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 PENNSYLVANIA SPEECH‐LANGUAGE‐HEARING ASSOCIATION 2016 NOMINEES ___________________________________________________________________________________NOMINEE ‐ PRESIDENT‐ELECT CATERINA F. STALTARI, MA, CCC‐SLP EMPLOYMENT SETTING AND POSITION: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost Director of Clinical Education PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:  Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association (PSHA), Vice President of Governmental Affairs, July 2012‐present  Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association (PSHA), Health Care Subcommittee, Member, August 2009‐2012, Chairperson, July 2012‐2014  American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association SIG, 2, 5 and 11, Member, 2000‐present  American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association (ASHA), Adult Language Disorders Committee 2014 Convention, Member, November 2013‐November 2014  SIG 11 Editorial Review Board, Member, 2012‐present UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTIONS  Student Affairs Committee, Chairperson, 2000‐present  National Student Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association‐ Duquesne Chapter, Faculty Advisor, 2000‐present  Strategic Planning Curriculum Committee, Member, August 2010‐present  Strategic Planning 21st Century Committee, Member, August 2010‐present  Self Study ‐ Resources Committee, Chairperson, August 2013‐January 2014  Self Study‐ Curriculum Committee, Member, August 2013‐present  Student Standing Committee, Chairperson, 2003‐present  Faculty Advisory Committee, Member, August 2009‐present STATEMENT: Ms. Caterina Staltari is a clinical instructor in the Department of Speech‐Language Pathology at Duquesne University. She received her master's and bachelor's degrees in communication disorders from the University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Staltari has been a practicing clinician in the field of speech‐language pathology for 25 years, working with both pediatric and adult populations. As an instructor at Duquesne University for the past 15 years, she provides clinical instruction and supervision to students working with clients who have speech, language and cognitive deficits as a result of neurological impairment and speech production disorders. In addition to clinic instruction, Ms. Staltari teaches an undergraduate course: Clinical Procedures and Observation in Speech‐Language Pathology. Ms. Staltari also serves as the faculty advisor to the Duquesne University chapter of the National Student Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association (NSSLHA) among other department committees. As the current Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Ms. Staltari works closely with the PSHA Board as well as the PSHA lobbyist to provide information about the current licensure bill to the PSHA members. She has corresponded with state legislators by phone and by email as well as met with various legislators in person to provide information about the field of speech‐language pathology. Additionally, she has reviewed a variety of bills presented in the past two years and provided input on behalf of PSHA members. Lastly, she has sponsored Student Advocacy Days which allowed student representatives from each of the Pennsylvania CSD programs to attend in Harrisburg at the 2013 and 2015 PSHA Conventions. _____________________________________________________________________________________NOMINEE ‐ VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES – AUDIOLOGY/EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING SUSAN SNYDER, AUD, CCC‐A EMPLOYMENT SETTING AND POSITION: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost, Department of Speech‐Language Pathology, John G. Rangos, Sr., School of Health Sciences Clinical Instructor PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS: Professional Committees:  Pathways (CAPD), membership committee, 2014‐present  American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association SIG 7, member, 2010‐present  Sound Connection, a parent support group for hearing impaired and cochlear implant children, Board Member, 2002‐2003  Audiology Consultant, for Self Help of Hard of Hearing (SHHH), now Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), Chapter #1, 1994‐1996 University Committees:  Duquesne University CORE curriculum committee, member, 2006‐present  Duquesne University CORE representative for RSHS, member, 2006‐present  Duquesne University Faculty Senate Representative, Interim Member, 2011  Dean’s Award for Excellence Committee, Duquesne University Rangos School of Health Sciences (RSHS), member, 2004‐present  Lowry Scholarship Committee, Duquesne University Rangos School of Health Sciences (RSHS), member, 2004‐
present  Strategic Plan: Outreach Committee, chair, 2010‐2014  Strategic Plan: Curriculum Committee, member, 2010‐2014  Strategic Plan: Sustainability Committee, member, 2010‐present  Curriculum Schedule Committee, chair, 2004‐present  Student Award/ Scholarship Committee, chair, 2011‐present  HIPAA Committee, University of Arizona Communication Sciences and Disorders Dept., Chair, 2002‐2003 o Awarded University of Arizona’s Team Award for Excellence Membership of Associations:  PSHA member, current  ASHA member, 1990‐present  AAA member, 1990‐present  Educational Audiology Association Member, 1990‐1996 STATEMENT: Dr. Snyder has been a clinical audiologist for 26 years working with both adults and children. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University and her Doctor of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences. She has worked in various settings such as; ear, nose and throat clinics, children's rehab facilities, preschool and elementary schools and has been a clinical instructor of audiology for the University of Pittsburgh, University of Arizona and now Duquesne University. Currently, she provides clinical instruction to students working with children and adults with central auditory processing disorders, auditory training for hearing impaired and cochlear implant children. She currently teaches an undergraduate course: Intro to Audiology and a graduate level course: Aural Rehabilitation. Dr. Snyder has experience with hearing aids, cochlear implants and rehabilitative audiology. She currently serves as a faculty advisor to 13 students and is on various departmental, school and university committees. She is also on the membership committee of the newly formed national organization for CAPD research and service providers. ____________________________________________________________________________________NOMINEE ‐ VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP AND ETHICAL PRACTICES ROBERT W. SERIANNI, MS, CCC‐SLP EMPLOYMENT SETTING AND POSITION: Salus University, College of Education and Rehabilitation, Department of Speech‐Language Pathology Interim Chair/Program Director Instructor (for promotion to Assistant Professor, July 2016) PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:  Instrumental in the creation of a new graduate program at Salus University, achieving Candidacy status with the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech‐Language Pathology (CAA)  Spearheaded the approval process for the first program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to achieve program approval to provide the Educational Specialist Certification in school speech‐language pathologist PK‐12 by the Department of Education (PDE)  Inaugural clinical director, responsible for development of internship (on‐campus clinic) and externship programs  American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association, member, 1996‐Present o SIG 10 member o SIG 11 member, Perspectives Editorial Review Board, 2016‐2018 o 2016 Annual Convention, Topics Committee on Academic and Clinical Education  National Student Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association, advisor, Salus University Chapter  Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association, member, 1998‐Present  Multiple presentations at regional, state, national and international venues, on various topics in the field of speech‐
language pathology  Practicing clinician with almost 20 years’ experience, specializing in adult neurogenic disorders and trauma  Supervisor of graduate students and clinical fellows STATEMENT: The vitality of any organization is founded in an engaged membership. As the Vice President for Membership and Ethical Practices, my role will not only be to bolster the current membership into actively participating at a state level but to increase membership across all categories – audiology, education of the hearing impaired and speech‐language pathology. Relaying the message of the importance of the Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association (PSHA) and its communication with the Commonwealth’s departments and boards will increase not only the numbers of members but their dynamic role in advocating for their scope of practice and professional practice patterns. As a member of the Executive Board, I will work diligently and creatively to expand the reach of PSHA by surveying current practitioners for reasons for/against membership and developing a strategic plan addressing areas of concern; attracting and maintaining involvement of our growing student base; encouraging our faculty base at colleges and universities to act as good role models for PSHA membership; appealing to larger employers to support employees’ connection at the state level; and incentivizing current and past members to educate colleagues on the benefits of PSHA membership. _____________________________________________________________________________________NOMINEE ‐ VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS KELLY A. CONWAY, MEd, MS, CCC‐SLP EMPLOYMENT SETTING AND POSITION: Colonial School District, Colonial Middle School and Plymouth‐Whitemarsh High School. School‐based SLP and assistive technology PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:  American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association  Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association  National Education Association 
Pennsylvania State Education Association 
Colonial Education Association STATEMENT: I would like to state my intent to run for PSHA’s Vice President for Governmental Relations. I am a speech‐language pathologist (SLP), earning a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University in Communication Disorders (1991), a Master’s of Education degree from Cabrini College (1997), and a Master’s of Science degree in speech‐language pathology (2003). I am currently employed as an SLP in a public school setting and an adjunct faculty member at La Salle University teaching augmentative and alternative communication. Since starting my career as an SLP in 2003, I have remained focused on the dedication of my skills to treat individuals with communicative disorders at varying stages of life. My areas of interest have been primarily in autism and AAC. I have been involved in the autism community as both an educator and an advocate for children and their families. In addition to my professional life, I have also worked as a patient/health advocate for individuals living with various types of autoimmune arthritis. My advocacy work has taken me to Capitol Hill, where I had the opportunity to speak to members of both the Senate and Congress on behalf of The American College of Rheumatology as their Pennsylvania representative. I also cofounded a 501c non‐profit organization called the International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis (IFAA) in 2013, and have worked tirelessly to advocate for patients in both Pennsylvania and nationally to improve their access to health care and medications needed for everyday life. I was runner‐up for Wego Health Patient Advocate of 2014 (individually), and I won the award in 2013, as a member of my non‐profit (IFAA). I believe my experience with patient advocacy and my passion as an SLP, has given me the experience I need to run for the Vice President for Governmental Relations office. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my passion for advocacy to PSHA. ________________________________________________________________________________________NOMINEE ‐ TREASURER NANCY CARLINO, MA, CCC‐SLP EMPLOYMENT SETTING AND POSITION: California University of PA Assistant Professor and Externship Director PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:  American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association, member, 1988‐Present  Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association, member, 2001‐Present o currently serve as Treasurer o served as VP of Membership and Ethical Practices from 2009 ‐ 2014 o previously served on Dysphagia Task Force and Local Arrangements subcommittee o currently serve on Honors subcommittee  Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association, member, 1999‐Present o have served in roles of President, VP Programming, VP Membership and CEU Coordinator STATEMENT: I highly value service to professional organizations. My involvement in PSHA has strengthened me as an educator and as a clinician. Through active involvement in professional organizations, I have had an impact on the professions of speech‐language pathology and audiology by advocating for continuing education, licensure updates and other relevant issues in the state. I also strongly advocate for the importance of student involvement in professional organizations. I hope that through my involvement, my current students will be motivated to become active in service to professional organizations. I love this noble profession and feel compelled to provide service to ensure the integrity of the profession for generations to follow.