Association Governance Operations Team (AGOT)

The AGOT staff facilitate the work of the Board of Directors and the Association's governance committees.

Andrea Falzarano
Senior Director, Association Governance Operations
301-296-5710
afalzarano@asha.org

Facilitates the maintenance of all aspects of the Association's governance processes, programs and structure including the facilitation of multiple governance priorities and directing work related to the day-to-day management of staff and operations for the Association's Board of Directors, leadership development and governance and discipline-related committees.

Erin Dalder-Alpher
Program Manager, Association Governance Volunteer Operations
301-296-5713
edalder-alpher@asha.org

Manages a comprehensive volunteer leadership program for ASHA’s members including the Leadership Development Program, the Leadership Mentoring Program, the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate and other leadership activities. Promotes effective working relationships between volunteers and staff by managing ASHA’s microvolunteer program. Supports AGOT activities to train ASHA committee, board and council Ex Officios. 

Martha (Marty) Moore
Board of Directors Manager
301-296-5787
mamoore@asha.org

Supports the ASHA President, the members of the Board of Directors, and assigned governance committees to ensure an effective and efficient flow of work, and manages the administrative logistics of the Association's awards program.

Carmen Santana
Governance Operations Coordinator
301-296-5685
csantana@asha.org

Facilitates the functions and operations of the governance operations team specifically ASHA’s nominations and elections process for ASHA’s Board of Directors (BOD and Leadership Development Program. Assists with the facilitation of activities for ex officio staff to appointed committees, board and councils. Coordinates efforts of the committee on committee appointment process and supports coordination of governance related committee meetings.