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2025

To my Colorado audiology colleagues,

I’d like to begin this message by expressing my gratitude to the Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) members and board of directors. It’s truly an honor to serve as CAA president and I’m excited to take this moment to reflect on our accomplishments of 2024 and outline a few of our goals for 2025.

Three themes defined our goals for 2024. These themes were 1) Enhancing Membership, 2) Fostering Engagement, and 3) Amplifying Advocacy. As we begin a new year, we will continue framing the initiatives of CAA around these themes. We have an ambitious agenda for 2025 with several specific initiatives that will shape the focus of CAA and hopefully, the next phase of audiology in Colorado. We plan to build on 2024’s foundation of:
1.        Enhancing Membership: For 2025 we will continue offering a significantly decreased membership fee ($24 for the year) as well as free membership for Student and Lifetime members. We saw dramatic growth in our membership this last year and hope to continue growing CAA in 2025. We recognize the importance of numbers (especially as we embark on more advocacy initiatives) as well as the importance of incorporating diverse experiences and knowledge from our members. We are also evaluating what we can do to ensure that CAA is a beneficial resource for members (more on that below).

How you can take action now: Renew your membership here.

2.        Fostering Engagement: While growing the size of our membership has been a focus of the last year, we also want to encourage active participation from members and for members to feel engaged and informed. This year we will be providing more ways for members to get involved in CAA initiatives. We will start recruiting for the Convention Planning Committee in just a few weeks and will be recruiting for an Advocacy Committee very soon. We also plan to host more small-scale opportunities for discussion in 2025. Towards the end of 2024 we hosted a virtual coffee hour to discuss the recent BCBS Colorado changes and other insurance coverage issues. This event was inspired by a CAA member’s concern and is the perfect example of addressing an issue and sharing knowledge as a collective. We hope to host more events like this in 2025 and are interested to know about any issues or topics members would like to discuss during these events. Keep an eye on your email and our social media accounts for updates on committees and other opportunities for engagement.

How you can take action now: Interested in joining the Convention Planning Committee? Email Brandon Roppel, VP of Education vpofeducation@coaudiology.org. Interested in joining the Advocacy Committee? Email Kelly Hanscom, VP of Professional Issues vpofprofession@coaudiology.org. Do you know of an issue or have a topic for a coffee hour? Email me, Emily Lundberg, at president@coaudiology.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

3.        Amplifying Advocacy: 2024 was an inspiring year for us as Jana Brown, AuD, shared the story of the Maryland Academy of Audiology modernizing audiology in their state in her keynote speech at the CAA Convention. Many of our members expressed an interest and passion in modernizing audiology in Colorado (the exact definition of how we want to modernize will be a topic of discussion at our spring social event – stay tuned for more details). The board of directors is currently working behind the scenes to see what this would mean for us in Colorado, and as I said, we hope to make this a larger discussion at a social event in the spring. We are also staying aware of other issues which may be affecting members such as the BCBS Colorado insurance coverage, newborn hearing screening concerns, and the freeze of the NIH. We are working on some letter writing campaigns for several of these issues and will be in touch with membership as these efforts evolve. These initiatives will require active engagement, and we are excited to pursue these right now while our membership is energized and passionate about these issues.

How you can take action now: Interested in joining the Advocacy Committee? Email Kelly Hanscom, VP of Professional Issues at vpofprofession@coaudiology.org. Do you know of an issue affecting audiology in Colorado? Email me, Emily Lundberg, at president@coaudiology.org and/or Kelly Hanscom, VP of Professional Issues at vpofprofession@coaudiology.org.

As we embark on these goals for 2025, I want to embody a mindset of ‘growth’. Using this growth mindset, we will embrace challenges as opportunities, persist through setbacks, and find inspiration from our members, recognizing the value of our collective knowledge and experience. Growth isn’t always easy, and certain milestones can feel harder to reach than others. Through the collaboration of our members, I feel confident that by working toward these goals, our growth as an organization and profession will move forward as well. The CAA board encourages you to get involved, share your knowledge and experience, and join us as we shape the future of audiology in Colorado!

Please always feel free to reach out with your ideas, questions, and concerns.

Emily Lundberg, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A
President, Colorado Academy of Audiology

2024

To my past, present, and future audiology colleagues,

As we step into 2024, I am filled with excitement and optimism for the Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA). It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your president this year, and I can’t wait for what lies ahead for us.

In January, the 2024 CAA Board of Directors met to reflect on our organization’s mission and clarify our goals for the upcoming year. We spent a lot of time considering our collective WHY and how we might magnify our mission over the upcoming year. Unanimously, three key themes emerged from these discussions, and these three themes will serve as pillars defining our goals for the upcoming year: 1) Enhancing Membership, 2) Fostering Engagement, and 3) Amplifying Advocacy. Below, I’d like to outline these three pillars and our action plan for the upcoming year.

1. Enhancing Membership:
We recognize that nothing is achievable in our organization without a strong membership base. We also recognize that in order to develop a strong membership base, we need to clearly define our WHY to current and future members, as well as potential members who feel undecided or impartial about joining or getting involved in our organization.

For all of these reasons, the CAA Board unanimously voted for a refresh on CAA membership fees for 2024. For the upcoming year, Student and Lifetime Membership is free. Students, you are the future of our profession. We know how much time and money you are investing into your education, and we don’t want cost to be a barrier to joining our organization and getting involved! Lifetime Members, we appreciate your service to the community and the path you have paved for us. We want you to stay connected and engaged in our organization on your terms. New Professionals, Fellows, and Affiliates, membership for 2024 is $24. Your membership fee will directly support state, inter-state, and national advocacy initiatives because we understand how much this matters to you.

**To join or renew your membership, or to make a donation to our organization, please visit https://coaudiology.org/get-involved/join/.**

*2. Fostering Engagement:*
A strong membership base matters, but so does active participation. Engagement is the heartbeat that sustains and enriches our organization. In 2024, we want new and current members to feel engaged and informed. In the coming months, we will be announcing new ways for CAA members to get involved by joining focused committees. This opportunity will be open to all members, including Students, New Professionals, Fellows, Affiliates, and Lifetime members. Second, we will also be implementing new strategies to help our members stay informed by magnifying our social media presence. We want to continue supporting a thriving audiology community where knowledge is shared and where professional growth and camaraderie are fostered.

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3. Amplifying Advocacy
Last but not least, we understand that advocacy lies at the core of our mission because it plays a pivotal role in shaping legislation, licensing, and health policy. In 2024, we hope to work more closely with our lobbyists and other state, inter-state, and national organizations to champion policies and initiatives that prioritize patient safety and access to audiological services, safeguard our broad scope of practice, ensure fair and reasonable state licensing requirements, and contribute to the economic vibrancy and sustainability of our profession. As mentioned above, the $24 membership fee for New Professionals, Fellows, and Affiliates will directly support state, inter-state, and national advocacy initiatives and monetary donations outside of membership fees will also go directly to different initiatives. In the coming months, we look forward to engaging with you and gathering your perspectives on specific issues and initiatives where our lobbying and advocacy efforts can be most useful.

I hope this message has provided clarity and a call to action. Your voice matters. We encourage you to get involved, share your ideas, and play an active role in shaping the future of our profession. We appreciate you, and we can’t do it without you!

Hannah Glick, Au.D., PhD, CCC-A
2023 Past President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2023

Dear Members and Colleagues,

I am honored to lead the Colorado Academy of Audiology in 2023. I am proud of what the academy has achieved over the past few years.

With approximately 90 members in Colorado, and with 600 audiologists in the state, we have an opportunity for growth in membership. I would like to increase the participation of audiologists in CAA.

We can only be the voice of audiologists in Colorado if we include a large portion the profession. I want to make sure everyone has their voice heard. I hope to invigorate Colorado audiologists to get involved
and help us make positive contributions. Reach out to your colleagues and encourage them to get involved.

I would like to recognize the hard work that the Board of Directors have done, both in the past and the work they are doing currently. One of the reasons the academy has been successful is the hard work and dedication of this wonderful team. I look forward to serving as your president. I am humbled and honored to be in this position, considering the outstanding team that keeps this a well-oiled machine running day-to-day throughout the year.

As Colorado audiologists, you have many opportunities to be engaged. There are many committees that need assistance this year. If you want to make a difference,
reach out to me and I can connect you with the appropriate committee.

If there is anything that the academy can assist with, or if you have ideas to help expand, please send me an e-mail at president@coaudiology.com

Bryan McDonald, Au.D.
2023 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2022

Welcome to 2022!

What will this year hold for audiology and audiologists here in Colorado? We could call this the year of change, or the third year of COVID, or the year of the OTC, or the year of the unknown. None of those titles work well for me. I prefer to group them all together and officially declare this “The Year of Challenges”.

This year Colorado audiologists will be stretched and tested in ways we likely can’t predict. It doesn’t matter where we work and practice our craft, we will be asked to do more and be more with less. Less time. Less energy. Less support. Less of everything.

We can let these challenges slowly eat away at us and win. Or, we can face these challenges together and build a stronger audiology community.

I vote for the later! Therefore……

I challenge you to help build our community by having a positive weekly interaction with a Colorado audiologist that you might not see or speak with on a routine basis. It’s amazing how big of an impact just saying hi can have on someone.

I challenge you to help build our community by making room and time for one positive self care item for yourself everyday. We can not take care of others and their needs if we don’t take care of ourselves.

I challenge you to help build our community by asking for help when you need it. Ask before you are in a critical state and allow your fellow audiologists to help when we can.

I challenge you to help build our community by being a paying member of the Colorado Academy of Audiology. CAA’s budget to pay for our lobbyists and legally protecting our industry is funded through our membership dues. Set the example for your colleagues, friends and employees.

I challenge you to help build our community by encouraging your colleagues, friends and employees to be paying members of the Colorado Academy of Audiology. Your opinion maters to the audiologists you interact with regularly.

I challenge you to help build our community by volunteering for a committee with the Colorado Academy of Audiology. You do not need to commit extensive time and energy to make a difference on a committee.

I challenge you to embrace the changes and the unknown. Embrace it with your fellow audiologists by your side and together we will come out of 2022 stronger and better prepared for whatever 2023 holds.

Sarah Mathews, Au.D.
President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2021

Friends and Colleagues,

I am beyond honored to be serving as President of the Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) in 2021.

None of us could have predicted 2020 and its impact on our families, friends, colleagues, careers, and businesses. As an audiologist working as a hearing aid manufacturer representative, I was able to continue connecting with hearing professionals throughout the state via virtual applications. Rather than share the vast challenges witnessed over the year, I would like to remark on some of the positive highlights –

New practices were opened; philanthropic endeavors were launched. Barriers to telehealth were overcome, opening a new channel of service provision. Patient access and service protocols were adapted – curbside, PPE, disinfection, face masks, and virtual appointments. Creative ways to engage with patients and provide educational outreach were implemented. This list is nowhere exhaustive, but it certainly shows why I am beyond honored to represent such a resilient, caring, and hard-working group of professionals.

CAA also had a significant advancement for Colorado’s audiologists in 2020. On July 14, 2020, Governor Jared Polis signed HB20-1219 Sunset Continue Licensing Audiologists. This law continues the licensing of audiologists in Colorado until September 1, 2031 and includes a new continuing education requirement. CAA worked, and continues to work, with lobbyists who advocate on our behalf. We are dedicated to protecting the profession of audiology and audiologists in Colorado.

As we pivot to 2021, the CAA board is excited to start laying a foundation for other areas requiring legislative or regulatory attention. We are discussing other ways to be adaptable and communicate with members now, and into the future. I am hopeful that we will see more involvement in CAA, especially with some of the training opportunities we have planned for this year. We have some great ideas to bring to you so stay tuned on more information about our Spring Virtual Series! We also hope to have a big turnout at our fall convention; information on that will follow.

Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any suggestions or recommendations. Thank you so much for your continued membership and involvement in CAA!

Respectfully,

Nicole Cyr, Au.D.
2021 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2020

As we begin a new year and a new decade, the Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) is looking forward to the many opportunities and changes that await our profession. CAA has been a part of my professional life for over 10 years. My membership has provided valuable experiences to connect with colleagues and grow my clinical expertise. My goal is to create that feeling for other audiologists across Colorado.

Audiologists have opportunities to become active in the legislative process on both the national and state levels. It is imperative to the future of our profession that we take the lead. Last year, we solicited member input by hosting e-town halls and surveys to gather the changes you wanted to our state license. This year, our license is scheduled for renewal by the state of Colorado. It is our opportunity to make the changes you requested – adding required continuing education, protecting our title of audiologist and like terms, and maintaining an individual licensing bill for audiologists. We need all Colorado audiologists to take action in this process. Now is the time! Watch for more information from CAA about specific ways to engage.

We look forward to a meaningful 2020 with a Spring Symposium in April featuring speakers from both The University of Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado. As decided by our membership, this year’s Annual Fall Convention will be held in Estes Park in October.

I challenge current members and future members to become active in our academy by renewing membership or becoming a first time member, by attending events, and by playing a role in the future of audiology. Don’t miss out on this year of opportunity!

Marin Adkisson, Au.D.
2020 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2019

The year 2019 is shaping up to be great year for the Colorado Academy of Audiology. We have multiple educational events scheduled for the year –we’ll have conferences with partner organizations in the Spring, including Colorado EDHI Day on March 15th , and an event in April with Dr. Shelly Chadha, Medical Officer for the World Health Organization’s program for prevention of deafness and hearing loss in partnership with the University of Northern Colorado. And, of course, we’ll have our annual Convention, filled with great presentations and social events, again in Breckenridge in October.

We will also have some important challenges this year. As you know, the law that establishes licensure for Colorado audiologists “sunsets” this year, and we have to get a new law passed by the legislature. While this is our chance to make some meaningful changes to our scope of practice, it will also be a time-consuming and expensive process. Your membership helps to support our legislative efforts to fight for the profession. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do this now! The more members we have, the better we can comfortably say that we represent ALL audiologists in Colorado as we talk with the Department of Regulatory Affairs and legislators.

Please, help CAA fulfill its mission to support Colorado audiologists. Renew your membership, volunteer for a committee, or volunteer to join the Board of Directors. We need your support!

Cory Portnuff, Au.D., Ph.D
2019 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2018

Dear Members,

Welcome to a new year! Typically this time of year brings resolutions. Resolutions can motivate you to eliminate bad habits, improve one’s self, or to contribute to a greater cause. Let CAA be your resolution this year! Choose to contribute to your state organization through your membership, your input, and your support. We need you! You keep Colorado and CAA strong.

I’m proud to serve as president this year. I joined CAA because I wanted to contribute to the local audiology community. I’m remarkably impressed with what I’ve seen and those whom I have met. Colorado is a state with a growing economy, a red-hot real estate market, and, arguably, the best audiologists. CAA is committed to listening to the needs of audiologists state-wide. This year we will be highlighting the skills of Colorado audiologists in our events and featuring members in our newsletters. Hanna Page will serve as our educational liaison and we are adding a liaison for rural issues in hopes of better meeting the needs of our diverse membership all across Colorado.

Locally in 2017, we saw the threat of dissolution of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program and, just this past week, CAA co-sponsored the Infant Newborn Hearing Screening Bill (HB-1006). CAA member support is vital to ensure this bill is passed. On a national level, the passing of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act and how it may impact consumer habits is, as yet, unknown, but CAA remains strong in our message of advocacy and support for our members. Informing Colorado consumers of the importance of seeing a licensed audiologist for their hearing and balance needs is one of my priorities for 2018 with CAA pursuing a public service announcement (PSA) campaign.

Please save the dates of October 4-6th and plan on joining us for a great fall convention in Breckenridge, CO. In addition, we will be scheduling social opportunities and two one-day seminars to keep you engaged and informed. If you are interested in contributing to any of the initiatives mentioned here, I encourage you to contact me. Through innovation and volunteerism we can continue to promote the needs of Colorado audiologists together.

Happy New Year,

Jennifer H. Torres, Au.D.
2018 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2017

Fellow Colorado Audiologists,

I am honored to represent our profession as the President of the Colorado Academy of Audiology for 2017. As a focus of this year, your CAA Board is redoubling our efforts to support the academy’s mission of “promoting the public good by fostering the growth, development, recognition, and status of the profession of Audiology and its members.”

As audiologists, we are continually advancing our skills, knowledge, and evidence base to provide the best possible hearing and balance treatment to the individuals who entrust us with their care. To support the growth of audiologists in our state, CAA is providing three outstanding professional development opportunities in 2017, including a new annual Spring Connect & Learn, the Summer Symposium, and the return of our annual CAA Fall Convention. By offering these three exciting events, CAA hopes not only to deliver exceptional CEU sessions but to provide a gathering place that encourages fellowship and collaboration for all Colorado audiologists.

Through these networking opportunities as well as additional efforts, CAA aims to expand our sense of unity and ownership as members of our state organization. The current times are both exciting and challenging for our profession. With local and national initiatives toward consumer accessibility and affordability, CAA is the only organization that monitors and protects the essential role of the audiologist in the delivery of hearing and balance care at the Colorado state level. 2017 brings new legislative hurdles and opportunities, and CAA will continue its vital role in elevating the recognition and status of audiologists in our state.

CAA is grateful to you, our members, for the chance to represent and engage you in our important mission. Thank you for your continued support and participation. We have an exciting year ahead!

Sincerely,

Naomi Croghan, Au.D., Ph.D.
2017 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2016

On behalf of the CAA Board, I’d like to say congratulations to Cory Workman on his exciting opportunity to start a new adventure with his family outside of Colorado. He was an amazing asset to the Board, and he will be greatly missed. As President-Elect during the early part of 2015, I learned a lot about the workings of the Colorado Academy of Audiology, and I’m honored to take over as the new President in Cory’s absence. I’ll be serving as President for the remainder of 2015, and throughout 2016.

I see my extended Presidency as a unique opportunity to dig deep into the workings of the Colorado Academy of Audiology and add as much value as possible to the CAA Board and Membership. Our new website is an incredible asset to CAA Members who can now advertise their own businesses as well as intern/extern opportunities free of charge. The website is also a wealth of information for all audiologists and consumers looking to learn more about hearing loss and audiology.

As a CAA Member, I saw Colorado Academy of Audiology membership as a way to get a discount on my Fall Convention registration. As CAA President, I want to make sure all Colorado audiologists know that we offer much, much more than a Fall Convention. Yes, our Fall Convention is fantastic and should not be missed by ANY Colorado audiologist. However, CAA has so much more to offer members. Our Summer Practicum was a huge hit as attendees learned about interoperative monitoring from the foremost expert in the field. We are busy representing all Colorado audiologists at community events such as the Better Speech and Hearing Month Rally at the Capitol, and the HLAA Walk4Hearing where we raised nearly $800!

My goal is to involve the Colorado Academy of Audiology in many more community events as we work to educate the public about the importance of audiologists when it comes to treating hearing and communication disorders. And of course, we are the voice for Colorado audiologists when it comes to legislative issues. The more members we have, the more our voice will be heard. This is becoming increasingly important as the landscape of our profession is impacted by massive changes in the hearing technology marketplace.

We, as Colorado audiologists, have so much to offer the people of Colorado. We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and participation as we make this the best state audiology association in the nation! I can always be reached at president@coaudiology.org.

Warmly,

Dusty Jessen, Au.D.
2016 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2014 - 2015

What an honor it is to serve the members of the Colorado Academy of Audiology as President for 2014-2015. I

am excited for the amazing potential we have for the future of audiology in our great state and on the national stage as well. We as audiologists can work together to determine the future that will best suit our patients and our profession as a whole.

We have been working hard already to improve our communication with our members through this new website and the creation of the VP of Communications position on the board of directors in 2013. Our convention in Keystone this past year was filled with great classes and we had a good turnout. I am looking forward to our convention in Blackhawk this coming year. Stay tuned for some amazing programs and exciting events!

I want to hear from you! Please send me an email at president@coaudiology.org or find me on Facebook and LinkedIn. I also ask you to reach our to your colleagues and encourage them to get involved with CAA if they are not already. We need to get as many as possible to join us and help move our field forward in the great state of Colorado!

Here’s to a great year ahead!

Cory Workman, Au.D.
2015 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

2013 - 2014

I am so excited to be serving as the Colorado Academy of Audiology’s 2013-2014 President and am looking forward to a great year ahead! This last year was one of great success for us as we passed our licensure legislation and will continue to keep members updated on changes that affect our practice.

My hope is to improve communication between the Board of Directors and CAA members. This newsletter will serve as a monthly means by which we can share what’s going on in our state. If you have something you would like to share, please email me at president@coaudiology.org and we would be happy to include it!

Another thank you to all those who attended CAA convention in Keystone last month! We had great attendance, manufacturer updates, memorable speakers and fun catching up with friends and colleagues! We are already looking forward to what next year will hold!

Abby McMahon, Au.D.
2014 President
Colorado Academy of Audiology

President

1992-1994 | Gus Mueller, PhD

1994-1996 | Deanna Meinke, PhD

1996-1998 | Sandra Gabbard, PhD

1998-2000 | Jennifer Weber, AuD

2000-2002 | Nancy Schehr-Johnson, AuD

2002-2004 | Julie Tulenko, AuD

2004-2006 | Sue Dreith, AuD

2007 | Edith Burns, AuD

2008 | Terry Cummings, AuD

2009 | Michael Iliff, AuD

2010 | Theresa H. Small, AuD

2011 | Sandra Gabbard, PhD

2012 | Robert Traynor, EdD, MBA

2013 | Daniel Ostergren, AuD

2014 | Abigail McMahon, AuD

2015 | Cory Workman, AuD

2015-2016 | Dusty Jessen, AuD

2017-2018 | Naomi Croghan, AuD, PhD

2018 | Jennifer Torres, AuD

2019 | Cory Portnuff, AuD, PhD

2020 | Marin Adkisson, AuD

2021 | Nicole Cyr, AuD

2022 | Sarah Matthews, AuD

2024 | Hannah Glick

2025 | Emily Lundberg

2026| Amanda Hemann

President-Elect

2006-2007 | Terry Cummings, AuD

2007-2008 | Michael Iliff, AuD

2008-2009 | Theresa H. Small, AuD

2009-2010 | Sandra Gabbard, PhD

2010-2011 | Robert Traynor, EdD, MBA

2011-2012 | Daniel Ostergren, AuD

2012-2013 | Abigail McMahon, AuD

2013-2014 | Terri Ives, ScD, AuD

2014 | Cory Workman, AuD

2014-2015 | Dusty Jessen, AuD

2015-2016 |Naomi Croghan, AuD, PhD

2016-2017 | Jennifer H. Torres, AuD

2018 | Cory Portnuff, AuD, PhD

2019 | Marin Adkisson, AuD

2020 | Nicole Cyr, AuD

2021 | Sarah Mathews, AuD

2022 | Kristin Sommerfeldt, AuD

2023 | Hannah Glick

2024 | Emily Lundberg

2026 | Samantha Warren

Secretary/Treasurer

1992-1994 | Jennifer Weber, AuD

1994-1996 | John Burke, MA

1996-1998 | Karen Carpenter, MA

1998-2000 | Nancy Schehr-Johnson, AuD

2000-2002 | Jill Boice

2002-2004 | Jennifer Schryer, AuD

2004-2006 | Theresa H. Small, AuD

2006-2008 | Lindsay Ward, AuD

2008-2010 | Stacy Claycomb, AuD

2010-2012 | Abigail Seaser, AuD

Secretary

2010-2012 | Abigail Seaser, AuD

2012-2014 | Natalie Phillips, AuD

2014-2016 | Laura Liddle, AuD

2017 | Kimberly Nix, AuD

2017-2020 | Hanna Page, AuD

2021 | Amy Nelloms, AuD

2021-2022 | Kailey Durkin, AuD

2023 - 2024 | Melissa Williams

2025 - 2026 | Olly Green

Treasurer

2010-2012 | Emily Wakefield, AuD

2012-2014 | Emily Wakefield, AuD

2014-2016 | Erinn Jimmerson, MA

2017-2018 | Meg McMullen, AuD

2019-2020 | Tristan Lien, AuD

2021-2022 | Rebecca Welles, AuD

2022 - 2026 | Emily Hensarling

VP of Education

1992-1993 | Gene McHugh, EdD

1993-1995 | Laura Kepler, PhD

1995-1997 | Claire Kilcoyne, AuD

1997-1999 | Paula Dyhrkopp, AuD

1999-2001 | Barbara Bell-Lehmkuhler, AuD

2001-2003 | Betty Sweetman, MA

2003-2005 | George Modreck, MBA

2005-2007 | Michael Iliff, AuD

2008 | Vacant

2009 | Shana Weinreich Martinez, AuD

2010-2011 | Gene McHugh, EdD

2011-2012 | Judy Drumright, AuD

2012-2013 | Vickie Thomson, PhD

2013-2015 | Melinda Anderson, PhD

2016-2017 | Wendy Potts, AuD

2018-2019 | Karen Harris, AuD

2020-present | Brittany Hensley, AuD, PhD

2022 | Lauren Pontis, AuD

2024 - 2025 | Brandon Roppel

2026 - 2027 | Paige Andrade

VP of Professional Issues

1992-1993 | Deanna Meinke, PhD

1993-1995 | Sandy Gabbard, PhD

1995-1997 | Jill Boice

1997-1999 | Vicki Thomson, AuD

1999-2001 | Julie Tulenko, AuD

2001-2003 | George Cire, AuD

2003-2005 | Terry Cummings, AuD

2005-2007 | Jean Lundy, EdD

2007-2009 | D’Anne Rudden, AuD

2009-2011 | Terri Ives, ScD, AuD

2011-2013 | Terri Ives, ScD, AuD

2013-2015 | Molly McDonald, AuD

2015-2017 | Samantha Warren, AuD

2018-2019 | Julie Prutsman, AuD

2020-2021 | Elissa Jodon, AuD

2022 | Laura Schauer, AuD

2024 - 2025 | Kelly Hanscom

VP of Membership

1992-1993 | Alison Grimes, AuD

1993-1995 | Alison Grimes, AuD

1995-1997 | Judith Karty, MS

1997-1999 | Judith Karty, MS

1999-2001 | Diane Krieger Arenberg, MA

2001-2003 | Edith Burns, AuD

2003-2005 | Shelly Miller, AuD

2005-2007 | Sarah Smith, AuD

2007-2009 | Lauren Schiel, AuD

2009-2010 | Marsha Sano, AuD

2010-2011 | Daniel Ostergren, AuD

2011-2013 | Kirsten Adkisson, AuD

2013-2015 | Kirsten Adkisson, AuD

2015-2017 | Megan Hedman, AuD

2018-2019 | Allison Brown, AuD

2020-2021 | Kathy Pritzl, AuD

2022 | Sara Barnes, AuD

2024 - 2025 | Elizabeth McNichols

2026 - 2027 | Caleb Kronen

VP of Communications

2013-2014 | Cory Workman, AuD

2014-2015 | Camron Meikle, AuD

2015-2017 | Jessica Peterson, AuD

2017-2018 | Julie Link, AuD

2019-2020 | Krista Iannuzzi, AuD

2021-2022 | Lauren Lewis, AuD

2023 - 2024 | Rebecca Wells

2025 - 2026 | Katherine Lemons

Member-At-Large

2001-2003 | Terry Cummings, AuD

2003-2004 | Barb Beaton

2004-2005 | Sarah Smith, AuD

2005-2006 | Edith Burns, AuD

2006-2007 | Jan Sakamoto, AuD

2007-2008 | Jean Lundy, EdD

2008-2010 | Kirstie Taylor, AuD

Award Recipients

1994 | Vickie Thomson

1995 | Sandy Gabbard and Jill Boice

1998 | Dr. Al Mehl

1999 | Christie Yoshinaga-Itano and Paula Dhrkopp

2000 | Mante Mission (Christine Gerhardt-Jewell, Edith Burns, Nancy Cyphers, Sue Dreith, Linda Jelden)

2002 | Deanna Meinke

2003 | Cheryl DeConde Johnson

2004 | Nancy Cyphers

2005 | H.E.A.R. Project (Jill Boice, Edith Burns, Nancy Cyphers, Megan Hildner, Sandy Gabbard, Nancy Schehr, Pauline Casey, Carolyn Wolfrum, Mary Bartholomew)

2006 | Julie Tulenko

2008 | Roger Ott

2009 | Michael Iliff

2012 | Colorado Hands & Voices

2017 | Jim Katz

2021 | Hearing the Call - Colorado, Dr. Naomi Croghan

2022 | Lauren Lewis

Award Recipients

2000 | Linda Cleeland and Richard Sweetman

2002 | Marion Downs

2005 | Cheryl Johnson

2009 | Bruce Schachterle

2010 | Jerry Northern

2011 | Gus Mueller

2012 | Vickie Thomson

2013 | Deborah Hayes and R. Steven Ackley

2014 | Robert Traynor

2015 | Christine Yoshinaga-Itano

2017 | Jeff Wilken, AuD and Matt Wilken, AuD

2022 | Kathryn Arehart

Award Recipients

2014 | Kathryn Bright

2015 | Jessica Rossi-Katz

2017 | Erin Jimmerson

2019 | Kathryn Arehart, PhD

2021 | Dr. Tammy Fredrickson

2022| Hannah Glick

2023 | Barbie Bell

2025 | Sandra Gabbard

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President’s Message

2026

Board of Directors

Amanda Hemann, Au.D., CCC-A

President

Samantha Warren, Au.D.

President Elect

Emily Lundberg, Au.D. CCC-A

Past President

Emily Hensarling, Au.D.

Treasurer

Paige Andrade, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, CH-TM

VP of Education

Jenny Lucke, Au.D., CCC-A

VP of Professional Issues

Caleb Kronen, Au.D.

VP of Membership

Katherine Lemons, Au.D. CCC-A

VP of Communications

Olly Green, Au.D.

Secretary

Ana Sánchez

Student Representative

Quinn Overlin

Student Representative

Past & Present CAA Board of Directors Members – Since 1992

Accolades

Colorado Academy of Audiology Awards

Peak Performance Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

R. Steven Ackley Educators Award