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Vicki R. Deal-Williams

Vicki R. Deal-Williams

MA, CCC-SLP, CAE
Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, CAE, is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), where she has served on staff for over 30 years. A Certified Association Executive and Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Vicki is also an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and an ASHA Fellow. Her expertise and thought leadership lie in strategically advancing diversity, leadership development, and resource stewardship to achieve long-term goals. Vicki has a proven track record of guiding staff and members through change and consistently works to foster an inclusive organizational culture. She is known for articulating a clear vision and driving results through collaboration and partnership across all levels of the organization, including volunteer leaders, members, students, clients/patients, vendors, staff, and other stakeholders.