President's Initiative
Each year, ASHA’s Board President selects a theme for their presidential initiative to shine a light on the people, ideas, and work shaping the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) professions. These initiatives uplift those who lead with purpose, strengthen their communities, and move the professions forward.
2026: The Century Ahead
2026 ASHA Board President Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, EdD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, spotlights members and students who empower each other, implement innovative ideas, and evolve the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) professions with purpose.
2025: Impact
2025 ASHA Board President Bernadette Mayfield-Clarke, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, celebrates the transformative change agents making a significant impact in their communities and profession.
2024: OpportuniTEAM
2024 ASHA Board President Tena McNamara, AuD, CCC-A/SLP, ASHA Fellow, recognizes members who engage in interprofessional practice, interprofessional education, and their communities through teamwork.
2023: ASHA Innovators
2023 ASHA Board President Robert M. Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, honors members who embody innovation in the professions and demonstrate "the courage to pursue change when conditions present opportunities."
