Committees
PSHA is looking for committee volunteers to provide their expertise. You can be as involved as you like and volunteer as much time as your schedule allows. PSHA appreciates your involvement, and you will be giving back to your state association while you gain new skills and increase your knowledge about professional topics. To join, email the committee chair for the committee you are interested in.
Schools Committee
Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month from 7:00-8:00 pm
Chairs: Sarah Reiber, M.S., CCC-SLP
Committee Purpose
The purpose of the Schools Committee is to facilitate an efficient advocacy platform for speech-language pathologists working in PK-12 educational environments and to communicate current trends influencing professional practices across the state of PA.
Committee Goals for 2026-2027
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Generate guidance document for PA School SLPs: comprehensive evaluations and eligibility.
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Increase membership and outreach
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Increase visibility via website and social media outlets
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Continue advocacy via policy and legislative input.
Resources
See our PSHA Schools Advocacy Page
See our PSHA Schools Toolkit Page
Government Relations Committee
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Co-Chair: Maggie Merk and Amanda Byrd
Committee Purpose
The purpose of the Government Relations Committee is to identify and prioritize legislation that may influence the practice acts provided by the members of the association. In addition, this committee will inform members on legislative advocacy efforts.
Committee Responsibilities
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Attend regularly scheduled meetings.
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Review and discuss legislative items sent by the lobbyist.
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Engage in communications between members and lobbyist.
Committee Goals for 2026-2027
Convention Committee
Meets as needed
Chairs: Mary Weidner and Mandy Mahoney
 
Committee Purpose
The purpose of the Convention Committee is to organize and coordinate exceptional professional development offerings that address contemporary practice and issues impacting the field of communication sciences and disorders. Working diligently with the Executive Board to address life-long learning, this balanced committee will meet the needs of practitioners, researchers, and students across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond.
Committee Goals for 2026-2027
Healthcare/Telepractice Committee
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 pm (subject to change)
Email: [email protected]
Co Chairs: Teresa Pudvah, MA, CCC-SLP and Veronica Croesus, MS CCC-SLP
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Committee Purpose
The Health Care-Telepractice Committee is a coordinating committee that functions as a liaison to the PSHA Vice President for Professional Practice: Speech-Language Pathology. The purpose of the Health Care-Telepractice Committee is to facilitate an efficient advocacy platform for speech-language pathologists working in health care-telepractice environments and to communicate current trends influencing professional practices across the state of PA.
Committee Goals for 2026-2027
Private Practice Committee (subcommittee of Healthcare/Telepractice Committee)
Meets with the HCT committee on Wednesdays or Tuesdays
Chair: Jill Shook, MS, CCC-SLP
Committee Purpose
The PP Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Healthcare and Telepractice Committee. The purpose is to facilitate a platform for private practice owners and employees to learn more about and advocate for issues affecting private practice in PA.
Committee Goals for 2026-2027
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in state insurance plans, including Medicaid and Highmark
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Advocate for SLP-related concerns with the state Tri Alliance, a group of AOTA, APTA, and ASHA private practice owners in PA
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Share information about private practice with SLPs throughout the state.
Resources
Mission Integration Committee (Formerly Known As DEIA Committee)
Meets 3rd Wednesday of Month from 7:00-8:00 pm
Community of Practice – Headed by Students, meets Last Wednesday of the Month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
NEW Chair- Dr. Reed Senter
Committee Purpose
The Mission Integration committee is a coordinating committee that functions as a liaison to the PSHA President Elect. The purpose of this committee is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in PSHA, and in our greater communities, so that we may work together to remove barriers and create an environment of inclusivity.
Committee Goals for 2026-2027
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Rebuild committee participation (recruit members) to represent SLPs in the commonwealth
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Elicit feedback from PSHA members about mission integration (students & clinicians)
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Engage students in the committee surrounding a student event
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Develop and Run a Thematic event for PSHA (+/- CEUs)
Resources:
https://www.asha.org/practice/multicultural/?srsltid=AfmBOooYqKniCegbd82djeFyuELjVzAzqAIbcOjNRwn19l4lymaa4y2H
Higher Education Committee
Meeting times vary
Chair: Nicole Lewis
Co-Chair: Rebecca Wantman, M.S., CCC-SLP and Brie Grover, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Committee Purpose
The purpose of the PSHA Early Intervention Committee is to support the practice of speech-language pathologists and audiologists who work in early intervention services throughout the commonwealth. The Early Intervention Committee monitors legislation and policies that affect children we serve and service providers. The Early Intervention Committee will collaborate with other PSHA committees as needed to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
Committee Goals 2026-2027
- Growing our membership and building meaningful connections with members by communicating the value of our organization and resource and opportunities and support it provides
- My goal is to foster engagement and help members feel informed, connected, and empowered to make the most of their membership.
Resources
Social Media Committee
Meeting Times Vary
Committee Purpose
The purpose of the PSHA Social Media Committee is to strengthen PSHA's digital presence and enhance communication with members. The committee focuses on increasing engagement and information sharing with members across social media platforms, driving participation and intervention within PSHA's CommUnity platform and supporting the planning, promotion, and production of PSHA's podcast.
Committee Goals 2026-2027
- Increase member engagement and interaction on social media.
- Promote organizational events, professional development, and industry-related information.
- Highlight member achievements and celebrate the profession.
Hearing Committee
Meets first Thursday of the month; next meeting 11/5/2026 at 5:30pm
Chair: Susan Dillmuth-Miller, Au.D and Vice Chair: Kaitlyn J. Froese, AuD, CCC-A
 
Committee Purpose
Hearing Committee within the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association (PSHA) will champion interdisciplinary collaboration between Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) across all environments.. This ensures that the "Hearing" and "Speech-Language" components of PSHA’s mandate operate symmetrically to advance comprehensive patient and student care.
Committee Goals 2026-2027
- Elevate Representation: Secure a definitive voice and visibility for audiologists within PSHA's leadership, programming, and strategic planning.
- Drive Interdisciplinary Clinical Synergy in All Settings: Establish formal mechanisms for audiologists and SLPs to collaborate on complex, overlapping clinical portfolios, bridging the gap from school-based IEP teams to medical rehabilitation units.
- Advance Collaborative Advocacy: Monitor and respond to state and federal legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement policies, presenting a unified, multi-specialty front to legislative bodies and the Department of Education.
- Boost Combined Membership: Increase recruitment and retention of audiologists, AuD/SLP dual-professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and SLP/A assistants by demonstrating the unique value of a dual-specialty association that practically supports their daily interprofessional workflow.
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