Student Chapter
Purpose
The purpose of the ADA Student Academy of Doctors of Audiology (SADA) is to serve the varied needs and concerns of student and emerging graduated members of ADA. SADA will collaborate with the ADA Board of Directors, ADA committees and others to develop educational resources and programming for students, participate in advocacy initiatives to advance student interests, and disseminate relevant information to students.
Structure
In accordance with the guidelines established for the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, SADA will be supported by the SADA Council. The Council will be comprised of a minimum of nine (9) ADA Student Members, who will serve for a one-year term, and who may be eligible for re-appointment. SADA Council Members are expected to attend monthly Council meetings via teleconference (every attempt will be made to schedule them at a time convenient to all) , to participate in Council projects by providing insight and expertise, and to support the mission and objectives of ADA and its student members. Note: We do recognize that university requirements and student obligations may prevent participation, particularly at certain times during the year.
Libby Sarra
President
Libby is a second-year Au.D. student at A.T. Still University in Arizona, with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Penn State. She aims to bridge gaps in hearing healthcare through public education and advocacy. Libby’s clinical interests include supporting patients of all ages, with a focus on implantable devices, vestibular and balance disorders, neuroaudiology, electrophysiological diagnostics, and forensic and occupational audiology.
Liz Ureno
Vice President
Liz is a second-year doctoral audiology student at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is also pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration. Liz is interested in working with adults and geriatrics in diagnostics, hearing conservation, tinnitus, and auditory processing disorders. She hopes to bring more awareness and education about audiology to the general public and to serve and advocate for socially and economically disadvantaged and underserved communities. In her free time, Liz loves listening to and writing music, exploring the best spots in town for tacos, deep-diving into articles about psychology, and starting, but not always finishing, an arts and crafts project.
Hannah Sellers
Advocacy Chair
Hannah Sellers is a fourth-year graduate student currently doing her externship in Tennessee. She graduates in May 2025 from Auburn University! Her past experience includes multiple placements throughout her program, but she truly loves having a variety of services she can provide and each day of the week looking different. Her research through Auburn focuses on Auditory Processing Disorders, which she also sees clinically. She recently has an editor for a research journal and has always had an interest in learning about different areas of study. She loves to travel whenever she can and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her pets, family and friends.
Kaiah Brown
Member Relations Chair
Kaiah Brown is a second year doctoral audiology student at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Arizona State University. Kaiah has had local, university-based, and national leadership positions in previous years, and is excited to continue expanding her experience with SADA. She is currently doing a clinical rotation at a local private practice in Arizona, and is interested in operating a private practice of her own one day. Kaiah’s audiologic interests include implantable amplification, vestibular diagnostics, and ototoxic monitoring. Outside of school and professional organizations, Kaiah owns a luxury bartending business and loves trying new coffee shops.
Blair Casey
Education Chair
My name is Blair Casey and I am second-year audiology student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I am currently the Education Chair on the 2025 SADA Board, and I am interested in private practice, hearing aids, and ABR. I have a bachelor's degree of Science in Communication Disorders from Arkansas State University.