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National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

Success starts w/ National NSSLHA. We're the only national student org recognized by ASHA.

We inspire, empower, & support students in the field of CSD; giving you the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/national_nsslha/

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-nsslha/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSSLHA

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NSSLHA On the ASHA Community: http://community.asha.org/Home/

08/18/2026

Chapter leaders: A successful chapter year starts with a solid plan.⁠
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Join the Virtual Chapter Leadership Summit to get the tools, resources, and connections you need before the semester gets busy.⁠
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You'll learn how to:⁠
• Plan engaging chapter events⁠
• Reaffiliate with National NSSLHA⁠
• Stay on track for Chapter Honors⁠
• Connect with your Student State Officer, Executive Council, and National Office⁠
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Register here: https://on.asha.org/4pSPvPM
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Thank you to AMN Healthcare for supporting this event!⁠
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07/30/2026

Future clinicians: creating neuro-affirming spaces starts with understanding one another. In this blog, National NSSLHA member Andi Reuda shares their experience navigating life as an AuDHD student, along with practical tips for self-advocacy, finding community, and supporting neurodivergent peers in CSD programs.

👉 Read more: https://on.asha.org/44VrZYE

07/16/2026

CSDCAS is open!

Applying to grad school for SLP or AuD? Our VP for Academic Affairs Solange Dzeketey (.dz) is here to remind you of an amazing resource created to support you throughout the process.

From timelines to checklists, trackers, and firsthand student advice—you’ll find everything you need to stay organized and confident through every step.

Explore the Grad School Application Resource Center at the link in bio! 🔗

07/01/2026

Meet National NSSLHA's 2026–2027 Executive Council!⁠
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These student leaders help shape the future of National NSSLHA by guiding key initiatives, informing strategic priorities, and representing the voices of CSD students across the professions. From collaborating with ASHA committees to engaging with partner organizations, they ensure students have a seat at the table and a voice in the conversations that matter.⁠
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✨ President: Ziyan Owens (he/him), SLP student⁠
Hampton University- Official
✨ President-Elect: Abigail Brewer Cagle (she/her), AuD student⁠
University of Memphis
✨ VP for Finance: Gage Putnam (he/him), AUD student⁠
University of Iowa
✨ VP for Academic Affairs: Solange Dzeketey (she/her), SLP student⁠
Vanderbilt University
✨ VP for Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP): Collin Sexton (he/him), AUD student⁠
Purdue University
✨ VP for Planning: María Ángel (she/her/ella), AUD student⁠
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
✨ VP for Programming (AUD): Ayla Mercier (she/her), AUD student⁠
University of Memphis
✨ VP for Programming (SLP): Hailey Carrasco (she/her), SLP student⁠
University at Buffalo
✨ VP for SSOs (Central): Ashley Schultheis (she/her), AUD student⁠
University of Iowa
✨ VP for SSOs (Northeast): Leila Braggs (she/her), SLP student⁠
Towson University
✨ VP for SSOs (South): Kensley Brewis (she/her), AUD student⁠
Auburn University
✨ VP for SSOs (West): Olivia Sozio (she/her), SLP student⁠
San Diego State University

Have questions or ideas? They're here for you—don't hesitate to reach out: https://on.asha.org/3yc8Grp
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06/30/2026

🌴 As Caribbean American Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re sharing a moving story from Sint Maarten on the life-changing impact of speech-language pathology. After a family member suffered a stroke, Florida State University student Yuvane Arjune saw firsthand how vital representation and access to care truly are. 💬✨⁠
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From the critical need for SLPs across the islands to the power of shared cultural backgrounds in therapy, this blog highlights why diversity and global accessibility are essential for the future of CSD. 🌎
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👉 Close out the month with us by reading the full story: https://on.asha.org/4vasybM
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06/25/2026

Starting your CF or entering a clinical setting for the first time is a major milestone, but it can be emotionally taxing in ways no textbook prepares you for.⁠
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Clinical Professor Jaime Bauer Malandraki shares a powerful story from her own CF to highlight why emotional resilience is just as critical as clinical knowledge.⁠
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She shares five essential skills, like giving yourself permission to pause and debriefing with your team, to help you stay grounded as you transition into professional practice.⁠
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👉 Check out the full blog for scripts and strategies to help you navigate your first 90 days with confidence: https://on.asha.org/4xRR1oW
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06/18/2026

“Representation matters” is more than a phrase: it’s a call to action. 💬⁠
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In our latest blog, CSD students from across the country share what it’s like to navigate the field as minority students, the challenges they’ve faced, the communities that have supported them, and why their identities strengthen the future of the profession.⁠
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Hear from:⁠
✨ Solange Dzeketey, University of Oregon
✨ Daniela Cesena, San Diego State University
✨ Monica Gutierrez, University of Virginia
✨ Aneesha Sandhu, California State University, Sacramento
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Their message is clear: breaking the silence starts with listening, but it must continue with action.⁠
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Read the full blog: https://on.asha.org/4vQ09s3
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05/29/2026

What a year for National NSSLHA chapters! ⁠
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From supporting local communities to advocating for the future of the professions, students across the country showed what’s possible when passionate leaders come together.⁠
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📈 Over 28,150 volunteer hours served⁠
📣 Over 8,200 advocacy messages sent⁠
🎓 Over $27,600 raised to support future clinicians through the ASHFoundation NSSLHA Scholarship and $53,000 to support CSD organizations⁠
🏅 A record number of chapters receiving Gold Honors through Chapter Honors⁠
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Every project, event, fundraiser, and outreach effort added up to something bigger. Thank you to all of the chapter leaders, advisors, and members who helped make this year one to remember. ⁠
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05/21/2026

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting the voices and experiences of student members from ASHA’s Jewish Caucus ✨

Hear their perspectives, reflections, and advice for fellow students in CSD. 💙

05/15/2026

Advocacy isn’t just for seasoned professionals. Across the country, state associations are helping students build confidence, connect with mentors, and engage directly in the legislative process. From advocacy days to hands-on training programs, students are learning that their voices matter right now.

👉 Read how students in Washington, Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana are shaping the future of advocacy in CSD: https://on.asha.org/3RanJ3U

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.nsslha.org/

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