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Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

1 Nicholas St., Suite 1000, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

(613) 567-9968 / 1-800-259-8519
fax: (613) 567-2859 e-mail: caslpa@caslpa.ca






Executive Director

Joanne Charlebois
joanne@caslpa.ca
extension #262

 

 

 

The executive director has primary responsibility for the fulfillment of the mission and the strategic initiatives of the association. The executive director provides leadership to the board of directors and staff related to association operations, board directives and emerging national issues. She represents the association and its positions to government and works in concert with the provincial associations and regulators to serve the needs of members.




Executive Assistant
Gina Meacoe
gina@caslpa.ca
extension #261

 

 



The executive assistant provides administrative support to the executive director, CASLPA board of directors and the other staff in all areas of administration and development.




Director of Finance and
Operations

Dawn Kelly
dkelly@caslpa.ca
extension #251

 

 



The director of finance and operations is responsible for the daily operation of the infrastructure of the national office, including responsibility for database and information technology activities. The director is in charge of the accounting and financial systems for national office, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, invoicing and audit support.




Manager of Membership

Francine Morris
membership@caslpa.ca
extension #221


 



The manager ofmembership is responsible for managing membership services for CASLPA's 6,000 members. This includes recruiting potential members, maintaining the membership files and an accurate database, facilitating the annual membership drive, liaising with provincial licensing and accreditation agencies, and responding to member inquiries.


Membership Assistant
Nancy Vardy
nancy@caslpa.ca
extension #271

 

 

 

The membership assistant provides support and administrative assistance to the membership department. She coordinates and manages specific projects as directed.


Manager of Professional Development
Michelle Jackson
michelle@caslpa.ca
extension #244

 

 

 

The manager of professional development is responsible for planning and executing logistics for CASLPA's continuing education, including, but not limited to, workshops, seminars, annual meetings, conferences, webcasting, videoconferencing and ancillary events, trade shows, as required.




Director of
Speech-Language Pathology and Standards
Carla Di Gironimo carla@caslpa.ca
extension #232

 

 



The director of speech-language pathology and standards is responsible for clinical certification, the Canadian Accreditation of Services Program (CASP), and issues that affect the standards for the professions such as ethics, position papers, and relations with other associations and governing bodies. In addition, the director evaluates foreign-trained speech-language applicants for membership in the association.




Director of Audiology and Supportive Personnel

Chantal Kealey
chantal@caslpa.ca
extension #233

 

 



The director of audiology and supportive personnel evaluates foreign-trained audiology applicants, acts as an audiology resource for national office, and maintains contact with related organisations (e.g., CAA, CHHA). The director also offers expertise and input to the CASLPA board of directors and committees on relevant issues such as supportive personnel.


Continuing Education and Certification Officer
Bev Bonnell
bev@caslpa.ca
extension #231

 



The continuing education and certification officer is responsible for coordination of the CASLPA clinical certification program including the administration of clinical certification exams and the continuing education program. This involves member communication, coordination of exam packages, and tabulation of all CEE credits.




Director of Communications
and Public Affairs

Krystle van Hoof
krystle@caslpa.ca
extension #241

 

 

The director of communications and public affairs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of CASLPA's internal and external communications efforts. Areas of responsibility include: strategic communications planning, media relations, marketing initiatives and public relations campaigns, production of all publications, promotional and educational material, the website, overseeing the national awards program and managing advertising.


Communications Specialist
Olga Novoa
olga@caslpa.ca
extension #242

 



The communications specialist manages all elements of development and production for all CASLPA publications and communications vehicles including Communiqué, the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA), monthly electronic news bulletins, CASLPA websites and social media activity.




Communications Officer

Nick Dike
Nick@caslpa.ca
extension #243

 

 



The communications officer provides general assistance, especially production support to the communications department.

 




Communications Assistant
Mallory Penney
mallory@caslpa.ca
extension #273

 

 

The communications assistant provides general assistance, especially production support to communications, conference and continuing education initiatives.


CJSLPA Editor
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Program
University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road (3017)
Ottawa (ON) K1H 8M5
Tel: (613) 562-5800, ext. 4545
Fax: (613) 562-5428
Email: elizabeth.fitzpatrick@uottawa.ca

 

 

The editor of CJSLPA is responsible for planning the annual content of four issues of the Journal and coordinating the collection, peer-review process and disposition of submissions. Working in collaboration with CASLPA's national office, the editor is also responsible for the organization and copy-editing of manuscripts.

     



 


LATEST CASLPA NEWS



Caseload Management Planning Tool
The Caseload Management Planning Tool (available in the members-only section of the CASLPA website) is an innovative approach to caseload/workload management that can be applied to both individual provider and service perspectives.

New CASLPA Workshop
CASLPA is pleased to present Edythe Strand: Differentiating Oral-Motor Speech Disorders and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, February 10, 2012 in Vancouver and September 14, 2012 in Ottawa.

CASLPA Conference 2012
Online Registration Now Open! Save up to $100 on the full conference registration fee by registering early.

Membership Survey
2011 CASLPA Membership Survey Results are now posted on members only area.

New Webcast Available
Through the Leadership Lens! Pathways to Excellence in Speech, Language and Literacy with Wayne Secord.

Clinical Research Grants
Applications are now available for the CASLPA and Saint Elizabeth Rehab clinical research grants. Completed applications are due by May 31, 2012.

FOCUS Topics
2012 Communiqué FOCUS topics announced.

Mental Health Table Forum:
Which Doors Lead to Where? How to Enhance Access to Mental Health Service: Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities for Canadians' Mental Health

New CASLPA Survey Reports Available
Based on two surveys completed by CASLPA members earlier this year, the Private Practice Fee Survey Report and the Working in Educational Settings Survey Report are available in the members-only section of the CASLPA website.

CASLPA Project on Speech, Language and Hearing Services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit

With funding from Health Canada, CASLPA completed a project on speech, language and hearing services for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children. Read the literature review, survey report and project summary.

Advocating for the Professions
Early ID, UNHS, disability tax credit. Read the latest update.

Poll Results
Archive of CASLPA Poll Results

Student Chat Forum

Join the Student Forum chat room sponsored by the Elks and Royal Purple of Canada. Students can interact with each other and professionals who will monitor the site. Ask questions, post thoughts, share tips on studying and even seek career or other advice.

CASLPA Publications Online
Read the latest issues of Communiqué or our monthly e-news CommunE-cate (Members Only) Access CJSLPA from the new portal www.cjslpa.ca

Read Featured Articles from CJSLPA and Communiqué (available to public)

Contact Us
Contact information for National Office, Board of Directors and President, Provincial Associations, University Programs and anyone else you may want to reach.


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