(Lexington, Ky.) -- Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that on October 31, 2009, Tabitha Parent Buck, Au.D., was installed as ADA’s President for the 2010 Program Year. Dr. Parent Buck, who serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Audiology at A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences, has been a member of ADA since 1995.

“I am looking forward to working with the Board to advance ADA’s primary objective,” said Dr. Parent Buck, “which is to be the organization that embraces and promotes audiologists owning the profession through autonomous practice models.”

Other ADA Board members, who have been elected to serve for the 2010 Program Year include: Charles Stone, Au.D., Past President; Bruce Vircks, Au.D., President-Elect; Eric Hagberg, Au.D., Treasurer; Susan Parr, Au.D., Secretary; Brian Urban, Au.D., Member-At-Large; and Pamela Benbow, Au.D., Member-At-Large.

In addition, ADA is pleased to announce that Rita Chaiken, Au.D., has been appointed to serve as Member-at-Large for a two-year term to fulfill the Board vacancy that emerged when Dr. Vircks was elected to serve as President-Elect.

About ADA

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is dedicated to leadership in advancing practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy, hearing and balance care technology, and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiological care. For more information about ADA and its upcoming initiatives, visit www.audiologist.org or contact Stephanie Czuhajewski. ADA is Hear for Your Future.