The Board


The Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community.

The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Two members are licensed speech-language pathologists, two members are licensed audiologists, one member is a licensed medical doctor, and two members are laypersons. Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced.

Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.

Members of the Board

Sergio Guerreiro
Au.D.
Vice-Chair
Miami, FL
Term Ends:
10/31/2018
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Dania Lopez Ramirez
MS CCC SLP/FSL
Coral Gables, FL
Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Niva Falk
MS, CCC-SLP
Parkland
Term Ends:
10/31/2026
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Frederick Rahe
Au.D.
Chair
Melbourne Beach
Term Ends:
10/31/2017
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VACANT
Licensed Physician who is a neurologist, an otolaryngologist, or a pediatrician.

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Sherry S. Jordan
Ed.S
Consumer
Windermere, FL
Term Ends:
10/31/2023
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VACANT
Consumer

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After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.



Organizational Structure of the Board

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the Board. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. To learn more about becoming a member of the Board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.

Board Staff

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Legal Counsel

Ronald Tom Jones
Assistant Attorney General