Candidates for Director (vote for 3)

Durham, North Carolina

With 28 years of clinical experience across schools, hospitals, and clinical education settings, I’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to uphold licensure standards, support interstate practice, and maintain the highest ethical practices in our field. Since January 2024, I have had the honor of serving on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology, where I’ve contributed to policy development and worked to ensure both patient safety and professional integrity. If elected to the National Board of Examiners, my focus will be on strengthening multi-state collaboration and advocating for supervision standards that evolve with the needs of our profession. I am particularly passionate about supporting the ASLP Interstate Compact, which is a crucial solution to address ongoing provider shortages. In addition, I have seen a clear need for improved supervision systems for assistants in our practice, especially here in North Carolina. This issue is one I am committed to addressing at the national level, ensuring that our field evolves in a way that both enhances service delivery and safeguards the quality of care. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the future of our profession and advocate for policies that protect the public.

Amber Settles
Childhood Language Center, Speech-Language Pathologist
West Virginia

I am honored to be considered for the position of At-Large Member on the Board of Directors for the National Council of State Boards of Examiners. With a foundation in elementary education and a master’s degree in communication disorders, I have dedicated my professional life to promoting ethical, competent practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. As secretary of the West Virginia Board of Examiners, I understand the vital role state boards play in protecting consumers, ensuring accountability, and advancing professional standards. I share NCSB’s mission to foster collaboration among licensing bodies, support public education, and promote effective licensure practices across states. I bring to this role clinical and regulatory experience, a deep respect for the responsibility entrusted to our boards, and a strong belief in the value of communication and cooperation across state and national lines. I am committed to helping NCSB serve as both a unifying voice for licensing entities and a trusted resource for the public. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to NCSB’s ongoing efforts to uphold excellence and integrity in our professions.