diff --git a/src/pages/Directory/ContactFilterPanel.jsx b/src/pages/Directory/ContactFilterPanel.jsx
index 7716d66e..5f3c84de 100644
--- a/src/pages/Directory/ContactFilterPanel.jsx
+++ b/src/pages/Directory/ContactFilterPanel.jsx
@@ -44,13 +44,15 @@ const ContactFilterPanel = forwardRef(
 
     useImperativeHandle(ref, () => ({
       resetFieldValue: (name, value) => {
-        if (value !== undefined) {
-          setValue(name, value);
-        } else {
-          reset({ ...getValues(), [name]: defaultContactFilter[name] });
-        }
+        setTimeout(() => {
+          if (value !== undefined) {
+            setValue(name, value);
+          } else {
+            reset({ ...getValues(), [name]: defaultContactFilter[name] });
+          }
+        }, 0);
       },
-      getValues, // optional: allows parent to read current form values
+      getValues,
     }));
 
     useEffect(() => {