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2024 Quarter 3 President's Message

Published in the April 2024 issue of the ISHA Voice.

By Jordan Bowman, President

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” - Abraham Maslow 

Spring, with its blossoming flowers and longer days, is often associated with growth and new beginnings. As we observe the world around us (literally) grow, it is an excellent time to awaken our senses and embrace growth through change. 

ISHA is actively working on positive changes to promote excellence across the association to better serve our membership. The executive board recently approved an Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Task Force. The purpose of this Task Force is to establish and maintain inter-organizational relationships with other Illinois professional associations and their members (e.g., IOTA, IPTA) for the purpose of joint advocacy, creation of collaborative content, and enriching association member’s knowledge of IPECP. Thank you to ISHA Member and Fellow, Michelle Zemsky Dineen, for bringing this meaningful and positive step forward to enhance our Interprofessional Practice (IPP) education and collaborative practice. If you are interested in joining this Task Force, please reach out to membership@isha.org or CLICK HERE for more information. 

An additional ISHA Task Force has also been introduced and approved by ISHA’s Executive Board. To support the ongoing changes to SLPA legislation, ISHA has created the Assistant Task Force. Are you interested in joining the Task Force or know someone who is? Sign up for the Assistant Task Force here! Reach out to membership@isha.org for more information and join our already thriving Task Force today! 

Additionally, ISHA needs to hear from you regarding plans for the 2025 Annual Convention! Your feedback will be considered as we continue exploratory conversations surrounding the 2025 Annual Convention. Please reach out to membership@ishail.org with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance and we appreciate your feedback. CLICK HERE to take the survey.

Know a colleague or friend that has stepped forward to make positive changes in your school, organization, or community? Nominate them before May 15th via our honors nomination form.

To submit a nomination:

  • CLICK HERE to login to the ISHA website.
  • Select "Member Only Content."
  • Once you are logged into the "Member Only Content" section, please click on "Nominate a Peer for ISHA Honors" via the left-hand navigation tabs.

Thank you for all you do to support the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology in the state of Illinois.

“To improve is to change; to be “perfect” is to change often” - Winston Churchill.