The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports 11,700+ members and 340+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.
Meet the Leadership Team
Amber Jackson, President, Cohort 3
Sammie Burke, Vice President, Cohort 3
Avery Resuali, Treasurer, Cohort 3
Syd Brooks, Secretary, Cohort 3
Haley Noll, Content Curator, Cohort 3
Tamia Manning, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action [IDEA] Chair, Cohort 3
Dr. Jessica Wacker, SLPD, CCC-SLP/LBS1, Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Wacker earned her clinical doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University, in addition to her Speech-Language Pathology degrees from Northwestern University (Master of Art) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill (Bachelor of Art). She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and Learning Specialist in Illinois and has practiced in urban and suburban public schools and private practice, as seen in
her faculty biography page.
Engage with other members.
Meet other NSSLHA members through our chapter's
DeHub Page
NSSLHA membership information
The DePaul NSSLHA Chapter accepts new members at the beginning of each school year in the Autumn Quarter. New members have until November 1st to confirm membership dues with $25. Contact Dr. Wacker for more information.
Chapter events
The faculty sponsor and Speech Language Pathology program director must sign off on all NSSLHA and student leadership events. Please download the event permission form and complete it for all events.