Division for Audiological Affairs
Angi Martin-Prudent - Vice President
Audiology Committee
The Audiology Committee of ISHA represents the specialized needs of speech & hearing professionals as they relate to hearing and balance disorders and acts to inform and educate members, policymakers, and the public on these issues.
2023-2024 Roster
- Angi Martin-Prudent, Chair
- Mike Sharp
- Tena L. McNamara
2023-2024 Committee Goals
- Expand Membership
- Increase membership and active participation of young professionals (First five years in
- practice)
- Conduct needs assessment
- ii. Determine "why" or reason they did/did not pursue membership
- iii. Examine professionals' knowledge of ISHA benefits/services
- iv. Hold social events to connect young professionals
- Increase participation of professionals working in Illinois
- Conduct listening tours in regions of the state to hear from the membership and
- those who are not members.
- Investigate how we can collaborate with ILAA
- Meet with ILAA members (Board) to determine concerns, needs, and how to form a better
- working relationship
- Increase Audiology offerings at ISHA Convention
- Increase Audiology presentations/course offerings at ISHA Convention
- Consider offering/increasing online CEUs
- Create “package” that includes requirements for lisc. & ASHA
- Investigate working with ILAA to merge conferences