Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
The mission of the DE&I Committee is to help build an organization that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to all Illinois speech-language pathology professionals, students, and other stakeholders and promotes deep knowledge of cultural diversity, humility, responsiveness and respect in all areas of practice for the communities we serve.
2025-2026 Roster
- Nicole Bing, Co-Chair
- Angela Riccelli, Co-Chair
- Katie Gore
- David Frazier
- Valerie Brosius
- Sharon Rzyski
- Sayida Baste
- Brenda Gorman
- Kelly McCormick
- Amy Rajsky
- Camille O'Quin
- Sabina Walker
- Juhi Kidwai
2025-2026 Committee Goals
GOALS:
- Amplify the voices of the minorities within our profession, while bringing attention to inclusivity.
- Create safe spaces to discuss issues pertaining to DEI in the workplace, classroom, and clinics.
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS:
- Continue DEI Office Hours.
- Partner with other committees, events within ISHA/ASHA/other State Speech and Hearing Associations
- Provide resources and support to ISHA Executive Board and other Committees as requested, expecially for ongoing programs (e.g., Ethics contest) that wnt to include a DEI Component.
- Provide regular content for the ISHA Voice, educating members about DEI issues related to the professions, and maintaining DEI as a front-and-center focus area.
