By: Lori Cochran, MS, CCC-SLP, Vice President for Educational and Scientific Affairs

Behind every successful Convention is a team of dedicated volunteers whose time, talent, and hard work make it all possible. The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) 2026 Convention was no exception, and we extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible volunteer team who helped bring this event to life.

From months of planning and coordination to countless behind-the-scenes details, this team invested extraordinary effort to create a meaningful experience for attendees, filled with high-quality learning, valuable networking, and memorable moments of connection and celebration. Their leadership, creativity, and commitment to serving our professions are what make TSHA events so impactful year after year.

We are deeply thankful to the volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the 2026 Convention a success. Please join us in recognizing the outstanding individuals who served on the volunteer team:

Councilor and Past Vice President: Diane Longnecker

Program Committee Chairs: Erin Keeling and Carsyn Cunningham

Convention Innovation and Experience: Lydia Richardson

Community Integration and Development: Kelly Leddy and Sara Adams

Scholarship and Volunteer Committee: Brittany Rush and Justina Heintz

Student Experience Committee: Hesper Holland and Lisa Monsisvais

Programming Pathway Chairs
Adult Communication: Shelley Cook-Rocha
Adult Swallowing and Upper Airway: Mica Chacon-Corbitt
Audiology: Rebecca Martin
Pediatric Medically Complex and Early Communication: Laura Loveless
Pediatric School Communication: Janita Gilliam
Professional Development/Networking: Jordan Hanson