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Anna is a Product Manager for Strategic Platforms, specializing in hearing healthcare innovation, AI-enabled solutions, and future technology platforms. An audiologist by background, she combines customer insight, scientific expertise, and strategic product leadership to develop solutions that enhance hearing outcomes and user experiences. She is passionate about innovation, lifelong learning, and creating meaningful impact for hearing care professionals and people with hearing loss.

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In her previous role, Rachel Bishop, AuD, oversaw the commercial launch of various Phonak hearing solutions including custom in-the-ear (ITE) products as well as pediatric and power solutions. Dr. Bishop is a frequent audiology industry guest lecturer and has authored numerous publications investigating the effects of hearing instrument technology on improving patient outcomes. She received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of North Texas in 2013.

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At Sonova USA, Michael leads software solutions used by audiologists and patients with hearing loss. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University. He has previously held positions as a clinical audiologist specializing in telehealth and vestibular diagnostics.

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Jenna is an experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and internationally certified Listening & Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT) with almost 15 years experience working with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and their families. Jenna is passionate about every child having every opportunity to live their best life, and is an advocate for informed, empowered and evidence-based decision making. Jenna is currently researching the conversation and pragmatic skills of preschool children who are DHH through her PhD studies at The University of Sydney. She is the research and development officer at Little Allied Health who provide family-centred early intervention for children who are DHH in South Australia.

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Dr. Ellen Bothe is a psychologist and research associate within the Dementia and Ageing Domain of the Curtin University enAble Institute. Her translational research is focused on understanding and supporting the experiences of people with hearing loss in terms of cognition, mental wellbeing, and help seeking and decision making.

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Debbie started with Phonak in 2011 and is currently based out of Denver, Colorado. She received her BA in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her MA in Audiology from Northern Illinois University and her AuD from AT Still University. Debbie has been practicing audiology since 1996. She has experience in a variety of audiologic settings which include ENT, education, private practice, and manufacturing.

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Jon Brittian is a Clinical Trainer with Phonak covering Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, NorCal Alaska and Hawaii. He received his bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and then his Au.D. from Salus University. Prior to joining Phonak, Jon worked clinically at a children’s hospital as a pediatric audiologist as well as in a rural hospital setting providing care to people of all ages.

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Stephanie completed her clinical doctorate in audiology at the University of North Texas. She is a pediatric and cochlear implant audiologist at Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma City, dividing her time between clinical practice and research. Her current research focuses on the assessment and management of auditory challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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With his passion for audiology, Bernhard contributes to Phonak Global Audiology by managing Product Validation. The Product Validation team is responsible for making sure final products match the highest audiological standards and therefore, ready to be launched to the market. In our clinical studies, hearing solutions are tested by individuals who depend on them every day.

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Haley received her Doctorate of Audiology degree from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium in 2013. She worked as a clinical audiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for nine years, before joining the Phonak Clinical Training team in January 2023.

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Carolin works as Manager Scientific Marketing at Phonak Headquarters in Switzerland. In her role she translates complex scientific findings and audiological best practices into clear, concise communication for hearing care professionals around the globe. She is also responsible for "The Audiologist" podcast, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing through engaging interviews and discussions. Carolin holds a MAS in communication management and a B.A. in online journalism.

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Dr. Calloway is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of South Florida. She is a clinical audiologist and specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing disorders for adult and pediatric populations. She is also a Research Audiologist in the Auditory Rehabilitation & Clinical Trials Laboratory.

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