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Shaheen N. Awan
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
- Published 35 research articles and book chapters; author of the book "The Voice Diagnostic Protocol;" over 100 presentations and workshops
- Developed and validated acoustic models for the prediction of dysphonia severity in sustained vowels and continuous speech
- Active in developing clinically-oriented computer software for speech and voice assessment (NasalView; EZVoicePlus; collaboration with KayPentax)
Steven M. Barlow
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
- 25 years of NIH and corporate funded basic/applied research on neurophysiology and biomechanics of orofacial and laryngeal systems across the lifespan
- Team Leader in the development of an FDA-approved sensorimotor entrainment system (NTrainer) to accelerate suck and oromotor activity in the human preterm infant
- 90+ peer-reviewed publications, 155 scientific presentations, 1 textbook in speech physiology, and 4 US and International patents (pending)
Karen L. Beverly-Ducker
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Rockville, Maryland
- Selected for ASAE's (American Society of Association Executives) Diversity Executive Leadership Program and earned the CAE (Certified Association Executive) designator
- Administered the ASHA Grant Program for Projects on Multicultural Activities resulting in over 45 field-initiated projects
- Served on the National Advisory Committee for the Audiology Praxis, focusing on multicultural infusion
Michael W. Casby
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
- Demonstrated multi-dimensional excellence across research, teaching, administration, and service in a career spanning over 30 years
- Published numerous articles on language development and disorders in a variety of major disciplinary journals
- Work concerning relationships between cognition and language in children contributed to important changes in practice and policy, especially for children with mental retardation
Johnetta Garner Davis
The Graduate School, University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Howard University
Washington, DC
- Authored 54 successful grant projects totaling over $18 million, University of Maryland
- Honored with President's Distinguished Service Award, University of Maryland, 2006
- Named a Rainmaker for Outstanding Grantsmanship, Division of Research, University of Maryland, 2005
David R. Denton
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Rockville, Maryland
- Initiated and directed an expansion of the scope of ASHA's ethics program, its resources, services, and outreach
- Developed and provided 40 ethics presentations to state and international conferences, and university training programs
- As ex-officio to ASHA's Board of Ethics, facilitated and contributed to the board's work in ethics education, regulation, and enforcement
Caryn S. Easterling
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Served as an officer of the Wisconsin Speech Language and Hearing Association (WSHA) from 1994–2000 and as President of WSHA from 2000–2002. During that time was a founder and Inaugral Board Member of the WSHA Foundation, established to support scholarship in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, currently serving as WSHA Foundation Board Secretary. Recipient of the 2009 WSHA Honors of the Association.
- Advisory Board Member, Special Interest Division on Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders (ASHA Division 13) from 1998 to 2005 and was involved from the ground up in the development of specialty recognition in dysphagia (BRS-S) serving on the Inaugral Board for Recognition in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders from 2002 to present and as the organization's Treasurer from 2003 to present.
- Since 2004 in addition to conducting research and publishing research articles, Dr. Easterling has mentored a post doctoral researcher, chaired three master's thesis committees, served as a committee member on an additional two master's thesis committees and advised and mentored 27 master's students on graduate student research projects. Recipient of the 2009 UWM College of Health Sciences Byoung Kim Teaching Excellence Award presented by the Student Body.
Mary Louise Edwards
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
- Presented many workshops/seminars on clinical applications of phonology for professionals, and published 40 research articles, books, and book chapters
- Educated hundreds of university students in clinical phonology over 30 years and received an award for master's teaching in 2009
- Received the 2008 New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Distinguished Achievement Award for outstanding clinical research and teaching excellence
Robert Goldfarb
Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
- Published 23 journal articles, 10 book chapters, 3 books, and 1 test
- Executive Officer of nation's largest PhD program; director of nation's largest M.S. program in CSD
- Awards from NYC, NYS, and VNS for decades of aphasia therapy and research
Joan N. Kaderavek
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
- Awarded in 2006 with the Honors of the Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association (OSLHA)
- Awarded in 2009 with the title "Distinguished University Professor," the highest academic honor at the University of Toledo
- Named Fulbright Scholar to the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysore, India
Gail B. Kempster
Rush University
Chicago, Illinois
- Combined research and clinical interests in the study of the measurement of perceptual vocal quality, including serving as first author of the CAPE-V development paper published in AJSLP
- Served as consultant for numerous colleagues and students in questions related to research design and statistical analysis methods
- Volunteered as a site visitor for the Council on Academic Accreditation for the past 10 years, often working as chair of the site visit team
Evelyn R. Klein
La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Co-authored several texts including a case-based textbook and clinical treatment manuals for acquired language disorders and early literacy
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students at La Salle University in developing research presented at national conferences and published in professional sources
- Served as principal investigator for two multi-site U.S. Department of Education research grants on language development and disorders and several local foundation grants on selective mutism
Kathryn Kohnert
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Published 40 peer-reviewed articles, several chapters and a book on language in bilingual children and adults
- Developed on-line tools, training workshops and courses to support clinical decision-making with linguistically diverse learners
- Created intervention materials for English-speaking preschoolers with language impairment and Spanish-speakers with speech sound disorders
John Lowe, III
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
- Involved in creation/developmentof new BS, MS, and PhD, SLP programs, as Department Chair or College Dean, 37 years
- Developed the first accredited program with all off-campus practicum, and another with all courses before any practicum
- President, Fellow, V-P, Journal Editor, Convention Chair—state speech-hearing associations; President, V-P, Convention Chair—a health professions association
Carolyn Conway Madding
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California
- Developed and supervised Linguistically Different Clinic at CSULB, educating approximately 340 graduate students who have served clients in 26 languages
- Received multiple grants from USDE (approximately $2 million) for training bilingual speech-language pathologists and audiologists
- In response to community request, developed and implemented Special Cohort M.A. Program, doubling graduate student enrollment in the department
Doug Martin
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Developed and Published HyperSign: A CD Dictionary of American Sign Language
- 1997 Outstanding Teaching Award at Portland State University
- Developed SAMS—The Student Assessment Management System for graduate SLP and AuD programs
Karla K. McGregor
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
- Served as Editor for Language, JSLHR, 2007–2009
- Member of the NIDCD-sponsored ASHA Research Symposium Planning Committee, 2002–2006
- Mentored 11 doctoral students
Beth A. Prieve
Syracuse University
New York, New York
- Funded researcher since 1993 resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications, invited articles and book chapters
- Taught undergraduate and graduate students, fellow clinicians and scientists through presentations at state, national and international meetings
- Served professional organizations, journals, New York state and granting agencies through peer-review, committees, task forces, executive and editorial boards
Robert W. Quesal
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
- Coauthor (with J. Scott Yaruss, PhD) of OASES: The Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering
- CAA Site Visitor from 2000-2008; Currently a member of CAA
- Served on Special Interest Division 4 (Fluency and Fluency Disorders) Steering Committee January 2002–December 2004; Associate Coordinator January 2003–December 2004
Luis F. Riquelme
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York
Riquelme & Associates
Brooklyn, New York
- Instrumental in advancing the position of the Multicultural Issues Board within Association governance through collaboration and partnerships with other committees and boards
- Co-founded the Hispanic Caucus, a forum for Latino speech, language and hearing professionals and those serving the Hispanic/Latino community
- Published several peer reviewed articles and conducted over 90 presentations on cultural competence, dysphagia management, best practices/quality improvement and resume writing
Theresa H. Rodgers
Ascension Parish Schools
Gonzales, Louisiana
- Drafted legislation and worked to ensure passage of SB 408/Louisiana Act 816 which requires insurance reimbursement for children's hearing aids
- Former President of Council of State Association Presidents (CSAP) and National Council of State Boards of Examiners for SLP and Audiology
- Numerous activities related to credentialing and standards including legislation which established a salary supplement for ASHA certified audiologists and SLPs
Sherry Sancibrian
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
- Served Texas as President of Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Chair of State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Served ASHA as Co-Chair of the 2008 ASHA Convention, Legislative Councilor, and member of Specialty Board on Child Language
- At local, state, and national meetings, provided over 300 presentations related to speech sound disorders, child language, and professional issues
Linda I. Shuster
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
- Won the college Outstanding Teacher award 3 times at all 3 ranks: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor
- Integrated a variety of methodologies into my research, including speech synthesis, acoustic analysis, and functional neuroimaging
- I am the speech-language pathologist on the first Interdisciplinary Parkinson's Team to be established at West Virginia University
McKay Moore Sohlberg
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
- Recipient of the 2009 University of Oregon Faculty Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding teaching and research
- Participation in the ANCDS TBI Subcommittee that generated evidence-based practice guidelines for managing cognitive-communicative disorders following brain injury
- Development of evidence-based programs benefitting people with brain injury including: 2 seminal textbooks; Attention Process Training; & numerous assistive technology devices
Julie A.G. Stierwalt
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
- Fostered life-long learning through instruction at the University, in Clinics, and through continuing education
- Published 29 peer-reviewed articles on brain-based disorders and dysphagia, six book chapters and co-authored a textbook in press
- Over 70 national and international presentations of research and extensive travel in the U.S. each year for professional training
Mario A. Svirsky
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
- Has over 90 publications studying speech perception and speech production in hearing impaired populations, with a special focus on cochlear implants
- Has received numerous honors from scholarly societies in the fields of Acoustics (ASA), Otolaryngology (CORLAS), and Engineering (AIMBE, IEEE)
- Served as Editor-in-Chief of the journal "Ear & Hearing" from 2001 to 2007, and is currently Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus
Glenn Michael Waguespack
Audiological Services
Shreveport, Louisiana
- Served on ASHA councils/boards, including Chair of CEB, co-facilitalor of new chair training and current Chair-Elect of CAA
- Participated in major revisions to state licensure law as Chair of Licensing Board; served as President of National Licensure Board
- Established private practice in audiology in 1977 and participated in development of audiological program at medical school
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