ISHA's Team and Plan
Committed to Idaho's Speech, Language, and Hearing Professionals
Kris Brock
Ph.D., CCC-SLP
President
idaho.isha.president@gmail.com
Dr. Kris Brock is an Assistant Professor at Idaho State University in the Department of CSD. He has worked in early intervention and acute care prior to his current research and teaching position. Having this diverse experience allows him to understand the needs of all Idaho SLPs.
Rachelle Ruffing
M.S., CCC-SLP
President-Elect
idaho.isha.presidentelect@gmail.com
Rachelle is a passionate SLP and currently owns and operates Advanced Therapy Care, an outpatient clinic that offers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy to individuals in Mountain Home, Meridian and surrounding areas. Rachelle has served in previous years as the President of ISHA and is eager to get involved again. Rachelle has served as the Legislative Representative and is currently working on legislation for the Interstate Compact for Speech Therapists in Idaho.
KIMBERLI SHANER M.S., CCC-SLP
Past President
idaho.isha.pastpresident@gmail.com
Dedicated, driven, optimistic, and organized. These are just a few of the ways board members describe this invaluable member of our team and your ISHA Past President for 2022.
Heather Ybarlucea M.S., CCC-SLP
Treasurer
TBD
NSSLHA Representative
April Ward
State Advocate for Reimbursement (STAR) - Audiology
Amy Hardy
State Advocate for Reimbursement (STAR) -SLP
Amber Romriell
State Education Advocacy Leader for Idaho (SEAL)
Darcey Shallberg & Susie Jones
Rachelle Ruffing
Legislative SLP Rep
TBA
Legislative AuD-Rep
Ellen Wandland
State Advocates for Medicare Policy (StAMP)
Corrie Holmes
AuD ASHA Ambassador
Kris Brock
SLP ASHA Ambassador
Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Your executive board was hard at work creating a strategic plan that addressed creating VALUE in ISHA, increasing membership, and focusing on legislative action.
Goal 1: Increase Leadership Opportunities
1.1 Increase number of subcommittees to address our broad scope
1.2 Increase number of members serving on subcommittees
1.3 Increase the number of ISU students on subcommittees
Goal 2: Increase Membership
2.1 Increase the number of members in the state
2.2 Increase number of ISHA convention attendees
2.3 Increase the number of hybrid CEU events
2.4 Increase the Speech Paths podcast listeners
Goal 3: Improved Planning
3.1 ISHA will meet 60+% of its planning goals
Goal 4: proactive Advocacy
