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SUMMARY:Winter 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Winter 2026 Town Halls is Advocacy. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Winter Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nJanuary 20\, 2026\nJanuary 22\, 2026\nJanuary 26\, 2026\nJanuary 28\, 2026\n\nSign-Up for January 26 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2026-national-saa-town-hall-3/
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SUMMARY:Winter 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Winter 2026 Town Halls is Advocacy. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Winter Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nJanuary 20\, 2026\nJanuary 22\, 2026\nJanuary 26\, 2026\nJanuary 28\, 2026\n\nSign-Up for January 28 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2026-national-saa-town-hall-4/
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SUMMARY:Student Grand Rounds
DESCRIPTION:Step into a high‑energy\, student‑led grand rounds webinar where emerging clinicians bring real cases to life. Through concise\, compelling presentations\, students share the pivotal moments\, challenges\, and breakthroughs that shaped their clinical growth. This fast‑paced format highlights curiosity\, critical thinking\, and the evolving craft of patient care offering an inspiring look at the next generation’s voice in medicine. \n \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \nRegister \nSpeakers\nJeremiah Hauser \nJeremiah Hauser is a third-year AuD student at the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) and will complete his fourth-year externship at the Northeast Ohio VA. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from Kent State University. Born with a unilateral hearing loss\, Jeremiah’s lifelong experiences in audiology clinics inspired his passion for the field and commitment to support individuals with hearing loss. He currently serves as the Programs Committee Co-Chair for the National SAA Board of Directors and previously served as the DEI Liaison and Committee Chair within his local chapter. He is also active within his church\, serving as the youth department president\, graphic designer\, and worship leader\, and serves as the COGIC Mid-North Regional Young Men in Ministry Coordinator for Michigan\, Ohio\, and Western Pennsylvania. In his free time\, he enjoys running\, fishing\, and baking. \nCaroline Henning \nCaroline Henning is a second-year Doctor of Audiology student at the University of Iowa. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of Pittsburgh\, where her passion for audiology was sparked by observing interprofessional collaboration in a cleft palate clinic in rural Pennsylvania. Seeing the vital role audiologists played in a multidisciplinary care team inspired her to pursue a career focused on improving communication outcomes across the lifespan. Caroline’s clinical interests include pediatric diagnostics\, hearing aids and cochlear implants\, and interprofessional care for children with craniofacial conditions. She is especially passionate about early intervention\, family-centered counseling\, and advocating for accessible hearing healthcare for underserved populations. \nAt the University of Iowa\, Caroline serves as the President for her university’s Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Chapter. Outside of audiology\, Caroline enjoys taking hot yoga classes\, spending time outdoors on walks or hikes\, and exploring new restaurants with friends. She is excited for the opportunity to network with audiologists and fellow students\, learn from their experiences\, and help spread awareness about important advocacy issues through SAA newsletters and outreach efforts. \nBraidyn Milner \n \n\n\n\nBraidyn Milner is a third-year AuD student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Arkansas State University in 2023. She fell in love with audiology after being exposed to the field by a great mentor and taking introductory courses in her undergraduate studies. Braidyn’s professional interests include pediatric audiology and vestibular disorders\, implantable devices\, and aural rehabilitation. She is especially passionate about equitable and patient centered audiological care for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental differences. \nBraidyn currently serves as the Chapter Relations committee chair for National Student Academy of Audiology. She previously held the position of President for her local chapter and has experience working with Chapter Relations initiatives through her time as a committee volunteer for the 2024-2025 term. Outside of audiology you can find Braidyn reading\, writing\, taking walks with her dog\, and trying various forms of artistic expression. She is excited to embark on this journey and network with chapters across the nation to help them lead\, advocate\, and educate on the wonderful field of audiology. \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Williams \n\n John McKenzie Williams\, MS\, is a third-year Doctor of Audiology (AuD) student at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson\, Mississippi. He holds a Master of Science in Population Health Science from UMMC and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Mississippi College. John will complete his clinical externship at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport\, LA\, during the 2026–2027 academic year. His clinical and research interests include cochlear implants\, pediatric electrophysiology\, vestibular audiology\, and health outcomes research. John has been actively involved with the Student Academy of Audiology since 2023\, serving as founder and President of the UMMC chapter and as a member of the national SAA Education Committee. He plans to pursue a career as a clinical-research faculty member with a focus on mentorship and evidence-based care. Outside of audiology\, John enjoys running\, cooking\, traveling\, and spending time with his two dogs.
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Clinic: Educational Audiology
DESCRIPTION:Most clinical experiences in an AuD program may be spent in the test booth or on computer programming devices. For a child with hearing loss\, the real world is a noisy classroom\, busy cafeteria\, or chaotic playground. Educational audiologists are crucial to the navigation and support of students with hearing loss and amplification devices in their real world settings\, outside of the audiology clinic. Join us for this Virtual Education Series webinar with Alyse Zucker\, AuD and MaryKate Bisaillon\, AuD\, to discuss how Educational Audiology differs from more clinical roles\, and learn more about a day in the life of an Educational Audiologist across different settings! \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \nRegister \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nMaryKate Bisaillon\, AuD\, CCC-A\, is an educational audiologist at Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HMS)\, a Boston Public School (BPS) dual language program of American Sign Language and English. Dr. Bisaillon serves as the specialist in providing individualized audiologic management of students with hearing loss. She has the privilege of working collaboratively with educational team members to best support and honor the intersectional identities of students and their families.\n \nDr. Bisaillon graduated with her Doctorate of Audiology and Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Connecticut. During her doctoral program\, MaryKate completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship\, an interdisciplinary training program focusing on improving health care and services for individuals with disabilities. Her transition from clinical to education practice has shaped her into a passionate advocate for language access and educational equity. Beyond HMS\, Dr. Bisaillon has served as a clinical site instructor and guest lecturer for undergraduate and doctoral programs\, fueled by a commitment to dismantling healthcare disparities and empowering the next generation of culturally competent audiologists.\n  \n\n\nAlyse P. Zucker\, AuD\, CCC-A\, is a dedicated educational audiologist serving students throughout the Boston Public Schools. With a career rooted in the Boston educational community\, Dr. Zucker has established a reputation as a dedicated advocate for students and their success within the least restrictive environment.\n\n \nIn her current role in Boston Public Schools\, Dr. Zucker supports a team of providers specializing in educational programming and therapeutic approaches for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.  Her responsibilities include navigating complex organizational structures to support both staff and students\, managing and organizing hearing assistive technology used throughout the district\, and collaborating with administrators to strategize and support the diverse needs of students in an urban school district.\n\n \nDr. Zucker earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Washington University in St. Louis\, School of Medicine. She also holds a Special Education Administration license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beyond her role in Boston Public Schools\, Dr. Zucker is an adjunct course lecturer at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and serves as a clinical site instructor and guest lecturer for both undergraduate and doctoral programs. She emphasizes rigorous standards and inclusive practices to ensure every student has opportunities for a more equitable future.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/beyond-the-clinic-educational-audiology/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Clinic: Forensic Audiology
DESCRIPTION:National SAA is is proud to present a special Virtual Education Series lecture on Forensic Audiology featuring Christopher Spankovich\, AuD\, PhD\, MPH. This engaging session will explore the intersection of audiology and the legal system\, highlighting the role of audiologists in occupational noise exposure cases\, medico-legal consultation\, expert testimony\, and hearing conservation standards. Attendees will gain insight into real-world applications of forensic principles\, ethical considerations\, and the expanding opportunities for audiologists in legal and public health arenas. \nJoin us for an informative discussion that broadens the scope of clinical practice and showcases how audiology extends beyond the clinic and into the courtroom. \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \nRegister \nSpeaker\nChristopher Spankovich\, AuD\, PhD\, MPH \n \nChristopher Spankovich\, AuD\, PhD\, MPH\, is a tenured professor and vice chair of research for the Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Spankovich is a clinician-scientist with a translational research program focused on the prevention of acquired forms of hearing loss\, tinnitus\, and sound sensitivity. His research includes clinical trials of otoprotectants\, epidemiological studies of determinants (e.g.\, dietary quality) of hearing loss/tinnitus\, basic research in thermal stress for prevention of ototoxicity\, and translational research on the effects of noise on auditory physiology/perception. His research has been funded by industry\, federal\, and professional bodies. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters (more than 65 in peer-reviewed journals) and has given over 60 national and international presentations. Dr. Spankovich continues to practice clinically with a special interest in tinnitus\, sound sensitivity\, ototoxicity\, hearing conservation\, and advanced diagnostics. He holds Adjunct faculty status with Salus/Drexel University and serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Audiology. He is a former board member for the American Academy of Audiology and currently serves on the board of the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE). Dr. Spankovich also provides consultant services for medico-legal cases.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/beyond-the-clinic-forensic-audiology/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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SUMMARY:Both Sides of the Booth: A Conversation with Audiologists and Students with Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join the national SAA for a meaningful conversation with audiology students and professionals who have hearing loss. This panel offers an honest look at their experiences in the classroom\, in clinical training\, and in daily communication—highlighting both the challenges they navigate and the strengths they bring to the profession. Bring your questions and take part in an open dialogue about accessibility\, inclusion\, and how we can better support future audiologists with hearing loss. \nRegistration is FREE for all audiology students. \nRegister \nSpeakers\nKatie Colborn\, AuD \n \nKatie Colborn\, AuD\, is a pediatric audiologist at Cleveland Clinic. She precepts third-year audiology students from the Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium (NOAC). Dr. Colborn graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She earned her AuD from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC). Her clinical interests are pediatric electrophysiology\, diagnostics\, and hearing aids. She has worn\nhearing aids since childhood and grew up signing with her Deaf grandparents. \nShannon Culbertson\, AuD \n \nShannon Culbertson earned her AuD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She works full-time as a pediatric audiologist at UNC Health\, supporting kids with their communication needs through diagnostics and hearing aid management. She is a clinical supervisor for graduate audiology students and was awarded the UNC Preceptor of the Year Award in 2025. Dr. Culbertson is passionate about empowering patients AND graduate students with hearing loss towards greater understanding of their own communication needs\, translating into greater self-advocacy skills. \nMadeline Colello \n \nMadeline Colello is a second-year doctoral student in Audiology at James Madison University\, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Currently\, she serves as the secretary for the JMU SAA Chapter. She has served as a guest lecturer for many years at the VCU School of Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine\, helping raise awareness about hearing loss. Madeline has been a bilateral cochlear implant user for over twenty years. This has led to her passion for supporting and advocating for those individuals navigating similar experiences. Her clinical interests are cochlear implants\, pediatric audiology\, and aural rehabilitation. She looks forward to working closely with children and their families\, building meaningful connections and supporting them throughout their journey with hearing loss. \nTin Nguyen \n \nTin Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans\, graduating from the University of New Orleans (UNO) with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology. Tin is a second-year AuD student at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center—New Orleans. As a non-traditional AuD student\, Tin discovered audiology a year before applying to audiology graduate school. It was the best professional decision Tin has made. Tin works as a paramedic part-time yet envisions working as an audiologist for a very long time. Tin’s previous clinical experience consists of: hearing aids and VNG with exposure to ABR. As of now\, the area that piques Tin’s interest most is vestibular assessment. \nZachary Owens \n Zachary (Zach) Owens was born in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\, and raised in Chicago\, Illinois. Zach is a second‑year AuD student at Illinois State University. Zach’s personal journey — being born profoundly deaf and raised with cochlear implants — is what fuels a passion for audiology. Zach strives to support others who have faced similar experiences similar whether it is related to hearing loss\, socio‑cultural transitions or identity shifts\, audiologic rehabilitation\, or auditory therapy. Zach is passionate about American Sign Language and Signed English\, which are part of Zach’s native language background. Zach advocates for individuals throughout their hearing journeys\, whether they identify with Deaf or Hard of Hearing culture or the hearing world. This unique perspective strengthens Zach’s aspirations to provide advocacy\, accessibility\, and empower others in their communication journeys.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/both-sides-of-the-booth-a-conversation-with-audiologists-and-students-with-hearing-loss/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Spring 2026 Town Halls is Education and Externship Support. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Spring Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nMarch 31\, 2026\nApril 2\, 2026\nApril 6\, 2026\nApril 8\, 2026\n\nRegister for March 31 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2026-national-saa-town-hall/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Spring 2026 Town Halls is Education and Externship Support. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Spring Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nMarch 31\, 2026\nApril 2\, 2026\nApril 6\, 2026\nApril 8\, 2026\n\nRegister for April 2 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2026-national-saa-town-hall-2/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Spring 2026 Town Halls is Education and Externship Support. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Spring Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nMarch 31\, 2026\nApril 2\, 2026\nApril 6\, 2026\nApril 8\, 2026\n\nRegister for April 6 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2026-national-saa-town-hall-3/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Spring 2026 Town Halls is Education and Externship Support. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Spring Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nMarch 31\, 2026\nApril 2\, 2026\nApril 6\, 2026\nApril 8\, 2026\n\nRegister for April 8 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2026-national-saa-town-hall-4/
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SUMMARY:Energy-Free Stress Management Strategies - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:What tools do you have at your disposal to manage stress? \nThe question isn’t whether you’ll face challenges\, but how prepared you’ll be when they arrive.\nStress management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Individual variability necessitates that we all determine what uniquely works best for ourselves. There are countless ways to respond to stress. \nAfter a brief introduction to the stress response and ways to cultivate self-awareness\, this presentation offers a collection of practical\, accessible strategies for managing stress in real-time without requiring significant energy expenditure or resources. \nEach strategy is designed to interrupt the stress response and promote recovery through simple\, intentional practices. Whether you have just a moment or several minutes\, these techniques can help shift your mental and physiological state to increase executive functioning and resilience. \nThe techniques are broken into two categories: sensory approaches and cognitive interventions. Not every strategy will work for everyone or every situation. The goal is to build a personalized toolkit that works for you. \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \nRegister \n\nSpeaker\nLieutenant Commander (LCDR) Kyle H. Shepard\, AuD\, is an Audiologist for the United States Navy. He has also been a stress management/resilience instructor for the Navy for ten years and ran the stress management program at Naval Hospital Guam for two and a half years\, which became recognized for several best practices and the #1 CgOSC program in Navy Medicine at the time. He is also an Assistant Certified Fitness Leader for the Navy and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kyle has been a fitness and martial arts instructor in his community for over four years. In 2021\, he set a Guinness World Record for most chest-to-ground burpees in three minutes.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/energy-free-stress-management-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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SUMMARY:Brewing Success: A Coffee Talk with ACEN & National SAA
DESCRIPTION:Pull up a chair and join us for a warm\, conversational “coffee talk” between ACEN and the national SAA designed to give students a clearer\, more confident path through the ACEN application and clinical placement process. \nIn this panel style session\, ACEN will walk us through their highly informative presentation covering the full program timeline\, what students can expect at each stage\, and what clinics look for throughout the process. Together\, we’ll break down key milestones\, common questions\, and the realities of staying on track. \nTo make the conversation even more valuable\, ACEN will also share practical tips for crafting a strong application and strategies for keeping up with the ACEN timeline without feeling overwhelmed. With insights from both ACEN and national SAA\, attendees will get a balanced\, supportive look at how to navigate the journey successfully. \nThis is your chance to hear directly from the people who know the process best—an open discussion to help you feel prepared and empowered. \nAs a special member benefit\, registration is free and only available to national SAA members. \n\n\nRegister\n\nSpeakers\nMary Henry\, AuD\n\nMary Henry\, AuD\, works at Swedish Medical Group in Seattle\, Washington. She primarily provides adult diagnostic and amplification services in addition to vestibular testing. She has enjoyed serving as Swedish’s Audiology Student Coordinator for several years and finds working with students to be a rewarding part of her job. Dr. Henry enjoys traveling and exploring unique cuisine. \n  \n  \n\nCharlotte Mullen\, AuD \n \nCharlotte Mullen\, AuD\, is a pediatric Audiologist and the Specialty Audiologist for Education and Training for the audiology program at Boston Children’s Hospital.  Dr. Mullen is a founding member of the Audiology Clinical Education Network (ACEN) and remains on the steering committee for that group.  She founded the Sound Outreach to Schools educational audiology program. She is the primary Audiologist to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr.  Mullen has given numerous presentations to professional\, student and parent groups. Her clinical work initially identified an increased incidence in hearing loss among children treated by extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Working closely with the Developmental Medicine Program\, Dr. Mullen developed a clinical practice guideline for audiological monitoring which led to incorporation into the 2007 Joint Committee on Infant Hearing recommendations. Dr. Mullen is also an adjunct professor at Stonehill College in Easton\, Massachusetts in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. \nRachel Kansky\, AuD \n \nRachel Kansky\, AuD\, is an audiologist currently employed by the Miami VA Healthcare System. She obtained her clinical doctorate in Audiology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kansky is Board Certified in Vestibular Audiology\, with specialty areas of practice that include: vestibular diagnostics\, vestibular rehabilitation therapy\, and student experiences. Her other clinical applications involve Whole Health\, audiologic assessment\, amplification\, aural rehabilitation\, and Clinical Video Telehealth. She is a Certificate Holder – Audiology Preceptor from the American Board of Audiology and serves as a student preceptor for third- and fourth-year prospective doctoral students. Professionally\, Dr. Kansky is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA)\, Association of VA Audiologists (AVAA)\, and American Balance Society (ABS). She is also an active participant in the Audiology Clinical Education Network. \nStacy O’Brien\, AuD \n \nStacy O’Brien\, AuD\, is the founder of Eartrainment\, an audiologist-led hearing and brain-health innovation company developing next-generation solutions that protect\, enhance\, and optimize how people hear and connect\, across everyday life\, work\, and recreation. \nDr. O’Brien is on the Board of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology as a Director-at-Large\, as well as Treasurer\, and on the ACEN steering committee representing private practice\, to improve the student externship process. She is the founder of Atlantic Hearing\, Balance and Tinnitus Centers\, and the Audiology4All Foundation\, which funds audiology treatments\, student scholarships and projects in local communities and abroad for those financially in need. \nDr. O’Brien was inspired to become an Audiologist when her youngest daughter suffered middle ear issues and the treatment process she went through instilled a dream within Stacy to help others in a similar manner. She loves spending her time traveling and at the beach with family. \nKaylee Smith\, AuD \n \nKaylee Smith\, AuD\, completed her graduate degree at Northern Illinois University. Following completion of graduate school\, she completed a fellowship in the vestibular sciences at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She is now a senior staff audiologist at Henry Ford Health and an academic and clinical instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wayne State University. Additionally\, she serves as the extern and balance coordinator at Henry Ford Health.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/brewing-success-a-coffee-talk-with-acen-national-saa/
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