About the Communication Health Support Association
The Foundations of Communication Health
The Communication Health Support Association (CHSA), a non-profit 501(c )(3), is the consumer affiliate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Powered by ASHA’s expertise, CHSA’s mission is to serve as a leading national provider of public information, education, and resources about communication disorders, and the related work of audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
CHSA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the single governing body of the Association and actively promotes the objectives of the Association, operating in accordance with and administering and implementing the programs and policies established by the Bylaws and by the Board of Directors.
Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, FASAE, CAE
President, Communication Health Support Association
Chief Executive Officer, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Joseph Cerquone, CAE
Executive Director, Communication Health Support Association
Senior Director of Public Relations, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Bernadette Mayfield-Clarke, PhD, CCC-SLP
2025 Past President, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Varleisha Lyons PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, FAOTA
Owner and CEO, Wasut Sanctuary and Education LLC.
Kelli A. Uitenham, CScD, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Assistant Clinical Professor, Northeastern University Charlotte
Chief Executive Officer, Serenity Speech Therapy
Founder, Brain Talk Foundation
Michele A. Washart, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, County Therapy Associates at Baltimore City Public Schools
Danielle Werle, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Director of Educational and Professional Development
Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research
Aileen Wong, Au.D., CCC-A
Doctor of Audiology, Arizona Hearing Specialists
Advisors
Yvonne Kankam-Boadu, CPA, CAE, PMP
Chief Financial Officer, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Selena A. Ramkeesoon, DM, MBA, PMP
Chief Staff Officer, Communications, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Contact Us
The Communication Health Support Association
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850-3289
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