Brenna Carroll, AuD, ABA Certified

Dr. Brenna Carroll has spent the past 19 years practicing as a clinical audiologist in the Seattle area. In addition to seeing diagnostic and rehabilitative patients, she works as director of audiology at Swedish Medical Group. She is also a preceptor for audiology students completing clinical rotations and enjoys mentoring the next generation of professionals. She studied at the University of Washington, earning a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences and a master’s degree and doctorate in audiology from the institution.

Dr. Carroll has held multiple volunteer positions within the American Academy of Audiology. She is past-chair of the Professional Development Council and served as program chair in 2023 when the Academy’s annual conference was held in Seattle.

She also served as chair of the American Academy of Audiology Foundation (AAAF) from 2017–2019 and held the position of Development Chair for the AAAF from 2015-2017. She was on the AAAF Board prior to serving on the Foundation’s Executive Committee. During her time with the AAAF, she was involved in reviewing legacy Foundation activities to ensure a contemporary direction that aligned with the American Academy of Audiology’s strategic mission.

In addition to her work with the AAAF, she formerly chaired the Business Enhancement Strategies and Techniques (BEST) Committee for the American Academy of Audiology. She was also a member of the 2016 Planning Committee for the American Academy of Audiology Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and chaired the Learning Module Subcommittee. She was selected to participate in the 2010 Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference by the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Carroll is a strong proponent of professional advocacy and met with Senator Patty Murray (ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee) on behalf of the American Academy of Audiology in Washington State to advocate for renewal of Early Hearing-loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention (EHDDI) legislation when it was being re-evaluated in 2016.

Locally, Dr. Carroll has served as both president and treasurer of the Washington State Academy of Audiology. She is also a distinguished fellow of the National Academies of Practice.