American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Rockville, MD · Founded 1947

Professional association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing scientists advancing communication disorders research and clinical practice

Primary audience

Healthcare Professionals

Work area

Professional Development

Topic

Communication Disorders

Contact

Vicki R Deal-Williams

Website Contact

About Organization

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association serves as the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 241,000 members including audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and communication scientists. Based in Rockville, MD, the organization operates with 329 employees and 2,002 volunteers, generating $75.3 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1947, ASHA advocates for individuals with communication disorders while advancing research and professional standards in the field.

What They Focus On

Professional Credentialing

Establishing and maintaining national certification standards for audiologists and speech-language pathologists to ensure quality clinical practice

Communication Science Research

Advancing research and evidence-based practices in speech, language, and hearing sciences through academic programs and funding

Patient Advocacy

Advocating for individuals with communication and hearing disorders to improve access to services and protect their rights

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$75.3M

+2.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$72.6M

+0.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$184.0M

+5.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

329

+0.6% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$75,306,313	$72,571,903	$183,987,758	329
2023	$73,440,100	$72,293,798	$174,161,230	327
2022	$68,064,401	$65,366,675	$164,023,343	328
2020	$63,635,148	$55,894,002	$161,385,428	314
2019	$66,650,733	$63,332,524	$153,239,359	327
2018	$65,368,528	$63,330,197	$136,915,891	323

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Set Standards

Establish credentialing requirements and professional practice guidelines for audiologists and speech-language pathologists nationwide
02

Educate Professionals

Deliver continuing education programs, research resources, and academic affairs support to 241,000 members
03

Advocate for Access

Lobby for policies and legislation that improve services for individuals with communication and hearing disorders
04

Advance Science

Fund research initiatives and promote evidence-based practices in speech, language, and hearing sciences

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Professional Credentialing

Establishes and maintains certification standards for audiologists and speech-language pathologists through the National Council for Excellence in Professional Education

Advocacy and Policy

Represents the interests of communication disorders professionals and advocates for individuals with speech, language, and hearing challenges

Research and Science

Advances communication science through academic affairs, research education programs, and support for evidence-based clinical practice

Member Education

Provides continuing education, professional development resources, and training programs for speech-language pathology and audiology practitioners

Multicultural Initiatives

Supports diversity and inclusion programs through grants and resources addressing multicultural aspects of communication disorders

State Association Support

Provides funding and coordination assistance to state-level professional associations for audiologists and speech-language pathologists

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Vicki R Deal-Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $680,873

Kyle Vickers

Chief Staff Officer - Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $421,140

Margaret A Rogers

Chief Staff Officer - Science & Research

Full-time

Compensation: $421,124

Megan-Brette Hamilton

Chief Staff Officer - Multiculture

Full-time

Compensation: $319,302

Donna Smiley

Chief Staff Officer - Audiology

Full-time

Compensation: $312,728

Yvonne Kankam-Boadu

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $297,917

Selena Ramkeesoon

Chief Staff Officer For Communications

Full-time

Compensation: $270,370

Monica Sampson

Chief Staff Officer - Slp (As Of 06/10/2024)

Full-time

Compensation: $252,496

Janet McNichol

Chief Human Resources Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $230,757

Loretta Nunez

Senior Director, Academic Affairs & Research Education

Full-time

Compensation: $224,860

Jeffrey Raymond

Chief Information Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $222,369

Robert Mullen

Senior Director, Ncep In Communication Disorders

Full-time

Compensation: $216,557

Lemmietta G McNeilly

Chief Staff Officer - Slp (Until 06/03/2024)

Full-time

Compensation: $178,082

Ann B Mayfield-Clarke

President Elect

10 hrs/week

Robert M Augustine

Immediate Past President

10 hrs/week

Tena L McNamara

President

10 hrs/week

Milestones

1947

ASHA Founded

1947

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association established as the national professional association for communication disorders specialists

1948

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1948

Organization received IRS tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(6) as a professional association

2020

Revenue Reached $63.6M

2020

Organization demonstrated financial resilience during pandemic, serving 314 employees and thousands of members

2024

Membership Exceeds 241,000

2024

ASHA reached peak revenue of $75.3 million while supporting record membership of communication disorders professionals

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Akilah Heggs Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Anita F Vereb Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Barbara Rodriguez Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Belinda L Daughrity Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Carol C Dudding Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Deborah Ross Swain Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Janice R Trent Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Lawrence F Molt Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Mark Deruiter Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Radhika Aravamudhan Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Ryan M Lee Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Sumitrajit Dhar Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Treasyri Nicole Williams Wood Board Member 10.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$5.0M

Highest Paid

$819K

Vicki R Deal-Williams

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Vicki R Deal-Williams	Chief Executive Officer	$680,873	$138,554	$819,427	70
Margaret A Rogers	Chief Staff Officer - Science & Research	$421,124	$62,211	$483,335	55
Kyle Vickers	Chief Staff Officer - Operations	$421,140	$41,989	$463,129	53
Robert Mullen	Senior Director, Ncep In Communication Disorders	$216,557	$183,839	$400,396	50
Donna Smiley	Chief Staff Officer - Audiology	$312,728	$65,204	$377,932	55
Megan-Brette Hamilton	Chief Staff Officer - Multiculture	$319,302	$54,747	$374,049	60
Yvonne Kankam-Boadu	Chief Financial Officer	$297,917	$59,602	$357,519	50
Monica Sampson	Chief Staff Officer - Slp (As Of 06/10/2024)	$252,496	$68,598	$321,094	55
Selena Ramkeesoon	Chief Staff Officer For Communications	$270,370	$41,183	$311,553	55
Janet Mcnichol	Chief Human Resources Officer	$230,757	$68,816	$299,573	45
Loretta Nunez	Senior Director, Academic Affairs & Research Education	$224,860	$62,990	$287,850	50
Jeffrey Raymond	Chief Information Officer	$222,369	$56,328	$278,697	50
Lemmietta G Mcneilly	Chief Staff Officer - Slp (Until 06/03/2024)	$178,082	$35,141	$213,223	60

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Vicki R Deal-Williams	CEO	$655,468	$148,256	$803,724	70
Robert Mullen	SR DIR, Ncep In Com. Disorders	$230,280	$267,731	$498,011	50
Kyle Vickers	Chief Staff Off - Operations	$397,124	$39,853	$436,977	53
Lemmietta G Mcneilly	Chief Staff Off - Slp	$328,114	$65,754	$393,868	60
Margaret A Rogers	Chief Staff Off - Sci & Rsrch	$336,539	$51,177	$387,716	55
Megan-Brette Hamilton	Chief Staff Off - Multiculture	$302,968	$50,867	$353,835	60
Donna Smiley	Chief Staff Off - Aud	$289,321	$60,523	$349,844	55
Yvonne Kankam-Boadu	Chief Financial Officer	$280,075	$65,036	$345,111	50
Janet Mcnichol	Chief Human Resources Officer	$218,643	$80,820	$299,463	45
Selena Ramkeesoon	Chief Staff Off For COMM	$256,375	$38,634	$295,009	55
Loretta Nunez	SR. DIR., Acad Aff & Res Edu.	$219,152	$58,908	$278,060	50
Ellen Shortill	Director, Conv. & Meetings	$216,311	$35,144	$251,455	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Arlene A Pietranton	Former CEO (1/1/22 - 3/7/22)	$662,926	—	$657,516	—
Vicki Deal-Williams	CEO	$470,089	$116,054	$586,143	60
Michelle Ferketic	DIR, Spec. Int. Grp	$226,887	$288,536	$515,423	47.5
Kyle Vickers	Chief Staff Off - Operations	$378,084	$38,572	$416,656	53
Lemmietta Mcneilly	Chief Staff Off - Slp	$310,441	$62,322	$372,763	60
Margaret Rogers	Chief Staff Off - Sci & Rsrch	$324,227	$47,570	$371,797	55
Donna Smiley	Chief Staff Off - Aud	$289,036	$56,338	$345,374	55
Yvonne Kankam-Boadu	Chief Financial Officer	$261,490	$61,049	$322,539	50
Jeff Regan	DIR, Gov. Affairs & Pp	$251,430	$54,588	$306,018	50
Tori Liu	Chief Information Officer	$221,537	$59,239	$280,776	60
Janet Mcnichol	Chief Human Resources Officer	$212,335	$65,875	$278,210	45
Selena Ramkeesoon	Chief Staff Off For COMM	$233,073	$25,075	$258,148	60
Megan-Brette Hamilton	Chief Staff Off - Multiculture	$189,023	$17,324	$206,347	60

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Arlene A Pietranton	CEO, See Sch J	$586,834	$257,254	$844,088	60
Vicki Deal-Williams	Chief Staff For Multicultural	$318,164	$110,815	$428,979	60
Kyle Vickers	Chief Staff For Operations	$346,014	$34,348	$380,362	53
Margaret Rogers	Chief Staff Science & Research	$330,486	$43,827	$374,313	55
Lemmietta Mcneilly	Chief Staff For Speech Lang	$291,210	$65,422	$356,632	60
Jeff Regan	DIR, Gov. Affiars & Pub. Pol.	$245,007	$57,866	$302,873	53
Lisa Cole	Chief Staff For Communications	$257,941	$38,259	$296,200	50
Janet Mcnichol	Director Human Resources	$207,508	$72,237	$279,745	48
Yvonne Kankam-Boadu	Director Of Finance	$218,681	$57,025	$275,706	50
Tori Liu	DIR, Information Services	$198,790	$57,747	$256,537	45
Loretta Nunez	DIR, Academic Affairs	$197,804	$54,341	$252,145	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Arlene A Pietranton	CEO, See Sch J	$565,403	$147,954	$713,357	60
Vicki Deal-Williams	Chief Staff For Multicultural	$289,173	$83,695	$372,868	60
Kyle Vickers	Chief Staff For Operations	$328,019	$33,784	$361,803	53
Lemmietta Mcneilly	Chief Staff For Speech Lang	$279,286	$62,190	$341,476	60
Neil Disarno	Chief Staff Officer Aud.	$279,192	$60,773	$339,965	55
Margaret Rogers	Chief Staff Science & Research	$277,291	$42,114	$319,405	55
Robert Mullen	Director Ntl Center For Ebp	$185,094	$123,152	$308,246	50
Lisa Cole	Chief Staff For Communications	$240,347	$33,727	$274,074	50
Jeff Regan	DIR, Gov. Affiars & Pub. Pol.	$208,920	$56,057	$264,977	53
Yvonne Kankam-Boadu	Director Of Finance	$197,446	$53,265	$250,711	50
Janet Mcnichol	Director Human Resources	$184,332	$58,894	$243,226	45
Timothy Nanof	DIR. Health Care & Ed. Policy	$181,232	$56,078	$237,310	50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$75K Grants Given

8 Organizations

Top Grantees

8 total

Research Foundation For Suny ALBANY, NY

$15K

Northeastern University BOSTON, MA

$12K

Western Michigan University KALAMAZOO, MI

$10K

University Of Texas At Dallas RICHARDSON, TX

$10K

The University Of North Carolina GREENSBORO, NC

$8K

University Of Washington SEATTLE, WA

$7K

Asae - Summit Awards Dinner Table WASHINGTON, DC

$6K

Montana Slha BILLINGS, MT

$6K

Research Foundation For Suny Northeastern University Western Michigan University University Of Texas At Dallas The University Of North Carolina University Of Washington Asae - Summit Awards Dinner Table Montana Slha

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Set Standards

Educate Professionals

Advocate for Access

Advance Science

Programs and Initiatives

Professional Credentialing

Advocacy and Policy

Research and Science

Member Education

Multicultural Initiatives

State Association Support

Team & Leadership

Vicki R Deal-Williams

Kyle Vickers

Margaret A Rogers

Megan-Brette Hamilton

Donna Smiley

Yvonne Kankam-Boadu

Selena Ramkeesoon

Monica Sampson

Janet McNichol

Loretta Nunez

Jeffrey Raymond

Robert Mullen

Lemmietta G McNeilly

Ann B Mayfield-Clarke

Robert M Augustine

Tena L McNamara

Milestones

ASHA Founded

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

Revenue Reached $63.6M

Membership Exceeds 241,000

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Grantees

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Tax-Exempt Affiliates

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