TOGETHER, WE CAN STRENGTHEN OUR PROFESSION
While speech-language pathology and audiology are rewarding, stable professions with 35,000 available positions nationwide, men represent only 4.4% of professionals in these fields. Men in CSD (the ASHA Men’s Constituency Caucus) exists to support men working in communication sciences and disorders, and to create a field that better reflects the diversity of the patients we serve. Men in CSD Membership is free and open to everyone: men in the field, aspiring professionals, students, and allies of all genders committed to our goals.
SEE YOU AT ASHA 2025 NOVEMBER 20-22!
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SEE YOU AT ASHA 2025 NOVEMBER 20-22! ✦
Why JOIN MEN IN CSD?
With only 3.7% male representation in a field facing critical workforce shortages, every member makes a difference.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, early in your career, a student, or an ally who wants to help shape the future of our field, Men in CSD is here for you.
Professional Development
Get access to continuing education, networking opportunities, and career advancement resources to support your career in CSD.
Mentorship Opportunities
Whether you're looking for guidance or ready to give back, our new mentorship program will connect professionals across career stages for quarterly touchpoints throughout the upcoming year. Connect with colleagues at all career stages as a mentor, mentee, or both. Learn more.
Advocacy Platform
Help recruit the next generation and address workforce shortages while ensuring all patients have access to the providers they need.
Resources & Tools
In addition to developing a career fair toolkit to make it easy to inspire middle and high school students about careers in CSD, we’ll be offering other helpful resources to support our members, and further our mission.
Community & Support
Find camaraderie with fellow professionals who understand your unique experiences in our field.
Take Action Today
1. Join MEN IN CSD
When you become a member, you’ll connect with other like-minded individuals working to strengthen our profession. Membership is free.
2. SIGN UP FOR EMAILS
Not ready to join Men in CSD? No worries! Stay informed with updates on mentorship opportunities, professional development events, advocacy initiatives, and more.
3. Shape Our Future
Take our quick survey to share your experiences, interests, and ideas to help us better serve our members and our industry. (Membership not required.)
OUR MISSION
Empowering Excellence for Men in Speech Pathology, Audiology, and Communication Sciences
With unity as our cornerstone, we empower men, and those who identify as men, in our field to excel, represent, and support each other, enriching the fabric of our shared endeavors. Together, Men in CSD creates a vibrant community that champions the unique contributions of men, and those who identify as men, in our field, shaping a future where every voice is heard and understood.
Support
Provide mentorship, professional development, and community for men in communications and sciences careers.
Advocate
Help to build a stronger, more representative profession.
Recruit
Inspire the next generation by showcasing the incredible diversity of CSD careers—from sports medicine to forensics, brain injury rehabilitation to technology development.
Advance
Ensure patient-provider concordance so patients who seek or prefer male providers can access care.
