The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) is pleased to announce the election of five members to its 2027 Board of Directors. Elected by the association’s membership, these professionals represent a diverse range of experience and expertise in speech-language pathology, audiology, education, healthcare, and professional advocacy.
The newly elected board members will officially take office on January 1, 2027, helping guide the association’s continued efforts to advance the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology, support professional development, and advocate for individuals with communication and hearing disorders throughout Mississippi.
2027 Newly Elected Board Members
Landon Wallis, MS, CCC-SLP
President-Elect
Landon Wallis is a school-based speech-language pathologist with the Union County School District, serving Pre-K through 12th-grade students at West Union Attendance Center, where she has worked in education for the past 11 years following earlier experience in healthcare and private practice. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology. An active member of MSHA, Wallis has served on the association’s Awards and Schools Councils, contributed to revisions of the MSHA SLP Handbook, and demonstrated her commitment to professional mentorship through the supervision of graduate students.
Gabrielle (Gabby) Aultman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Vice President of Schools Issues
Gabrielle “Gabby” Aultman is a school-based speech-language pathologist with the Biloxi Public School District, serving students at Biloxi Upper Elementary School. She is committed to supporting students with communication challenges and promoting effective speech-language services within public education. Aultman was recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with its 2023 Award for Continuing Education, reflecting her dedication to professional growth and excellence in clinical practice.
Jackie Foreman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing
Jackie Foreman is a school-based speech-language pathologist with seven years of experience serving students and families in Mississippi schools and holds a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Southeast Missouri State University. Her professional background includes public relations work for a Missouri-based nonprofit organization, where she developed experience in organizational communications, community outreach, and public engagement, as well as volunteer public relations efforts with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs. Foreman brings a combination of clinical experience, nonprofit service, and communications expertise to her new leadership role, where she hopes to strengthen MSHA’s outreach, highlight the accomplishments of its members, and increase professional engagement across Mississippi.
Ruth Ann King, MS, CCC-SLP
Vice President of Healthcare
Ruth Ann King is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and founder of King Speech-Language Therapy, LLC, established in 2017 and serving clients across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. A 2011 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, she is committed to healthcare advocacy, private practice, and improving access to speech-language pathology services. King has served on MSHA’s Marketing and Healthcare Committees and is currently serving a three-year term on ASHA’s Medicaid Committee. She also currently serves as the ASHA STAR for Mississippi.
Kasi Saucier, Au.D., CH-TM
Vice President of Audiology
Dr. Kasi Saucier is an audiologist and owner of Renew Audiology – Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Center in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, specializing in hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and tinnitus management. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences in 2012 and her Doctor of Audiology degree in 2017, both from the University of Southern Mississippi, and previously served for more than six years as the primary audiologist at a Madison-area ear, nose, and throat clinic. In 2023, she earned her Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM) credential, further demonstrating her commitment to specialized audiological care and improving hearing healthcare services.
Looking Ahead to 2027
MSHA congratulates these newly elected leaders and looks forward to their contributions as the association continues its mission of supporting speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and the individuals and communities they serve.
The incoming board members bring valuable experience from educational settings, private practice, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership, reflecting the diverse professional backgrounds represented within MSHA’s membership. Their leadership will be instrumental in strengthening member engagement, expanding professional development
