2025 Executive Council2025 President: Jess Schneider, SLPD, CCC-SLP Jess Schneider, SLPD, CCC-SLP is a licensed and certified Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology. She is currently a clinical supervisor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at the University of South Dakota. She graduated with a B.S. in Communication Disorders in 2008 and an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Dakota (Go Yotes!) in 2010. Dr. Schneider received her doctorate in speech-language pathology in 2022 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT. She is also trained as an associate-level provider of the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy instruction. Dr. Schneider is a member of the South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and has been serving as the South Dakota State Education Advocacy Leader (SEAL) for the past 4 years. In her free time, Dr. Schneider enjoys spending time with her family, husband - Tim, two daughters -Lakin and Bentley, and dog- Marshall, camping and boating in Okoboji, reading, and exercising. 2025 President-Elect: Bobbi Brink, M.A., CCC-SLP
 Bobbi Brink, MA, CCC-SLP, works with CORE Educational Cooperative and also serves as a consultant for SD Birth to Three, training service providers in the Bright Beginnings model of services. Throughout her career of over 30 years, she has served children and families in multiple school districts in south central South Dakota, as well as training SLPA students as a former course instructor and current lab instructor at Mitchell Technical College. Bobbi graduated with her BS from SDSU in 1992, worked for 8 years in schools, and then obtained her MA from USD in a 'summers-only' cohort in 2004. She is a member of SDSLHA and ASHA. In her free time, Bobbi enjoys spending time with her husband of 30 years, Kurt, and her 3 adult children and their spouses. She especially likes spoiling her 2 granddaughters and her dog.
2025 Past President: Elizabeth DeVelder, M.A., CCC-SLP
 Liz DeVelder, MA, CCC-SLP is an Instructor and Clinical Supervisor at the University of South Dakota. She also serves as the SLP Clinic Coordinator. Liz teaches many undergraduate courses in the program and loves goal writing, MLUs, and those good old Brown's 14 morphemes! In clinic, her clinic caseload typically is filled with language, autism, and literacy. Liz graduated from USD with her BS and MA and then worked in Northeastern Nebraska schools for 7 years before starting at USD. She lives in Vermillion with her husband, Craig, and occasionally her 2 children make it home. Tyler is at the South Dakota School of Mines and Kate is at Black Hills State. Liz is excited to be back on the SDSLHA executive board. She served as treasurer of the organization from 2010-2015.
Vice-President-Speech Language Pathology: Taylor Erlenbusch, M.A., CCC-SLP
Taylor Erlenbusch, MA, CCC-SLP graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2022. Taylor is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist currently employed by Meade School District where she serves early childhood and elementary students. Taylor is also a Tier 1 provider with South Dakota Birth to Three Connections. While Taylor loves to serve a variety of populations, she has a special interest in working with clients using or being fit with AAC. Taylor has lived in the Black Hills of South Dakota her whole life, with the exception of a few great years in Vermillion. She currently lives in Sturgis, SD and loves to go hiking, four wheeling, paddle boarding, or camping with her 7 month old puppy in the hills. When she is not outside, she is typically found playing or coaching volleyball, baking something sweet, or hosting board game nights with friends.
Vice-President - Audiology: Jen Phelan, AuD, PASC Treasurer: Marisa Freeman, M.A., CCC-SLP Secretary: Danci Hoff, M.A., CCC-SLP  Hi! I’m Danci Hoff [M.A., CCC-SLP]. I’m a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, residing in Lemmon, SD. I’m employed by Hands on Health, Inc., where I provide speech/language services for multiple school districts, outpatient services, and serve as a Tier 1 Provider for SD Birth-to-Three. I grew up in Lemmon [Go Cowboys/Cowgirls!] before attending the University of South Dakota [Go Yotes!]. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Verm and graduated with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2015 and an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology in 2017. I returned West River, where I was a member of an amazing team of SLPs at the Meade School District for 2-years, but an opportunity knocked at my door to return to my hometown of Lemmon. I love to travel big, but live small. I ‘take the trip’ as often as I can, but I’m always thankful to return to the people who feel like ‘home. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to give back and serve the community that raised, educated, and supported me along the way. I spend as much time outside as possible – biking, camping, running, gardening, golfing, and hiking. I also enjoy coaching youth basketball, traveling, reading, baking, and watching/playing sports. Spending time with my friends and family is my favorite hobby of all.
Communication Coordinator: Rebecca Harvey, M.A., CCC-SLP  Rebecca is a speech-language pathologist for Teachwell Solutions in Sioux Falls, SD. Rebecca graduated from the University of South Dakota with her M.A. in 2011. She currently works as a teletherapist covering birth to 21 through school-based services. She also works for Mitchell Technical College as a lab instructor in the SLPA program. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and 3 kids while camping, watching the Vikings, cooking, traveling, and completing home projects.
Non-Voting Members CEU Coordinator: Solveig Sperati Korte, M.A., CCC-SLP Solveig Sperati Korte is originally from Wilmington, Delaware. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religion from Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa and her M.A. in Speech-Language Patholgy from The Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio. After a number of years in Nebraska, she has lived in Vermillion since 1992 and been an instructor at the University of South Dakota since 1995. She has two adult daughters.
STAR Representative: Vanessa Anderson-Smith, M.A., CCC-SLP  Vanessa is a South Dakota native who attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls and received her masters degree from the University Of South Dakota in 2010. She owns Anderson-Smith Speech Therapy, LLC in Sioux Falls, SD. Her certified trainings include TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy, Level 4 Certification ,PROMPT Bridging trained, feeding specific to Down syndrome, and planning and assessment of sensory motor feeding disorders. Vanessa has also done specialized training in Myofascial Release, Apraxia of Speech, Reflex Integration and Pediatric Dysphagia. In addition to these trainings Vanessa is also pursuing certification in Orofacial Myology (COM®️) and is one of 7 US TalkTools instructors. Vanessa is on the Board of Directors for Wonderfully Made, a Down syndrome family support organization. She lives in her hometown of Canton with her husband Ryan, their son Drake, 2 dogs, and one cat.
StAMP Representative: Gina Glasoe State Education Advocacy Leader: Jennifer Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP ASHA SLP Committee of Ambassadors: Brittany Schmidt, M.A., CCC-SLP Brittany is in private practice at Autism Behavioral Consulting, LLC and also works for the USD Center for Disabilities. Differential diagnosis, social thinking therapy, and ASD specific intervention and information are her professional interest areas. Brittany volunteered as the SDSLHA Editor for many years and last served as the President of the Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists. When not at work, Brittany has a retired husband, three grown daughters and one son-in-law who always make life interesting. Reading, watching movies and hiking are her favorite activities.
ASHA Audiology Committee of Ambassadors: Open Position Membership Chair: Kelly Remily Scholarship Chair: Stacie Carlson, M.A., CCC-SLP
 My name is Stacie Carlson, M.A., CCC-SLP. I graduated from USD with both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients and age groups, but my primary experience has been working as an SLP in an educational setting. I am currently a clinical instructor for USD at the USD Scottish Rite Children's Clinic in Sioux Falls. I love the opportunity to help train future SLPs and still have the opportunity to work with clients! Social Media Liaison: Hanna Pottebaum, MA, CCC-SLP Hanna Pottebaum is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is employed by the Children's Home Society of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, SD. Hanna graduated from the University of South Dakota with her M.A. in 2022. She currently works with children ages 4 to 14 who have experienced trauma and display significant behavioral needs. She enjoys experiencing the diversity of her students' communication needs, seeing them achieve their communication goals, and helping her students through trauma-informed therapy strategies. When not at work, Hanna can be found crocheting with her cats, golfing with her husband, or going on hikes with her beagle.
Student Representatives Anna Luksik: Augustana University Shelby Gilsdorf: University of South Dakota
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