Presenter Bios

Abram Bailey is a leading expert on consumer technology in the audiology industry. He is a staunch advocate for patient-centered hearing care and audiological best practices, and welcomes any technological innovation...Abram Bailey is a leading expert on consumer technology in the audiology industry. He is a staunch advocate for patient-centered hearing care and audiological best practices, and welcomes any technological innovation that improves access to quality hearing outcomes. Dr. Bailey holds an Au.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More >

Biografía: La Dra. Alejandra Ullauri, es la directora del Centro Chicago Hearing Care, un centro especializado en el diagnóstico y rehabilitación de pérdidas auditivas. La Dra. Ullauri completo su educación...Biografía: La Dra. Alejandra Ullauri, es la directora del Centro Chicago Hearing Care, un centro especializado en el diagnóstico y rehabilitación de pérdidas auditivas. La Dra. Ullauri completo su educación de posgrado en Audiología en Australia y en los Estados Unidos. Tiene más de 18 años de experiencia en la detección de pérdidas auditivas en niños y adultos, y ha ejercido la profesión en Inglaterra, Ecuador, y Estados Unidos. La... Read More >

Alicia D.D. Spoor, Au.D. is the owner of Designer Audiology, LLC, located in Highland, Maryland. Previously, she was part of the cochlear implant and hearing aid teams at the Mayo Clinic...Alicia D.D. Spoor, Au.D. is the owner of Designer Audiology, LLC, located in Highland, Maryland. Previously, she was part of the cochlear implant and hearing aid teams at the Mayo Clinic Arizona and worked at two private audiology practices around the Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. areas. Dr. Spoor received her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. and her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Michigan... Read More >

Alison Freeman, Ph.D. received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and theatre arts from the University of California and doctorate from International University. She works half time at California...Alison Freeman, Ph.D. received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and theatre arts from the University of California and doctorate from International University. She works half time at California State University at Northridge as a staff psychologist working with students with hearing loss, is an adjunct professor at Cal Lutheran and has a private practice. Dr. Freeman was diagnosed with a moderate-severe hearing loss at age 3. Read More >

Alison Butler spent the past 15 years as a speech lipreading instructor with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Newfoundland and Labrador. Alison was the project lead in the development of...Alison Butler spent the past 15 years as a speech lipreading instructor with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Newfoundland and Labrador. Alison was the project lead in the development of the new online learning program, “Read Our Lips.” She is passionate about supporting people on their journey to better communication.  Read More >

Amanda Watson joined HLAA as the meeting planner in November of 2018. Originally from Chicago, Amanda graduated from Miami University of Ohio before relocating to the DC area. Amanda came...Amanda Watson joined HLAA as the meeting planner in November of 2018. Originally from Chicago, Amanda graduated from Miami University of Ohio before relocating to the DC area. Amanda came to HLAA with a background in planning conventions for associations and was drawn to HLAA because of its impact on people’s lives. Amanda is excited to plan HLAA annual Conventions that bring people with hearing loss together to meet, learn,... Read More >

Dr. Andrea Hannan Dawkes joined Starkey in 2010 as a member of the education and training team. In her current role as a senior member of the group, she assists...Dr. Andrea Hannan Dawkes joined Starkey in 2010 as a member of the education and training team. In her current role as a senior member of the group, she assists in the development of educational materials, leads training classes, and serves as the liaison for Starkey’s university and student initiatives. Prior to joining Starkey, Dr. Hannan Dawkes worked as a clinical audiologist in several medical centers, served as an audiology... Read More >

Ann Lee has worked in the finance services field for more than seven years with various roles in the commercial loan operations and regulatory reporting. She joined SMBC’s regulatory reporting group...Ann Lee has worked in the finance services field for more than seven years with various roles in the commercial loan operations and regulatory reporting. She joined SMBC’s regulatory reporting group in the controller division in 2018. Read More >

Barbara Kelley became executive director in March 2016. Hired by Founder Rocky Stone in 1988, Barbara has been a part of the organization’s growth, serving as editor for the award-winning...Barbara Kelley became executive director in March 2016. Hired by Founder Rocky Stone in 1988, Barbara has been a part of the organization’s growth, serving as editor for the award-winning magazine for more than 28 years. Her position as editor allowed her to influence attitudes, establish lexicon, and give people credible, reliable and timely information, and support, through the printed word. She has also helped manage the office team, served... Read More >

Ben joined hearOclub from a career in management consulting, specializing in organizational effectiveness and product development. His background in process improvement has proven invaluable in getting hearOclub’s operations off the...Ben joined hearOclub from a career in management consulting, specializing in organizational effectiveness and product development. His background in process improvement has proven invaluable in getting hearOclub’s operations off the ground and running efficiently to better serve our members. Read More >