ADA Nominating Committee Announces Slate of Candidates for 2026 Election
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) Nominating Committee is charged with the responsibility to identify candidates who are well suited to lead ADA into the future, through service on the ADA Board of Directors.
After a thorough examination of all nominations, the Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following candidates for the offices of President-Elect and Director-at-Large:
President-Elect:
Jana Brown, Au.D.
Thomas Tedeschi, Au.D.
Director-at-Large (two seats open):
Katie Armatoski, Au.D.
Lauren Felton, Au.D.
Deanna Frazier Gordon, Au.D.
Sam Vaught, Au.D.
Consistent with ADA’s bylaws, this information is being distributed to voting members of ADA. Please review the biographical information and position statement provided by each candidate, which is available on the ADA website and complete the ADA 2026 Election Ballot.
Please note:
- The deadline to cast your vote is Friday, September 18, 2026.
- Voting for more than the specified number of candidates will invalidate your votes for that office.
- All votes are confidential.
- Elected candidates will begin their terms on January 1, 2027.
ADA would like to thank the 2026 Nominating Committee members for their diligent work:
Amyn Amlani, Ph.D., Chair
Liz Rogers, Au.D.
Larry Schmidbauer, Au.D.
Melissa Segev, Au.D.
Andrew Setrum, Au.D.