Our Board

Michelle Posner is the President of the Jewish Caucus and one of its founding members, dedicated to fostering a space where Jewish identity, advocacy, and community thrive.

A bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist since 2006, Michelle brings to her work a deep sense of purpose shaped by personal experience. Her younger brother, who is Autistic, inspired her to pursue a career centered on communication, inclusion, and support for neurodivergent individuals. Michelle’s life is a braid of cultures, histories, and identities. She is an Ashkenazi Jew whose family fled Russia and Poland during the Holocaust, finding refuge in Mexico before immigrating to the United States when Michelle was nine. This multicultural journey informs every facet of her personal and professional life: Jewish, Mexican, bilingual, and deeply committed to equity and representation.

As President, Michelle leads with compassion, cultural fluency, and a strong belief in the power of community. She remains committed to elevating diverse Jewish voices and advancing meaningful, inclusive change.

Beth Poss is the Director of Educational Programs for LessonPix. She is a speech/language pathologist, former special education administrator, and former assistant principal. Beth is passionate about designing educational environments that support all students in accessing a rigorous curriculum and meeting educational outcomes. In her work with school districts, universities and national and state level organizations she focuses on literacy, augmentative and alternative communication, Universal Design for Learning and inclusive educational practices. She is one of the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year, released in August 2021.

Bio coming soon!

Bio coming soon!

Jess is a speech language pathologist specializing in infant and pediatric feeding and swallowing. She is currently pursuing a PhD to further understand oral motor development in children and how feeding and speech development connect.

Sam Gedihovich is a graduate student in her third semester of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Central Florida. She began the program in 2024 after earning her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Florida State University. With a background in public relations and customer success management, Sam brings strong communication and interpersonal skills to the field. She is passionate about working with adults and has a particular interest in cognition. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her fiancée and reading with a cat curled up in her lap.

Esther Harris is a graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at Touro University, where she also earned her B.S. in Speech and Communications. She has experience supporting children in both school settings and therapeutic camps, creating inclusive, communication-rich environments. Esther is especially passionate about AAC and helping children find their voice. As a proud member of the Jewish community and a student intern with the ASHA Jewish Caucus, she is excited to contribute to advocacy efforts and promote culturally responsive care within the field.