Board of Directors

ADA would like to thank the 2025 Board of Directors.

President
Amyn Amlani, Ph.D.

President Elect
Jill Davis, Au.D.

Past President
Jason Leyendecker, Au.D.

Secretary
Judy Huch, Au.D.

Treasurer
Stacy O’Brien, Au.D.

Director at Large
Jana Brown, Au.D.

Director at Large
Nikki Kopetzky, Au.D.

Director at Large
Alex Tarvin, Au.D.

Audiology Practices Editor
Brian Taylor, Au.D.

Executive Director
Stephanie Czuhajewski, CAE, MPH

Membership Coordinator
Parker Allen

Director of Operations
Emily Childers

Past Presidents

We like to show our appreciation for all those that have come before us.

2024 — Jason Leyendecker, Au.D.
2023 — Dawn Heiman, Au.D.
2022 — Kristin Davis, Au.D.
2021 — Victor Bray, Ph.D.
2020 — Deb Abel, Au.D.
2019 — Ram Nileshwar, Au.D.
2018 — Alicia Spoor, Au.D.
2017 — Angela Morris, Au.D.
2016 — Rita Chaiken, Au.D.
2015 — Kim Cavitt, Au.D.
2014 — Brian Urban, Au.D.
2013 — Nancy Green, Au.D.
2012 — Eric Hagberg, Au.D.
2011 — Bruce Vircks, Au.D.
2010 — Tabitha Parent Buck, Au.D.
2009 — Charlie Stone, Au.D.
2008 — David Berkey, Au.D.
2007 — Larry Engelmann, Au.D.
2003-2006 — Craig Johnson, Au.D.
2001-2002 — Cindy Ellison, Au.D.
2000-2001 — Robert Manning, Au.D.
1999-2000 — Jim McDonald, Sc.D., Au.D.
1997-1998 — Mary Caccavo, Ph.D.
1995-1996 — Ken Smith, Ph.D.
1993-1994 — Susan Whichard, M.S.
1991-1992 — David Cieliczka, Au.D.
1989-1990 — David Citron III, Ph.D.
1987-1988 — Herb McCollom, Jr., Au.D.
1985-1986 — Tom Zachman, Ph.D.
1983-1984 — Marlene Bevan, Ph.D.
1981-1982 — Michael Pollack, Ph.D.
1978-1980 — Leo Doerfler, Ph.D.

Committees

At this time of the year, ADA turns its attention to future leadership and our election activities. This is an extremely important process, as those elected will help determine the direction of the association and of the profession for the next several years. Positions to be filled this year are President-Elect and one Director-at-Large. In accordance with ADA’s bylaws, the Nominating Committee presents the following slate of Fellows to run for the following offices:

Committee Chair
Alicia Spoor, Au.D.

Advocacy & Public Policy Committee

Guides federal and state advocacy initiatives that serve ADA and its members, including those that seek to optimize audiology’s scope of practice, improve reimbursement models for audiologists and the services that they provide, and advance the autonomous practice of audiology.

Committee Chair
Vacant

Accreditation Committee

Provides direction and oversight of the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Program, including standards-setting, program development, and operational management, in collaboration with staff and the ADA Board of Directors.

Committee Chair
Kristin Davis, Au.D.

Nominating Committee

Implements the annual Board of Directors election processes as outlined in the ADA Bylaws. Service on the Nominating Committee is by invitation only to voting members of ADA.

Committee Chair
Jasmin Rodriguez

Student Academy of Doctors of Audiology

Serves the varied needs and concerns of student and emerging graduated members of ADA.

Committee Co-Chair
Stacy O’Brien, Au.D.

Committee Co-Chair
Kim Cavitt, Au.D.

Education Committee

The ADA Education Committee will advise on the general theme, schedule, topics, and speakers for ADA’s annual AuDacity Conference. Committee members will assist with outreach to potential attendees and sponsors, and serve as course moderators during the conference.

Committee Co-Chair
Bryan Greenaway, Au.D.

Committee Co-Chair
Henry Botzum, Au.D.

Early Career Professionals SIG

The Early Career Professional Special Interest Group (SIG) is geared for audiologists who are in their first five years of practice, but is open to all who are interested. This facilitated SIG, provides structured monthly networking activities and discussions on topics of interest as identified by the group. Guest speakers or special programming is occasionally offered. Contact info@audiologist.org for more information about upcoming SIG events. ADA membership is encouraged, but not required for participation.