MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA).  I am so glad you found our website and are interested in learning about our Association.  MSHA members consist of over 1,300 Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, students and related professionals who provide services to and promote the education and welfare of those who have communication disorders.   These professionals provide services in many employment settings including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities and private practice to mention a few.  MSHA and its members also serve as advocates for our professions, as well as those with communication disorders and their families, with governmental affairs and agencies and encourage collaboration with related professionals.

To help serve MSHA members and those whom we serve, MSHA is governed by an Executive Board.  The Executive Board (EB) consists of a President (Beverly Jean Zimmer), President-Elect/Treasurer (Carlotta Kimble), Past-President (Karen Kerns), Vice President for Communication (Jane Webb), Vice President for Legislative Affairs (Lynnette Cowherd), Vice President for Audiology Services (Amy Fleetwood), Vice President for School Services (Brenda Martien), Vice President for Clinical Services (Sharon Sowder), Vice President for Professional and Public Relations (Elizabeth McKerlie) and a Graduate Student Board Member (Jenna Meyer).  The MSHA Executive Board conducts meetings at least four times each year to discuss Association business, set budgets and review MSHA’s contracts with outside agencies.  In addition to hearing reports from each Board member, the EB also hears updates from MSHA’s Business Manager, Robert Craven, Central Office Account Manager, Theresa Zamagias, ASHA’s Advisory Councilors/STARs/MICs/SEALs, the Convention Planning Team and MSHA committees.  Members are encouraged to serve on committees and attend Executive Board meetings.  Dates, times, agendas and locations of scheduled EB meetings are posted on this website as they are scheduled.  

Please visit the MSHA website often and consider attending meetings, serving on a committee, running for Executive Board office and keeping informed on MSHA business.  In our website, you will find contact information, information related to the work of each Executive Board office and information beneficial to individuals and their families regarding communication and hearing disorders and services.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Beverly Jean Zimmer, M. S., CCC-SLP
President, Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
bjzslp@gmail.com