This forward-looking session will include:
- How to find and recruit diverse candidates
- Strategies for setting clear expectations
- What not-to-do when developing a transition plan
Maisha Hoque is the first line of communication between ASID HQ and its Professional Chapters Network. Under the leadership of the director of chapter strategy and program development, Maisha facilitates dialogues on leadership governance and strategy for chapter boards. They also work closely with chapter administrators to ensure operational compliance to create an environment of belonging for all ASID members.
In their previous role, she served as membership specialist for National Quality Forum, where they developed and executed large-scale recruitment campaigns. They also spearheaded established actionable goals as a founding member of the DEI Staff Council at the National Quality Forum (NQF.)
With a strong passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Maisha actively advocates for these principles both within associations and the communities they serve. As a first-generation immigrant, they deeply understand the importance of creating inclusive spaces and equitable opportunities for all. Maisha extends their impact by serving as the Chair for the Asian and Pacific Alumni Network (APIAN) at the American University.
Mariel Solomon MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and an association professional. She is an associate director for the Practice Portal at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) serving speech-language pathologists and audiologists. She is a 2022 ASAE NextGen Scholar, a member of ASAE’s Young Professionals Advisory Committee, and a member of the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Group. She also co-chairs ASHA’s internal diversity team, which advocates for and supports an inclusive workplace by providing learning opportunities to foster cultural responsiveness and enhance interpersonal relationships.
