Honors and Awards Committee

Dr. Aarts’ clinical expertise is in the area of pediatric and older adult rehabilitative audiology. Nancy’s current research interests are in the areas of evidence-based teaching curriculum assessment. She is Vice Chair of Audiology at WVU where she is responsible for implementing and evaluating the new 3-year AuD program.

Ned has over 35 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 Treasurer for SportsAbility Alliance, a charitable organization focused on inclusive recreation and active leisure.

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

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.

Jennifer Simpson is a Clinical Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University.  Currently, she serves as CAPCSD Past President.