975M.Ed. in Reading, Suffolk University, 1977 CAGS in Speech and Language Pathology, Northeastern University, 1986 Ed.S. in Education Specialist, NOVA Souteastern, 2017
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Treasurer: Amy Porter Wareham, MA, CCC-SLPEducationB.A. in Communication Disorders, University of Rhode Island, 1998M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Maine - Orono, 2000
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Secretary: Irina Ostrovskaya, MS, CCC-SLPEducationB.A. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Boston University, 2003 Current EmploymentSpeech-Language Pathologist, Haverhill Public Schools MSHA Service History
What does the Secretary do?Attends MSHA meetings, primarily the monthly Executive Council meetings, and records the minutes. Oversees/organizes MSHA's cloud storage platform. |
Vice President of Advocacy: Jenn Mackey, SLPD, CCC-SLPEducationB.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Vermont Current EmploymentAssistant Professor, Director of Clinical Education, MGH Institute of Health Professions What does the Vice President of Advocacy do?Along with the president, establishes the Association’s Legislative Agenda for each legislative session, and coordinates with the GAC lead to carry out the Association’s legislative goals. Coordinate the grassroots advocacy efforts of the Association, to encourage members to become involved with advocacy. Along with the President, works in conjunction with the Lobbyist relative to legislative issues. Along with the Presidential team, has sole access to the Lobbyist. Reports activities and ongoing legislative issues to members of the Executive Council at meetings and communicates with the membership via articles in the VOICE and Constant Contact blasts. Testifies on behalf of the Association at public hearings. Works with the Vice President of Higher Education and the EC's Faculty Liaisons to engage Massachusetts graduate students in advocacy efforts. Interfaces with MSHA's Liaison to Board of Registration to stay abreast of the topics of discussion in their meetings. |
Vice President of Administration: Rachel Aghara, PhD, CCC-SLPEducationSUMY Genesco Current EmploymentDirector and Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology at Vidya Associates What does the Secretary do?Oversees the membership efforts of the Association, including efforts related to budgeting, designing and implementing projects. Works to help maintain and grow the MSHA membership. |
Vice President of Clinical Practice: Sandra Stumpf Reams, AuD, CCC-AEducationB.A. in Communication Disorders, Worcester State College, 1983 Current EmploymentSpaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cape Cod MSHA Service History
What does the Vice President of Clinical Practice do?Oversees and monitors the activity of the various Clinical Practice Advisory Groups and serves as the head of Task Forces generated by these Advisory groups. Oversees any Ad Hoc groups that MSHA deems necessary. |
Vice President of Higher Education: Meredith Finnie, MS, CCC-SLPEducationB.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Abilene Christian University, 2001 Current EmploymentRegis College - Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education What does the Vice President of Clinical Practice do?Interfaces with Massachusetts Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech Language Pathology/Audiology. Oversees the work of MSHA's Lead Faculty Liaisons (Boston and Outside Boston). Works to promote MSHA membership amongst faculty and students in Massachusetts graduate programs in CSD/SLP/AuD |
Vice President of Education and Planning: Katrina Woodward, MS, CCC-SLP, CDPEducationB.A. in Communication Disorders, minor in Psychology, Southern Connecticut State University, 2000 Current EmploymentSDX Dysphagia Experts, Vice President What does the Vice President of Education and Planning do?Plans and oversees Continuing Education efforts presented by MSHA, including live and recorded online offerings, in person events, conferences/conventions, and any other events/offerings that fall under the scope of Continuing Education. Oversees the efforts of MSHA's CE Administrator and, if one is appointed, a Conference Chair |
Vice President of Communications: Joanna Guerrero, MS, CCC-SLPEducationB.A. in Communication Disorders, Boston University, 2008 Current EmploymentCape Cod Healthcare What does the Vice President of Education and Planning do?Oversees the Association’s Public Information efforts. Oversees the activities of the Webmaster and MSHA's Social Media Coordinator. Solicits articles for and prepares MSHA's quarterly publication, The VOICE, on a timely basis. |
