Leadership Development Program
Ready, Set, Lead!
If you want to...
- Expand and Refine your leadership skills to drive change in your current work setting
- Become a leader within your state or professional association
- Build a lifelong professional network
- Give back to your profession through volunteer service
- Influence policies, programs, and services
Then you should consider participating in ASHA's Leadership Development Program!
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a year-long program for ASHA members with leadership potential. The program encourages you to develop your leadership skills and give back to the professions through volunteering—whether with ASHA, at your workplace or for a related professional organization.
More Information
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LDP General: Applications for the 2027-28 Leadership Development Program General cohort will be accepted in the fall of 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
LDP Health Care: Applications for the 2027-28 Leadership Development Program Health Care cohort will be accepted beginning in late January 2027. Stay tuned for updates.
Questions
Contact ASHA’s Association Governance Operations Team at governance@asha.org.
Advance your leadership skills with ASHA’s Leadership Academy! This site offers free leadership resources such as assessments, webinars, videos, a discussion board and much more!
