Public Information, Membership & Marketing Committee
The Public Information and Marketing Committee promotes the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. This involves educating the consumer about communication disorders and the resources that are available through community-based participation in health and career fairs and social media. This committee is also responsible for the ISHA banner and brochures which are available for use by ISHA members. This committee works to recruit, retain, and educate professionals and ISHA members.
2024-2025 Roster
- Caitlin Nelson- Chair
- Laura Sambrookes-McQuade
- Paula Stone
- Mayela Guerrero
- Kahla Graham
2024-2025 Committee Goals
- To monitor the development of the Public IM&M Committee’s opportunities to explore and collaborate across the Illinois Speech Language and Hearing Association for opportunities to expand membership with the intention of supporting sustainability of the organization at large.
- By July 2025, we will educate the consumer in the role of speech language pathology and audiology in meeting community needs through submitting for and obtaining Governor’s proclamation for May’s National Speech Language and Hearing Month.
- By July 2025, participate in at least 1 effort to support increase in membership for professionals entering the field.
- By July 2025, to support sharing of ISHA member community involvement across the organization the Public Information Membership and Marketing Committee will:
a. Participate in at least 1 activity to support increasing public knowledge of the field of speech language pathology and audiology and report to social media chair for dissemination in ISHA Voice and Monthly newsletter.
b. Create a call to action for others to share community involvement for dissemination in ISHA Voice and Monthly newsletter.
