Foundation Mission
The Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation is committed to supporting students advancing the scholarship and study of communication science and disorders for the benefit of persons with communication impairments in Missouri.
Governance
The Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is governed by the Board of Trustees:
- Jacob Gutshall, Chair
- Julie Hoffmann, Treasurer
- Carlotta Kimble, Recorder
- Beth McKerlie
- Shirley Patterson
- Jennifer Stevenson
- Jane Webb
- Jamie Burkett, Ex-officio MSHA CPT
- Lynette Cowherd, Ex-officio MSHA board
The Foundation is affiliated with the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association (“MSHA”)
Programs
The Foundation funds the following programs:
- Leadership Academy
- Quest for the Cup
- Minority Student Leadership Program
- Outstanding Graduate Research Award
- Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
- Outstanding Graduate Technical Session Award
- Outstanding Undergraduate Technical Session Award
- Outstanding Cultural Competence Research Award
Fundraising and Events
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization which relies on support from the public to accomplish its mission. Foundation support can come from many sources, including:
- Individual donors
- Corporations
- Trusts
- In-kind Gifts
- Volunteers
- Fundraising Events, including:
- MSHA Convention Silent Auction & Raffle
- MSHA 5K Run and Walk
Contact the Foundation
For more information about programs or to offer support of the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, please email moslhfdn@gmail.com or call MSHA Central Office at 888-729-6742 to be connected to a Trustee.
