AAA 2025 – SAA Conference
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Registration Fee: $45
The SAA Conference provides in-depth and hands-on education and experiences to supplement audiology program curriculum offered across the nation. Past topics have included ototoxicity, auditory brain stem implants, pediatrics, cochlear implant candidacy, vestibular testing, salary negotiating, networking opportunities, and more.
"Attending the SAA Conference sparked my interest in so many topics that I hadn't previously considered. It's given me a tremendous opportunity to broaden my perspectives, form relationships with AuD students and professionals from around the country, and envision the future of our field. The conference continues to be a highlight of my academic year."
Madeleine Campbell
Student at CUNY Graduate Center
Sponsored by Starkey
Schedule of Events
The SAA Conference is taking shape! Detailed information about each session is available on the AAA 2025 online conference planner and mobile app.
| 10:00 am | Welcome National SAA President, Lindee Alvarez |
| 10:10 am | Hands-on Workshop: Expanding Your Expertise - Elevating Patient Care Presented by Andrea Hannan Dawkes, AuD |
| 11:30 am | Break |
| 11:35 am | Final-Year Externship Panel Students: Lindee Alvarez; Amanda Brown; Lillian Herring Preceptors: Charlotte Mullen, AuD; Devon Weist, AuD; Lori Zitelli, AuD |
| 12:35 pm | Lunch |
| 1:05 pm | Professional Skills: Document Writing and Interviewing Tips Presented by Sarah Betzold, AuD; Mary Kassa, AuD; Virginia (Ginny) Milne, AuD; Michelle Novak, AuD |
| 2:05 pm | Licensing and ABA Certification Presented by Jillian Giangaspro, AuD; Carrier Meyer, AuD; Erin Whitely, AuD |
| 2:35 pm | Break |
| 2:40 pm | A Code's Life Cycle: Understanding the CPT and RUC Process Presented by Erin Miller, AuD |
| 3:10 pm | Telling Stories: Extreme False and Exaggerated Hearing Loss in Children Presented by Carmen Landry, AuD |
| 4:00 pm | Concluding Remarks |
SAA Mix and Mingle
All SAA Conference attendees are encouraged to attend the SAA Mix and Mingle. The SAA Mix and Mingle is a student networking event open to all student attendees. It will take place immediately after the SAA Conference, from 4:00-5:30 pm. There is no additional cost to attend the SAA Mix and Mingle.
Sponsored by Starkey
"I enjoyed my first time at the annual conference. I met lots of amazing people and learned a lot about how to advance my career after graduation. I am excited for my next AAA conference and cannot wait to make new connections and keep up to date with new technology."
Taylor Zeller-Gerten
Student at Central Michigan University
