Division for Audiological Affairs

Heidi Ramrattan - 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.

2024-2025 Roster

• Heidi Ramrattan, Chair
• Angi Martin-Prudent
• Tena L. McNamara
• Courtney Baker
• Marnie Pomeroy
• Leslie Engstrand-Guca

2024-2025 Committee Goals

• Epand Membership

                 a. Increase membership and active participation of young professionals (First five years in practice)

                           i. 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

                b. Increase participation of professionals workin in Illinois

                           i. Reach out to professionals across the state to hear from the membership and those who are not members.

• Investigate how we can collaborate with ILAA

                 a. Identify a contact person to discuss collaboration

                 b.Meet with ILAA members (Board) to determine concerns, needs, and how to form a better working relationship

                 c. Investigate working with ILAA to merge conferences

• Increase Audiology offerings at the ISHA Convention

                 a. Increase Audiology presentations/course offerings at the ISHA Convention

                 b. Consider offering/increasing online CEUs