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Cochlear Americas

2015 Presenter Biographies & Disclosures Abby Connell, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas

No relevant nonfinancial relationships

Abby Connell is a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas serving the North Florida Coastal Territory. In this role, she provides education, training, and clinical support to professionals working with cochlear implants and Baha. Abby earned her Doctorate degree from AT Still University in Arizona and her Masters in Audiology at the University of Georgia. Prior to joining Cochlear in June 2011, Abby spent ten years programming at the Medical University of South Carolina, eight of those years as the Cochlear Implant Program Coordinator. Alexandra Hatton, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Alex Hatton received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech/Language Pathology from the University of Nevada in 1993. She then went on to graduate school to study Audiology at Idaho State University. Her area of interests was always cochlear and auditory brainstem implantation and rehabilitation of patients. After graduating in 1997, Alex worked as a clinical audiologist in the cochlear implant program at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon for 5 1/2 years. As of May of 2003, Alex joined Cochlear Americas as a clinical application specialist for the Pacific Northwest. She provides technical/clinical support for clinics in this region. Alison Mendez, M.S. Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Alison Mendez is an Engagement Specialist for Cochlear Americas and has been with Cochlear since January 2010. Prior to working at Cochlear, Alison was an educational specialist for the deaf and hard-of-hearing at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. There she provided valuable resource information, support for families and training for school personnel working with children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. She is a certified Teacher of the Deaf, who has been working in the field of deaf education since 2001. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Hearing and Speech Science from the University of Maryland at College Park, and earned her Masters degree in Deaf Studies from Adelphi University.

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Allison Mester, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Applications Specialist, Ohio River Valley Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Allison Mester earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences and her doctorate degree in Audiology from Ohio University. Allison is a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas serving the Eastern Ohio River Valley Territory. In her role, she provides surgical and clinical support for both cochlear implant and Baha products. Allison Cleland, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Allison Cleland received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University and her Au.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Her areas of interest in audiology were always pediatrics and cochlear implantation. Allison worked as the lead audiologist for the pediatric cochlear implant program at Eastern Virginia Medical School and The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters before joining Cochlear Americas as a Clinical Applications Specialist for South Texas in 2010. As the Clinical Territory Manager, she now provides technical, clinical, surgical, and business support for clinics and hospitals in Central and West Texas. Allison K. Pezzullo, M.S. CCC-A, FAAA Regional Director - Northeast

Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas

No relevant nonfinancial relationships Allison Pezzullo began her career at Cochlear in 2002 as a Clinical Applications Specialist for the Northeast Region and then served as the Area Manager for the New England Territory for 8 years. She is now the Regional Director for the Northeast US. Allison received her B.A from Boston College in 1991 and her M.S. in Audiology from Vanderbilt University in 1993. Allison's interest in cochlear implants started with her work at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates on the FDA investigation of the Nucleus 22 implant. Prior to joining Cochlear, she was the Coordinator of the Cochlear Implant Program at the University of Connecticut Health Center. In addition, Allison was an instructor to third year medical students and otolaryngology residents at UConn Health Center and taught a Medical Audiology course for graduate level audiologists at the University of Connecticut at Storrs, CT. She resides outside of Hartford, CT. Amy Donaldson, Au.D. Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Amy is the Clinical Territory Manager for the Southeast Michigan and Toledo area. She received her Master’s Degree in Audiology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2000 and her AuD from the University of Florida in 2011. She has clinical experience as an implant audiologist both in the United States and Europe. Amy also has several years’ experience as an Educational Audiologist and she has worked as a Technical Support Specialist with a major hearing aid manufacturer.

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Amy Popp, Au.D., FAAA, CCC/A Regional Clinical Technical Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas

Nonfinancial relationship: Publications in the field of Cochlear Implants

Amy Popp, Au.D., FAAA, CCC/A is a Regional Clinical Technical Manager at Cochlear. Since joining Cochlear in September 2001 she has also held the roles of Principal Clinical Applications Specialist and Clinical Educator. Prior to Cochlear, Amy was the Audiologist and Coordinator of the Cochlear Implant Center at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat/Lenox Hill (MEETH/LHH) Hospitals for 10 years. While at MEETH/LHH, Amy followed over 500 pediatric and adult cochlear implant recipients. Amy has collaborated in numerous publications and presentations regarding cochlear implants. She received her bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, her master's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and her clinical doctorate from Central Michigan University. Anne Beiter, M.S. Global Clinical Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Anne Beiter, M.S., Global Clinical Director, is an audiologist and speech-language pathologist who has worked for Cochlear since 1986. She has managed clinical support services and professional education for Cochlear Americas and also has been involved with cochlear implant adult and pediatric clinical trials. Ms. Beiter has presented papers at numerous conferences and published in professional journals and books. April Luxner, AuD, CCC-A Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


April Luxner is an Area Manager at Cochlear Americas. In this capacity, she provides clinical/surgical support and educational training on Nucleus Cochlear Implants and the Baha product line. She also provides clinical support to cochlear implant clinics by assisting with device programming, NRT measurements and integrity testing. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2005, April worked at Kaiser Permanente in Denver. April received her Master's Degree in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and her AuD from AT Still University. Barbara Buck, Au.D., CCC-A Regional Clinical Technical Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Barbara Buck, Au.D., CCC-A is a Regional Clinical Technical Manger. Prior to her current role, she was in roles including Principal Clinical Applications Specialist, Territory Manager, and Clinical Educator with Cochlear. Prior to joining Cochlear in May 2001, Barbara was the Cochlear Implant Coordinator at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She received her Bachelor's & Master’s degrees from Clarion University, and her Au.D. from the University of Florida Distance Learning Program.

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Becky Highlander Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Becky Highlander joined Cochlear in 2012. As the Clinical Territory Manager for Northern CA and Reno, she thoroughly enjoys providing clinical education and support for both CI and Baha professionals and recipients. As an audiologist she has specialized with pediatrics, cochlear implantation, amplification, oral education, fundraising and development for the last 20 years. Becky obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University California at Santa Barbara and her Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from San Diego State University. She has had the pleasure of working in Neuro-Otology practices, Non Profit Organizations, Hospitals and different educational settings throughout her career. Notable employment relationships have included Ear Associates in Albuquerque, NM, Children's Hospital San Diego, CA, California Ear Institute and the Let Them Hear Foundation in Palo Alto, CA and the Jean Weingarten Peninsula Oral School for the Deaf in Redwood City, CA. She has co-authored papers on cochlear implantation as well as intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring and had the pleasure of assisting with the founding the Newborn Screening program for the State of New Mexico. Her career has included the coordination of extensive media opportunities highlighting cochlear implant recipients and their hearing journeys as well as video speaking opportunities for the "Dreams Spoken Here" series sponsored by the Oberkotter Foundation. Becky has two amazing young boys and loves spending time with them in her home area of Silicon Valley. Beth Fountain, Au.D., F-AAA Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Beth Fountain began her career at an educator of Hearing Impaired Children. After teaching for 5 years, she attended Lamar University in Texas obtaining 2 masters degrees (Audiology and Deaf Education). She continued her career in Audiology by working 8 years in a private practice setting and in ENT clinics. She has most recently worked for 14 years in sales and training for two major hearing aid manufacturers before joining Cochlear Americas in 2010. Her doctorate in audiology was awarded in 2009 from A.T. Still University in Arizona. Brittany Pellegra, B.Ed Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Brittany is an Engagement Manager for Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. She has been with Cochlear Americas since October 2012 as an Awareness Network Manager and then promoted to Engagement Manager role in 2014. She managed the Northeast and Southeast territories and has proven excellence in sales, public speaking, and event & volunteer management. In addition to being a highly skilled individual, she brings unique expertise as a Cochlear Americas recipient. She and her brother, Cito, were the first brother and sister cochlear implant recipients in Memphis, TN. There she is an active advocate for the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf (MOSD). She has represented the school in numerous fundraising and speaking events.

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Brooke Phillips, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Brooke Phillips is the Clinical Applications Specialist for Cochlear Americas serving Northern California. She earned her Masters in Audiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Doctorate of Audiology through the University of Florida. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2011, Brooke spent 12 years as a pediatric cochlear implant audiologist at House Research Institute’s Children’s Research and Evaluation (CARE) Center. Brooke currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Carrie (Manning) Cunniffe Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Carrie is a licensed audiologist working as a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas, where she has also held positions as a Territory Outreach Specialist and Territory Representative. She has also held positions as a Clinical Specialist in tinnitus treatment with Neuromonics, a Trainer with Beltone, Clinic Manager for the Chicago Hearing Society, and Clinical Audiologist for Bay Audiology in New Zealand and Sonus in the Chicagoland area. She received her masters degree at Rush University in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an undergraduate Carla M. Facer, AuD., CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Carla joined Cochlear Americas in October of 2000, as a Clinical Application Specialist. Carla’s interest in cochlear implants began after her father initiated the cochlear implant program at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, in 1982. Carla holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Colorado State University, a Masters of Science degree from Purdue University, and a Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida. Carla has also worked as a Territory Manager and Territory Outreach Specialist during her time at Cochlear Americas. Chanel Tsegai, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Chanel Tsegai is a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas serving the New York City area. In this role, she provides training and education related to cochlear implants, in addition to assistance with the clinical and surgical care of CI and Baha recipients. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where her clinical training was focused in pediatric diagnostics and management. Prior to joining Cochlear in January 2012, she gained her cochlear implant experience as a clinical audiologist at The Cochlear Implant Center of New Jersey at Rutgers University Hospital and as a doctoral fellow at The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. She was closely involved with the management of pediatric, adult and multi-handicapped cochlear implant recipients and uses the skills she gained to serve the needs of the centers within her region.

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Charlene Cohen-DeRoy, CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Charlene Cohen-DeRoy is a licensed audiologist providing clinical and surgical support as a clinical technical manager in the New York City Metro area. Charlene received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Florida and was awarded her degree in Audiology by Vanderbilt University. Before moving to New Jersey to transition into her role with Cochlear Americas in 2014, Charlene worked clinically with a focus on adult diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing and vestibular disorders in Nashville, Tennessee and Miami, Florida. In her last clinical position with a busy ENT practice, she became most interested in rehabilitation through implantable solutions. Chris Hasson Baha Awareness Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas

Nonfinancial relationship: Recipient of Cochlear Implants

Chris is responsible for supporting each regional field team, as they work with Baha Recipients, Candidates and Volunteers. Chris had normal hearing as a child. At age eleven a Cholesteatoma caused severe right-side conductive hearing loss. Subsequent reconstructive surgery did not repair the damaged middle ear and he was forced to live life with hearing loss. In 2008, Chris received his Baha implant and since has had near-normal hearing. Prior to joining Cochlear Americas, Chris held various sales, marketing and finance positions within the Hardware/Home Center industry. He lives in the Hartford, Ct area with his wife and three children. Christina M. Koehler, MS, CCC-A Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Christina is the Area Manager for the Midwest region and has been providing clinical and training services in the cochlear implant industry for the last 5 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and her Masters in Hearing Science from Washington University in St. Louis Missouri. Christina is a licensed audiologist in Missouri and currently serves on faculty for the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine. She has over 12 years of clinical audiology experience serving both pediatric and adults. Christina Kenney, Au.D, CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Christie is the Clinical Territory Manager in the Northern Plains with Cochlear Americas. In her role with Cochlear, she provides training and education on cochlear implants and Baha, as well as clinical and technical support to clinics in her territory. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2009, Christie was a clinical audiologist with a focus on implantable hearing devices at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She received her clinical doctorate from Kent State University.

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Christy Miller-Gardner, Au.D., FAAA, CCC/A Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Christy has been working in the field of cochlear implants for over 12 years and is currently the Area Manager for the North Texas and Oklahoma region at Cochlear Americas. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2011, Christy has been responsible for various clinical, technical, and sales support functions within the cochlear implant industry and was a clinical audiologist at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Christy received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, her master’s degree from Michigan State University, and clinical doctorate from Salus University. Cléo Audet-Halde, M.P.A., Reg. OOAQ Senior Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Cléo Audet-Halde is the Senior Clinical Applications Specialist for Eastern Canada. In her role with Cochlear, she provides training and education on cochlear implants and Baha, as well as clinical and technical support to clinics in her territory. Cléo earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Audiology at the University of Montréal in 2007. Prior to joining Cochlear in May of 2010, Cléo worked as a clinical, cochlear implant and Baha audiologist at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. Dave Catlett, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Dave Catlett is a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas based in North Carolina. In this role, he provides training and support for professionals working with Nucleus cochlear implants and Baha systems, as well as assistance with the clinical care of CI and Baha recipients. He earned his Masters in Audiology at UNC Chapel Hill and his Au.D through the University of Florida. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2005, David spent several years as a clinical audiologist at UNC's pediatric cochlear implant program, the Carolina Children's Communicative Disorders Program (CCCDP). Daryl Crockford, MA, CCC-A Regional Sales Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Daryl Crockford is the Regional Sales Director – West region with Cochlear Americas. Daryl holds a Masters degree in audiology from Western Washington University. He has practiced audiology in the clinical setting as well as worked for a major hearing aid manufacturer. Daryl currently resides in Seattle, Washington. Debra Berezin Regional Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Deb is responsible for Clinical and Territory support of cochlear implant centers in the Southeast region. She has over 20 years of medical sales and various levels of management. Deb joined Cochlear in 2006.

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DeeDee Wright Regional Manager, Consumer Engagement Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


DeeDee supports six Engagement Managers throughout the Atlantic and Southeast regions to achieve consumer goals. In addition to recruiting, training, and developing this team, she works collaboratively with Marketing, Sales, and the Cochlear Provider Network teams. DeeDee is also responsible for developing strategic relationships, supporting hearing loss advocacy organizations within the marketplace, educating candidates about the benefits of Cochlear products, and monitoring consumer activities within her regions.Throughout her career, she supported others in understanding hearing loss and hearing solutions as her own progressive hearing loss began at age 3. She has been a cochlear implant recipient for over 10 years. DeeDee has presented at numerous hearing loss conferences, including Cochlear Celebration, and has served on both state and regional advisory boards. She is a graduate of East Carolina University and resides in Charlotte NC.

Dennis Bellett, RN, BSN, CCRN Senior Regional Specialist, Bone Anchored Solutions Group Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Dennis Bellett received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas in 1987 and his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX in 1989. Dennis attended graduate school at Texas Women’s University in Dallas, TX. Dennis is a Critical Care Registered Nurse and with over 17 years of clinical and medical device sales experience. Dennis joined Cochlear in 2004. Dennis currently supports the field for all surgically implantable solutions for hearing loss. He currently supports all aspects of the Attract Launch. He resides in Seattle, WA Elizabeth Fairchild Territory Representative Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Elizabeth Fairchild graduated from Syracuse University in 2005 with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. After school she became a hearing aid dispenser in Albany, NY. From that job she found great fulfilment, but wanted to help people who were not getting benefit from traditional amplification. Elizabeth joined the Cochlear family in 2009. She has held several positions within Cochlear working with clinicians and surgeons. In 2014 Elizabeth became the Engagement Manager of New England. In this role she supports candidates, recipients and volunteers through their hearing journey. Elizabeth “Liz” Kohl, M.S., CCC-A Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University and her Master of Science degree in Audiology from Washington University in St Louis. Prior to joining Cochlear Americas, Elizabeth worked as the primary cochlear implant audiologist at St Louis Children's Hospital. In 2005 she joined the pediatric cochlear implant team at St Thomas' Hospital in London, England providing a range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for cochlear implant

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candidates and recipients. Elizabeth joined Cochlear in 2008 in the role of Clinical Applications Specialist for Missouri and Central Illinois. Erin Levy, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Erin earned her Masters in Audiology in 2002 at Washington University in Saint Louis and her Doctorate of Audiology through the University of Florida. Prior to joining Cochlear, Erin worked as a pediatric cochlear implant audiologist at the House Ear Institute Children’s Research and Evaluation (CARE) Center in Los Angeles, CA and Midwest Ear Institute in Kansas City, MO. She is particularly interested in therapy and rehabilitation with cochlear implants. Erin currently resides in Oceanside, CA and provides clinical support to Southern California. Erin S. Maloff, Ph.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Erin is currently employed by Cochlear Americas as a Clinical Applications Specialist in the Upper Pacific Northwest region. In this role, she provides training and education related to cochlear implants and assistance with the clinical care of CI and BAHA recipients. Erin received her Masters degree in Audiology from Arizona State University in 2002 and her Ph.D. in Audiology from Vanderbilt University in 2010. Prior to joining Cochlear Americas, she worked as an Audiology Clinical Supervisor at Idaho State University and then as an Advanced Research Associate/Audiologist in the Electrophysiology Department at the House Research Institute. Frank Giardina Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Frank joined Cochlear America’s in June of 2011 as an Area Manager supporting Upstate New York. He assists with clinical updates on cochlear implants, the Baha implant as well as providing surgical support within his region. Prior to working for Cochlear he worked for Alcon Laboratories in the Eye and Ear Division for 10 years. Frank Giardina received his Bachelor of Science degree at the State University of New York College at Buffalo in 1996. Gayle Anderson, MBA Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Gayle Anderson has spent the last 13 years in various roles in the healthcare industry & is currently the Engagement Manager for Cochlear Americas in the Upper Midwest Region. She graduated from Arizona State University with an undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Science and went on to earn her MBA in Health Care Administration. She was first exposed to Cochlear Implants in 1995 when her Goddaughter was implanted with a Cochlear Implant, this experience sparked her drive to become involved in the world of Cochlear Implantation.

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George Cire Regional Clinical Technical Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Prior to joining Cochlear, Dr. Cire has worked as a field specialist for Phonak Hearing Systems and has been a practicing Audiologist for 32 years. He has worked both in stand-alone private practice and as the director of an ENT affiliated Audiology Practice. His specialty interests are in the areas of clinical verification of amplification and vestibular diagnostics and treatment. Dr. Cire received his BA degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, M.C.D. (Master of Communicative Disorders) from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA and Au.D. from A. T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ. Gina Cooper, AuD., CCC-A Regional Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Gina Cooper, AuD has been working in the field of cochlear implants and auditory osseintegrated implants for 12 years and is currently a Regional Director with Cochlear Americas. Since joining Cochlear in 2006 she has also served as a Clinical Applications Specialist and Area Manager. Prior to joining Cochlear she was a clinical audiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Gina received her bachelor's and master's degrees in audiology from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI and her doctorate in audiology from Salus University in Elkins Park, PA. Ginger Grant, Au.D., CCC-A Principal Clinical Project Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Ginger Grant is a Principal Clinical Project Manager in the clinical studies group at Cochlear. Since joining Cochlear in May 2000 she has also served as Clinical Applications Specialist, Territory Manager, and Regional Clinical Technical Manager. Prior to joining Cochlear Ginger was a clinical audiologist on the cochlear implant team at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes in Baltimore. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, her master’s degree from the University of Arizona, and her clinical doctorate from Central Michigan University. Ginger currently resides in Eldersburg, Maryland. Greg Ayers Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Greg is the Area Manager for Cochlear America in the Carolinas and has been for the past 3 years. A native of Charlotte, Greg studied Business Administration at University of South Carolina in Columbia S.C. Greg has held positions for the past 12 years in the medical device industry with companies like Arthrocare, Medtronic and now Cochlear. Uniquely Greg is also a Baha recipient as he has SSD.

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Greg White Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas No relevant nonfinancial relationship (Bilateral Cochlear Implant Recipient)?

As an Engagement Manager, Greg works with his network of volunteers to raise awareness about implantable hearing solutions to help those with hearing loss get back the hearing they once had, or never had. Greg joined Cochlear Americas in 2014 after having been a CI recipient for 10 years. Greg was born profoundly deaf, and wore hearing aids from 8 months old to the age of 14 before receiving his first CI in 2004, and later receiving his second CI in January of 2015. Prior to his role with Cochlear Americas, Greg worked in marketing at a healthcare services company after graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in Management Economics.

Haley Noble, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Haley has been employed by Cochlear Americas since 2011, serving as the Clinical Applications Specialist and now the Clinical Technical Manager for Alabama, Georgia and the panhandle of Florida. In this role, she provides training and education related to Cochlear Implant and Baha procedures, and assistance with the clinical care of Cochlear Implant and Baha recipients. Prior to this role, Haley spent 5 years as a clinical audiologist at Nashville ENT, where she managed both cochlear implant and Baha recipients. She received her Doctor of Audiology from Auburn University and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama. Haley currently resides in Fairhope, Alabama. Janet Clarke, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Regional Clinical Technical Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Prior to her current role, Janet was in the roles of Principal Clinical Applications Specialist as well as Product Validation Audiologist with Cochlear Americas. Janet was on the cochlear implant team at the University of Illinois at Chicago for five years prior to joining Cochlear Americas in June 1998. She received her Bachelor's & Master’s degrees from Purdue University, and her Au.D. from the University of Florida Distance Learning Program. Jeff Graunke Regional Sales Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Jeff Graunke is the Central Regional Director with Cochlear Americas. He manages a field staff dedicated to customer care and company/industry growth in the Midwest. After joining Cochlear Americas in 2002, Jeff has served in a variety of management positions in both Sales and Marketing . Jeff has been in the implantable hearing solutions field for over 12 years and has over 20 years of experience in medical/surgical Sales, Sales Management, and Marketing. Jeff also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation, a not-for-profit organization in Chicago. Jeff graduated with a B.S. in Marketing from Illinois State University and currently lives in Chicago with his wife and 4 children.

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Jennifer N. Brown, MS, JD Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Jennifer Brown, MS, JD, is the Area Manager for the Upper Midwest Territory. Jennifer received her BS degree with a double major in Communication Disorders and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1998, her MS degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Washington University in St. Louis in 2000, and her JD from DePaul University College of Law in 2006. Prior to joining Cochlear, Jennifer was a cochlear implant audiologist in New York City and Chicago, and was a practicing attorney in private practice for the past seven years. Jennifer Glatz (Najarian), AuD, CCC-A Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Jennifer is an Area Manager for the coastal Texas area for Cochlear Americas. She has been working with the company for nearly 10 years. She graduated from Texas Christian University with an undergraduate degree in deaf education. She obtained a doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. Jennifer worked at Boston Children's Hospital as an audiologist for nearly 3 years before joining Cochlear, focusing on auditory processing disorders and cochlear implants. Jennifer Lake, M.S., CCC/A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Jennifer Lake, M.S., CCC/A is the Clinical Territory Manager for the North Texas territory. Prior to Cochlear, she was the Director of the cochlear implant program at Dallas Ear Institute, working with both pediatric and adult patients. During her nine years there, Jennifer was involved with multiple clinical trials, various research projects, and collaborated on several publications. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education from Texas Tech University and her Masters degree from University of Texas at Dallas. She has been with Cochlear for 8 years. Jessica A. Ballard, Au.D, CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas No relevant nonfinancial relationships

Jessica Ballard, Au.D., received her undergraduate training in Communication Disorders at Eastern Washington University and obtained a Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2006. Following completion of her education, Jessica worked as a cochlear implant audiologist at Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma City for three years specializing in pediatric audiology services and cochlear implants. In September 2009, Jessica joined Cochlear Americas and now serves as the Clinical Territory Manager in Oklahoma. In this position, Jessica provides clinical and surgical support, as well as education and outreach across the state.

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Jessica Melton, AuD Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Jessica is a licensed and certified Audiologist. She trained at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana and earned a Doctorate of Audiology at Rush University Medical Center in 2006. Since 2007, Jessica has served Cochlear Americas as both a Territory Outreach Specialist and a Clinical Territory Manager. Today, she provides clinical and technical support for cochlear implant centers in the Upper Central Territory. Jillian Crosson, Ph.D., CCC-A Principal Clinical Project Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Jillian has a dual role of Principal Clinical Applications Specialist for the Midwest Territory, where she applies a focus on customer care and product education and Manager of Clinical Studies at Cochlear, responsible for studies that address marketing or clinical needs. She received her Masters in Audiology as well as her Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Prior to Cochlear, Jillian was a Clinical Audiologist on the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Team at Tygerberg Hospital in CapeTown, South Africa. After two years, she became Chief Audiologist. Later, Jillian was a Clinical Audiologist at the Central Institute for the Deaf plus an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing, administered by Central Institute for the Deaf at Washington University. Julie Hearn Territory Outreach Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Julie joined Cochlear in July 2009 as a Territory Outreach Specialist for the Pacific Northwest. Julie has been in medical device sales for 10 years, prior to joining Cochlear she was with Cyberonics within the neurosurgery market. Julie received two bachelor degrees from Sacramento State University in Psychology and Business Administration. Justin Piraino, Au.D. Cochlear Concierge Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Justin received his Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Louisville and has Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the Florida State University. Justin is an Audiologist and has had his cochlear implant since 2007. His previous roles at Cochlear Americas include positions in Hear Always and Clinical Studies. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2010, Justin worked as an audiologist in both the hospital and private practice settings. In this role, Justin mentors candidates and their families throughout the process of getting either a Nucleus or Baha implant, he also helps in connecting candidates with other recipients.

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Kathryn DeVleming Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas

No relevant nonfinancial relationship

Kathryn joined Cochlear Americas as a Cochlear Awareness Network Manager in 2013 after having been a recipient of Cochlear implant technology for 22 years. While Kathryn was born with normal hearing, she became profoundly deaf as a result of Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome. In 2007, she received her second Cochlear implant. Prior to her roles with Cochlear Americas, Kathryn worked in sales operations and client services at an investment firm and taught English as a second language (ESL) in Japan. In her current capacity as an Engagement Manager, she works with the volunteer network to provide resources about implantable hearing solutions to people at all stages of their hearing loss journey. Kathryn currently resides in Denver, Colorado. Katie Figueroa, B.S., HIS Territory Representative Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Katie received a Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2000 and started her career at an ENT practice in Richmond, VA. Prior to joining Cochlear Americas, Katie also worked for Siemens Medical as a hearing aid representative and provided professional support and training throughout the state. She is currently serving as the Engagement Manager for Florida and resides in Tampa, FL. As an Engagement Manager, Katie provides support to candidates as they navigate the path to better hearing, as well as, leads a network of recipient volunteers to spread awareness of the hearing implant technology. Kimberly Blanch Territory Representative Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Kimberly Blanch joined Cochlear Americas in November 2011 as the Territory Outreach Specialist for the Northeast Territory and has since transitioned into her current role as Territory Representative for the Upper Mid Atlantic territory. Kimberly is a certified Teacher of the Deaf and prior to her role with Cochlear Americas worked directly with hearing impaired individuals as an educator and valuable resource for over ten years. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the College of New Jersey in 2001. Kristin M. Pitser, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Territory Representative Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Kristin is an audiologist and is the Clinical Territory Manager for The Great Lakes Region with Cochlear Americas. Kristin received her Bachelors of Arts in Communication Disorders and earned her Masters Degree in Audiology from Michigan State University. In July 2009 Kristin was hired by Cochlear Americas as the Territory Outreach Specialist, focusing on working with hearing health professionals in the referral channels and moving into more clinical and surgical support as a Territory Representative in April 2011. Prior to joining Cochlear Americas, Kristin gained clinical experience while employed at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso, MI. Most recently she worked as an educational audiologist for nearly 10 years with Ingham Intermediate School District in the Lansing MI area. Throughout those years, she was also a part of the Early On team focusing on the early identification and intervention of hearing impairments in the

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0-3 year population. Currently as the Clinical Territory Manager, Kristin works with clinics and schools to help individuals who have or are considering obtaining a cochlear implant, Baha osseointegrated implant, Auditory Brainstem Implant or VistaFix implant. Laural Olson, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager, Western Ohio River Valley Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Laural Olson is a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas serving the Western Ohio River Valley territory. In her role, she provides clinical and surgical support for professionals who work with cochlear implants and Baha. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa State University and her doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Iowa. Laural resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lauren Tolbert, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Lauren Tolbert is a Clinical Applications Specialist for Cochlear Americas serving the South central Territory. In this role, she provides education and training to professionals working with cochlear implants along with assisting in the clinical care of CI and Baha recipients. Prior to joining Cochlear in June, 2014, Lauren worked as a clinical audiologist in a private pediatric practice and later at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. Lauren earned her B.A.in Communicative Disorders from the University of Mississippi and her Doctor of Audiology from the University of South Florida. Leigh Ann Monthey, M.A., CCC-A Principal Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Leigh Ann Monthey, M.A. CCC-A received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Nebraska and her Masters of Arts from the University of Kansas. She has been working with cochlear implants since 1996. She began working with cochlear implants at the Midwest Ear Institute and then at the University of Kansas Medical Center Otolaryngology Department. She is currently a Principal Clinical Applications Specialist with Cochlear Americas. In this position, she works with clinics and schools throughout the country to help individuals who have or are considering obtaining a cochlear implant, Baha osseointegrated implant, Auditory Brainstem Implant or VistaFix implant. She participates in counseling, programming, teaching, research and rehabilitation. Leigh Ann joined the Clinical Services department at Cochlear in August 2000. Linda Figini MA, CCC-A, FAAA Sr. Professional Education Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Linda Figini has been an audiologist with Cochlear Americas for 4.5 years. She has 14 years audiology experience, including working at the League for the Hard of Hearing, as adjunct faculty at Hunter College, and as a cochlear implant audiologist at the New England Center for Hearing Rehabilitation. She has experience in programming, educational consulting, and rehabilitation for pediatric and adult cochlear implant recipients. She has participated in clinical research and presented on a variety of topics related to cochlear Implants, Baha, and pediatric audiology. She obtained her MA in audiology at the University of Florida in 1993 and joined Cochlear in June 2002.

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Lisa Lamson Clinical Territory Manager Lisa Lamson is the Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas serving the New York Territory. Previous roles at Cochlear Americas have included Area Manager. Prior to joining Cochlear, Lisa spent many years as a clinical audiologist in the San Francisco area. She has also been employed as an Adjunct Faculty member at Syracuse University teaching cochlear implants to Au.D. students and has completed the Advanced Studies Certificate Program in cochlear implants through Salus University. Lori Davidson, Au.D.,CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Lori is a Clinical Territory Manager for Cochlear Americas serving the Tristate Territory, which covers clinics in Northeast Ohio, much of Pennsylvania, and part of West Virginia. Lori provides clinic and surgical support, as well as training and education, for professionals and candidates/recipients for both CI and Baha. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at Ohio University in 1997, her Master’s Degree from The University of Akron in 1999, and her Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from A.T. Still University- Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2010. Prior to joining Cochlear in 2012, Lori had over twelve years of clinical experience providing comprehensive audiological services for both pediatric and adult populations at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and an ENT practice in northeast Ohio. LuAnn Russo, R.N., MBA Reimbursement Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


LuAnn Russo is Director of Reimbursement at Cochlear Americas. In that capacity, she leads a range of activities including working with providers, employers, and payers (commercial, state, and federal) to understand how economic, financial, and reimbursement forces influence the delivery of health care products relating to technologies for adults and children with profound hearing loss. Mrs. Russo’s activities often require the collaboration of numerous stakeholders to ensure that financial and reimbursement incentives are in place to allow for the adoption of medical technologies for the hearing profound. Mrs. Russo has worked in several different areas of the healthcare industry including nursing, rehabilitation, home health care, orthopedics, transplants, management service organizations (management of PHOs and IPAs), managed care contracting, physician practice management, and hospital revenue cycle management. Prior to her responsibilities at Cochlear Americas, Mrs. Russo was Payer Relations Director for Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN. Before entering the medical device reimbursement field, Mrs. Russo was employed with Rockford Health System, Rockford, IL, St. Louis University Physicians Group, St. Louis, MO, and BJC Health System, St. Louis. Mrs. Russo received her nursing degree from DePaul Hospital School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO and both her BA and MBA from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO.

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Maggie Sosebee Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Maggie joined Cochlear in 2013 as the Area Manager serving Tennessee and Kentucky. She is primarily responsible for business development, strategy and surgical support for OR teams and surgeons in her area. Previous to her time at Cochlear, Maggie spent a majority of her career at Alcon Laboratories in a variety of roles in marketing, communications, and, most recently, sales in the specialty eye and ear division. Maggie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication. She and her husband reside in Franklin, TN just outside of Nashville. Mark Campbell-Foster, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Mark Campbell-Foster has been employed by Cochlear Americas since 2011, serving as the Clinical Applications Specialist, and now as the Clinical Territory Manager for the Lower New England Territory. In this role, he provides training and education related to Cochlear Implants and Baha procedures, and assistance with the clinical care and support of Cochlear Implants and Baha recipients. He holds a Doctor of Audiology degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a concentration in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies from the College of the Holy Cross. Prior to joining Cochlear in November 2011, Mark worked as a clinical audiologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary working with the cochlear implant program. Mark is also a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, and currently resides in Metro Boston. Maeve Browne Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Maeve is the Area Manager for Greater Los Angeles and Hawaii and has over 10 years of experience working for Cochlear Americas in a number of capacities. Maeve is from Ireland where she studied International Business and Languages. Melissa Owings Wilson, Au.D., FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Melissa has been employed by Cochlear Americas since 2006 and serves as the Clinical Territory Manager for the Coastal Carolinas. She provides training and education related to Cochlear Implants and assistance with the clinical care of CI and Baha recipients. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from East Carolina University. Melissa received her Doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Florida in 2006. Before joining Cochlear, she worked as a clinical audiologist on the Implant Team at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for four years. She is a fellow with the American Academy of Audiology and holds licensure with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Melissa resides outside of Wilmington, NC.

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Megan A. Narron, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Megan joined Cochlear in 2007. In this role, she provides training, education, surgical, and technical/clinical support related to cochlear implants and Baha in Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Science at the State University of New York College at Geneseo in 1998, Master of Arts degree in Audiology at the University of Akron in 2000, and clinical doctorate at A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2012. She has over 10 years of clinical experience with specialization in cochlear implants and pediatric audiology. Prior to joining Cochlear she was a cochlear implant audiologist at NYU Cochlear Implant Center. Megan currently resides in Kennesaw, Georgia. Mercedes Rodriguez Regional Clinical Technical Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Mercedes is currently employed by Cochlear Americas as the Regional Clinical Technical Manager for the South Florida Region. Prior to this role, she was a Regional Clinical Technical Manager Latin America North Cone. Mercedes have been working with Cochlear since 2006. In this role, she provides training and education related to Cochlear Implants and assistance with the clinical care of CI and Baha recipients. She earned her degree in Venezuela. Before joining Cochlear, she worked as a clinical audiologist on the Implant program in Venezuela. Mercedes resides in Miami, Florida Michele Chirdon Mundok, Au.D. Regional Director Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Michele is a Regional Director where she is responsible for managing and developing a staff to support, sustain and grow the implantable hearing industry in the Northeast portion of the United States. Prior to joining Cochlear in 1999, Michele was employed as a clinical audiologist at two different facilities where she helped to develop their cochlear implant programs as well as providing a broad range of audiological services. Michele obtained her Au.D. from the University of Florida and completed her Bachelors and Master’s degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Michele currently resides in Lewes, Delaware. Michelle Maloney Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Michelle is an Area Manager with Cochlear Americas, covering Georgia, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with an undergraduate degree in communicative disorders and earned a doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. Prior to working for Cochlear, Michelle had clinical experience in an ENT practice and at the VA, working with a variety of patient populations. She has also enjoyed 8 years of experience working for hearing aid manufacturers. Michelle is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech Hearing Association.

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Mickie Burns, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Territory Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Mickie is the Clinical Territory Manager for the Central Plains Territory. Mickie received her Master’s Degree in Audiology from Rush University Medical Center and her Clinical Doctorate in Audiology from Salus University. Mickie joined Cochlear in June 2014. Prior to Cochlear, Mickie worked as a clinical audiologist on the cochlear implant team at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Rush University Medical Center. Mike Brownen, MS, CCC-A Senior Complaint Process Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Mike Brownen, Senior Complaint Process Manager, is an audiologist who has worked for Cochlear since 2012. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has over twenty-four years of clinical experience providing comprehensive audiological services for both pediatric and adult populations. Prior to joining Cochlear he spent nine years at the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City and 13 years in the cochlear implant industry. Natasha McDougald Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Natasha is an AM for South Florida, and is just proud to be a mom to two wonderful little girls; one of whom is deaf blind with bilateral cochlear implants. Prior to that role, Natasha was a Systems Engineer for a large computer company in the Silicon Valley of California speaking to executives about technology. She was delighted to be able to translate those hard won business skills for the express purpose of advocating for her daughter and other families affected by deaf blindness. Natasha has spoken to audiences both in Canada and the United States about Rosie’s story, and has kept busy being a chairperson for Comic Vision with the Foundation Fighting Blindness, a cochlear implant mentor, a champion for the Alberta Children’s Hospital, treasurer for the Society for the Educational Advancement of the Hearing Impaired, speaking for various special needs, educational and medical organizations and sometimes, just sometimes, sneaking off to a quiet corner to read. Natasha is married to a wonderful man, has two beautiful girls, an ugly little bulldog and lives in Tampa, Florida. Paula Dyhrkopp, Au.D. CCC-A, FAAA Senior Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Paula joined Cochlear in 2006. She received her Au.D. degree from Central Michigan University in 2001. Prior to coming to Cochlear she worked as a clinical audiologist at The Mayo Clinic Arizona and at The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center on their Cochlear Implant Teams. She has over 20 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive audiological and cochlear implant services for both pediatric and adult populations. Paula currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband and 3 children.

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Paula Moore Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Paula joined Cochlear Americas in September 2008. Prior to joining the Cochlear team, she was self-employed is Sales Management and Consulting. Paula is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient and she has spent the past 30 years involved in issues and organizations related to people with hearing loss on a local, state and National level. She is a member of Hearing Loss Association of America and a founding member of the Houston Hearing Loss Association Chapter.

Peter N. Arkis, Au.D., CCC-A Regional Clinical Technical Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Pete joined Cochlear Americas in 1999 and has been in multiple roles in the clinical department. Prior to his employment at Cochlear, he was Director of Audiology at the Warren Otologic Group in Ohio where he was a co-founder of their cochlear implant program in 1985 and participated in numerous clinical trials. Dr. Arkis has also served as an instructor at West Virginia University, Kent State University and American Academy of Otolaryngology conferences. Dr. Arkis received his B.A. and Masters degrees from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio and an Au.D. from A. T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ. Rebecca Cale, A.uD, R. Aud Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Rebecca Cale began her career at Cochlear in 2012 as a Clinical Applications Specialist for Canada West. She currently serves as a Clinical Technical Manager for Cochlear America. She is responsible for technical and clinical support for cochlear implants and Baha device programming, candidacy, and professional education. Rebecca received her Doctorate of Audiology from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in which she was involved in the cochlear implant and Baha program. Rebecca currently resides in Reno, NV. Rich Neel Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Rich Neel has been employed by Cochlear Americas since 2010 and currently serves as the Area Manager for the Mid Atlantic region of the United States. Rich has been involved in medical device sales for the past fourteen years, including capital equipment, breast and cervical cancer diagnostic instruments and dental implants. He is responsible for business development as well as training surgeons and OR staff in the Cochlear Implant, Baha and Vistafix product lines. He received his Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Linfield College, a private liberal arts college in McMinnville, Oregon.

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Robert M. Hendry, Au.D.,CCC-A Clinical Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Robert Hendry is a Clinical Area Manager in the Pennsylvania Territory. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1994, his Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997, and his Au.D. from A.T. Still University in 2009. He has 18 years of clinical experience with specialization in cochlear implants. Prior to joining Cochlear he spent six years directing the cochlear implant program at Pittsburgh Ear Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. Sam Silberman Sr. Area Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Sam joined Cochlear Americas in 2001 and now serves as Sr. Area Manager for the Mid Atlantic and Upper Mid Atlantic territories supporting the Maryland, DC, Virginia area as well as New Jersey, Philadelphia metro and Delaware. He assists with clinical updates on cochlear implants, the Baha implants as well as providing surgical support within his region. Prior to joining Cochlear Americas, he was employed by Comcast Cablevision and Deloitte & Touche, LLP as a Project Manager. Sam resides in the Philadelphia area and is a Nucleus 24 recipient himself. Sara Bodack, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Applications Specialist Sara Bodack is the Clinical Applications Specialist for Cochlear Americas serving the Coastal Texas Territory. In her role, she provides training and education related to cochlear implants and assistance with the clinical care of CI and Baha recipients. She earned her doctorate degree in Audiology from University of Texas at Dallas and her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida. Prior to joining Cochlear, Sara worked as a Clinical Audiologist in an ENT office for 3 years managing Cochlear Implant and Baha recipients. Sara Chinnock Engagement Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Sara Chinnock is an Engagement Manager for Cochlear Americas, and she had been with Cochlear since 2013. Prior to working at Cochlear, Sara was a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the Fort Zumwalt School District in O’Fallon, MO. There she developed and implemented a site based program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, served as a resource for families, provided training for school personnel and served as the liaison between the private oral deaf schools and the school district. Sara has been certified in the fields of Deaf and Special Education since 2000. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, and earned her Masters degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Washington University in St. Louis, MO

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Sharon Carroll Territory Representative Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Sharon is the Baha Account Specialist in the Eastern territory. Prior to joining Cochlear, she was a Senior Specialty Sales Representative for Alcon Laboratories responsible for selling to ENT physicians in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Shawn Enter Regional Surgical Training Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Shawn is responsible for training surgeons and OR staff in the Cochlear Implant, Baha and Vistafix product lines. Prior to joining Cochlear in January of 2010, Shawn provided surgical training and support in the Orthopedic industry for DePuy Mitek and Stryker. Shawn received his B.B.A. in Marketing as well as a Communications degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI. Sonya Reschly, Au.D. Clinical Applications Specialist Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Sonya Reschly joined Cochlear Americas in June of 2011. Prior to joining Cochlear Sonya worked for 10 years as a clinical audiologist in the cochlear implant program at Loyola University Medical Center in greater Chicago region. She holds a BS in communications from Grace College, a MS in Audiology from Purdue University, and an Au.D. in Audiology from Salus University. Sonya currently provide clinical and technical support for clinics in New York State. Tara Aronson, CCC-A/SLP Senior Product Learning Manager Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Tara joined Cochlear in 2003 as a Clinical Specialist and has since served in a variety of roles including Area Manager, Regional Director, and Surgical Support Specialist. She received dual Master degrees in Audiology and Speech Pathology from UMass-Amherst in 2000, and then joined the cochlear implant team at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. In her current role she facilitates the new hire training program, new product and service releases to field staff, and surgical training courses held at the temporal bone lab at Cochlear Americas. Wendy Fuller, M.A. Territory Representative Financial relationship: employed by Cochlear Americas


Wendy is the Territory Representative for the Rocky Mountain Territory with Cochlear Americas. Wendy came to Cochlear Americas in 2007 bringing over 13 years experience as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing in Northern California. She has held the position as the Territory Outreach Specialist as well as positions internally working closely with the BAS Clinical Team, Operations, and Customer Service Teams. Wendy received her Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders: Education of the Deaf from California State University, Fresno.

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