Executive Council

The Executive Council consists of the elected officers of the Association, an ASHA legislative councilor (if not an officer), an Associate member, and a Future Professionals Advisor (the latter two appointed by the president). The Associate member, student associate member, and ASHA legislative councilor do not have voting rights. The Executive Council implements Association policies and makes all decisions not specifically referred to the membership in the Association bylaws. All committees of the Association are responsible to the Executive Council through the officer to whom they are assigned. The Executive Council is ultimately responsible to the membership for the management of Association moneys and programs.

Purpose:

• To exercise general management of the affairs of the Association as charged by the bylaws.
• To implement Association policies and make all decisions not specifically referred to the membership in the Association bylaws.

Structure of the Executive Council

2026 Executive Council

President

Laurie Stein
Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

President-Elect

Jayanti Ray
Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31,2026

Past President

Emily Aust
Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Vice President – Communication

Katie Zenke
Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Vice President – Schools

Malka Key
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Vice President – Health Care 

Lisa Butcher
Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Vice President – Professional Development

Hsinhuei Sheen Chiou
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Vice President – Higher Education

Andrea Nelson
Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Vice President – SLPA

Cassandra Jantosik
Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Lobbying Firm

Ewald Consulting
Contact: Phone: 651-290-6260 or Fax: 651-290-2266

Past Presidents