Career Path

I chose the audiology profession because I wanted to make a positive impact on people’s lives.  I have been able to do this through participation in hearing research, which has resulted in improved hearing aid technology for the multiple listening needs of people who wear them.  In my clinical work, I have been able to connect with people, and to help find solutions for their hearing, tinnitus, and communication problems.

Degrees:             

Doctor of Audiology                                                        Salus Uinversity, Elkins Park, PA

Master of Arts if Audiology                                         University of Maryland at College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science in Education                              University of Wisconsin at Madison, WI                                               

Rewards:

My greatest reward is seeing my patient’s lives positively changed after hearing rehabilitation.  I still remember the joy of the man describing how he heard the ocean waves crashing for the first time in years, or the tears of the woman thrilled at being able to communicate successfully with family and friends.

Publications and Presentations

I have a variety of publications in peer-reviewed and audiology trade journals through seven years of conducting hearing aid research.  I have been a guest lecturer at the University of Maryland, as well as a presenter at audiology conferences, senior centers, and the Hearing Loss Association of America.

What I Offer My Patients:

I believe that hearing aids are only a part of hearing rehabilitation and that education and learning new communication strategies are an important part of improving hearing and communication.  My background in education, training, research, and clinical work has provided me with a holistic approach to hearing rehabilitation.  My goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life by re-connecting them with the people and sounds in the world around them.

Licensure:            

California State Licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Specialist

Areas of Specialty:

Experienced with childhood to geriatric populations

Skilled and practiced in counseling patients and family members

Skilled and practiced in diagnostic studies for hearing impairment/tinnitus/site of lesion

Skilled and practiced in the selection and fitting of appropriate amplification for patients

 Experience:

Tustin Hearing Center/Audiologist                                                          2011

South Coast Hearing Specialist/Audiologist                                        2009 to present

Starkey Laboratories/Consultant                                                              2008 to 2010

Starkey Hearing Research Center/Research Audiologist                                2005 to 2007

Apherma Corporation/Manager of Clinical Audiology                    2003 to 2005

Bay Audiology/Audiologist                                                                         2001 to 2002

ReSound/GN ReSound Corporation/Research Audiologist           1999 to 2001

Audiological Laboratory, Ltd./Audiologist                                            1998 to 1999

University of Maryland/Audiologist and Research Assistant        1996 to 1997      

Professional Associations:                                         

American Academy of Audiology - Fellow

American Board of Audiology    - Member