Honors and Awards Committee

Carol is the Director of Online SLP Masters degree program at James Madison University.  She currently serves as VP for Standards and Ethics on the ASHA Board of Directors.  She has had the honor of serving CAPCSD in several capacities.  Her research focuses on innovative practices in clinical education

Phillip Hernández, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey. He is a licensed speech-language pathologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His areas of expertise include bilingual speech/language pathology (Spanish/English), school-based communication disorders, bilingualism, early intervention, culturally/linguistically responsive practices, and cultural humility. Dr. Hernández has worked as a bilingual speech-language pathologist in various educational, clinical, and medical settings with a wide variety of clients across the lifespan within the scope of practice of speech-language pathology. Dr. Hernández is serving a three-year term on the Multicultural Issues Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Jessica Sullivan is the department chair and assistant professor in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University. Her areas of interest include aural (re)habilitation, specifically, the development of innovative and effective auditory training interventions. Currently, she is interesting in the relationship between working memory and speech perception in noise. Over her almost 20 year career she has been dedicated to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, Dr. Sullivan has Co-directed the Innovative Mentoring and Professional Advancement through Cultural Training or IMPACT program which is a collaboration between Hampton University and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Dr. Sullivan has received numerous awards, honors, and grants including a R25 from the NIH /NIDCD. She is a 2023 Fellow of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Katie Strong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She currently is serving on CAPCSD's Board of Directors as Past President. She has previously served as Chair of CAPCSD Nominations Committee and on CAPCSD's Board of Director as Treasurer. Katie's research through the Strong Story Lab explores how clinicians can support people with aphasia rebuild their identity by co-constructing stories about who they are. Katie is a Tavistock Distinguished Aphasia Scholar and an ASHA Fellow. Her professional activities include: Lansing Area Aphasia Support Group Founding Member, and Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast Host.

Ned has almost 40 years of experience working with non-profit organizations, primarily in membership, continuing education, and event planning. Ned serves as the Executive Director for CAPCSD. 

In his new position, Ned will provide extensive support to the Board of Directors and its committees, manage the membership program, contribute to annual conference planning, and supervise The Lisa Scott Leadership Academy, DEI Academy, and Admissions Summit. He will coordinate scholarships, oversee professional development initiatives, and maintain the organization's website. Ned will manage the CAPCSD Team, administration, financial record-keeping, and contract management. 

Ned is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives and serves as a volunteer for United Way.

Outside his professional endeavors, Ned enjoys spending quality time with his family in Florida and Georgia, his two dachshunds, and hiking.