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Vicki Deal-Williams

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Chief Executive Officer at The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
📍 Beltsville, Maryland, United States

Vicki Deal-Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), where she has built a career over three decades. A certified speech-language pathologist and Northwestern University graduate, she is a recognized leader in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within her profession.

She is passionate about fostering teamwork and collaboration, often publicly celebrating the achievements of her colleagues and emerging professionals. Her work reflects a deep commitment to mentorship and creating inclusive environments, stemming from her long-standing focus on multicultural affairs and professional development.

Early in her career, she co-developed an award-winning training program named "Adelante" to help professionals work more effectively with Hispanic bilingual populations.

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Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Location
Beltsville, Maryland, United States
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Diversity & Inclusion
A core focus of her entire career, she has led DEI initiatives at both ASHA and Fannie Mae, receiving awards for her contributions.
Collaborative Healthcare
Advocates for interprofessional collaborative practice and "whole person healthcare, " a key theme in a commencement address she delivered to new health sciences graduates.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Chief Executive Officer
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
2-1997 - 12-2021
Chief Staff Officer for Multicultural Affairs
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
1992 - 1997
Manager, Training and Development
Fannie Mae
1984 - 1992
Asst Director and Project Director, Office of Minority Concerns
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Education
1981 - 1982
Master of Arts (MA)
Northwestern University
1977 - 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Northwestern University
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