About Us

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (TSHF) was established in 1985 by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) with the first Board of Directors composed of TSHA officers: Richard Stream, Mary Lovey Wood, Joseph Helmick, and Robbin Parish. The creation of a nonprofit foundation appeared necessary because Braniff Women’s Auxiliary had endowed a scholarship fund to support speech-language-pathology students enrolled in any of four North Texas universities. Between 1985 and 1992 three $500 scholarships were awarded.

In 1992, Anne Mauzy was appointed by TSHA President, Sandy Friel-Patti, to re-organize the TSHF. The first Board of Directors consisted of Anne Mauzy, President, Tina Bangs, Vice-President; and Larry Higdon, Publicity. Carolyn Wells was soon added to the Board. The Foundation was incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Cash in hand was $19,309. When Anne Mauzy left the presidency three years later the cash at hand plus total pledges equaled $100,000. The current program of activity was in place.

Past Presidents

Anne Mauzy (1992-1994)
Larry Higdon (1995)
Joan Lynch (1996-1999)
Sandy Friel-Patti (2000-2002)
Gilbert C. Hanke (2002-2006)
Carolyn McCall (2006-2009)
Sue Shirley-Howard (2009-2011)
Peggy Kipping (2011-2013)
Sherry Sancibrian (2013-2015)
Jennifer Watson (2015-2017)
Melinda Corwin (2017-2019)
Gina Glover (2019-2021)
Donise Pearson (2022-2023)

MISSION

VISION

Helping people with communication disorders achieve their potential.