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October 1, 2025

Meet the Academy Board of Directors

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The American Academy of Audiology is proud to announce its Board of Directors, a group of dedicated leaders guiding the profession forward and ensuring the Academy continues to advance audiology through education, advocacy, and innovation.

I am honored and excited to serve as president of the Academy. Our incoming board is highly accomplished and represents the full breadth and depth of our membership. They embody the vision and dedication of past generations of audiologists who worked tirelessly to build the Academy into the institution it is today. Truly, we stand on the shoulders of giants.”

David Zapala, PhD, Academy President

Executive Committee

President

David Zapala, PhD

President-Elect

Jamie Bogle, AuD
Jamie Bogle, AuD, PhD

Past President

Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH

Members-at-Large (Term Ending September 30, 2026)

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Kwame Curtis, AuD
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Wafaa Kaf, PhD
Meagan Bachmann, AuD

Members-at-Large (Term Ending September 30, 2027)

Brenna Carroll, AuD
Maria Pomponio, AuD
Greta Stamper, AuD, PhD

Members-at-Large (Term Ending September 30, 2028)

Rebecca M. Lewis, AuD, PH.D
Rebecca Lewis, AuD, PhD, ABA Certified
Patricia Mazzullo, AuD
Bre Myers, AuD, PhD

Ex-Officio

Patrick Gallagher, MBA – Executive Director, American Academy of Audiology


SAA President

Hector Sanchez – University of Utah

The Academy extends sincere thanks to these leaders for their service, vision, and commitment to the field of audiology.

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