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2024 MSHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
MSHA was founded in 1957 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1987. It is a member owned and managed volunteer organization with an Executive Board, nine Standing Committees and 11 Ad Hoc Committees. MSHA advocates for the professional interests of its members and the individuals they serve, as well as provides a forum for the exchange of professional information and ideas. |
2024 MSHA President, Vacant | Shelby Midboe, Public Policy Chair
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Shelby Damaskos, Secretary
Open Position, President-Elect Please let us know if you are interested in serving in this position by emailing, MSHAPresident@gmail.com. | Sarah Floyd, Treasurer and Membership Coordinator
Open Position, Audiology Member at Large
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Barbara Doughty, MSHFoundation & Scholarship Representative
| Chelsea Watercutter, Speech-Language Member at Large
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Professional Setting Representative: Schools Professional Setting Representative: Medical Professional Setting Representative: Private Practice
Kim Ramsay, Professional Setting Representative: Birth to 3
Julie Vetter, ASHA/MSHA CEU Coordinator
| Ginger Collins, University of Montana SLHOS Liaison
Sophia Boughey, University of Montana, Student Representative Lezlie Pearce Hopper, MSHA Foundation Liaison
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2024 ASHA State-Based Advocacy Network Representatives
The State Education Advocacy Leaders (SEALs), State Advocates for Medicare Policy (StAMPs), and State Advocates for Reimbursement (STARs) are three critical networks that support ASHA’s ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of audiology and speech-language pathology. These networks comprise of ASHA member audiologists and speech-language pathologists—appointed by their state association president—who undertake the following roles and responsibilities:
1. Partner with ASHA staff, ASHA volunteer leaders, other ASHA members, and state association members on ASHA’s advocacy objectives and related efforts
2. Engage in direct advocacy with lawmakers, policymakers, and external partners
3. Serve as an information conduit between ASHA and state associations
4. Raise awareness about relevant public policy topics within the professions
Angela Conley, Co-SEAL ASHA State Education Advocacy Leaders
Angela enjoys singing with the Helena Symphony Chorale, reading with her cats and hammocks. Lisa Barber-Kilsdonk, Co-SEAL ASHA State Education Advocacy Leaders
| Jennifer Kingan, Co-STAMP & STAR State Advocates for Medicare Policy & STARS State Advocates for Reimbursement
She has experience with a variety of disorders and specializes in feeding aversions/swallowing disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, hearing impairments, developmental delays, cognitive disorders, early childhood autism and assistive technology in relation to communication. She works closely with a team of therapists including: physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietitians and specialists to form a tailored therapy program unique for each child. In her free time, Jenni loves to be on the river, ski, and get out exploring with her two dogs and husband. Kelsey Storm, Co-STAMP & STAR
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