Administration

Suzanne has worked at Listen and Talk since October 2007. Prior to holding that post, she served on the Listen and Talk Board of Trustees for over 9 years. Suzanne holds her BA in Audiology from The George Washington University, her MS in Audiology from Columbia University and her Ph.D. in Hearing Sciences from University of Washington. Suzanne maintains her certification in Audiology. From 1991-2000 she was Director of Audiology and Director of Cochlear Implants at Virginia Mason Medical Center. In addition, during that time, Suzanne was a clinical and associate professor at the University of Washington, focusing on areas of aural rehabilitation.

Maura has worked at Listen and Talk since 1996 after starting in auditory-oral and auditory-verbal settings in 1990. She holds her BA in Deaf Education from Fontbonne University and her MA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Texas, San Antonio. Maura is also a Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist. As Educational Director she also provides early intervention, auditory-verbal therapy, and educational consultations. Maura has presented and contributed to publications on the topics of auditory-verbal therapy and the development of listening and spoken language in children with all degrees of hearing loss.

Barbara has worked at Listen and Talk since October 2007. She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She spent a number of years in Washington D.C. working on state legislative issues and raising money for a Political Action Committee. Most recently, Barbara served as Development Director for a local health and social services non-profit organization, specializing in donor communications and special events.

Katie has worked at Listen and Talk since July 2008. She graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Anthropology. She has worked for the Education Outreach Registration Department at the University of Washington as well as for DigiPen Institute of Technology as a Student Affairs Assistant.