The American Academy of Audiology is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of Distinguished Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology (DFAAA), a prestigious honor recognizing Academy members who made exemplary contributions to the profession and demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing audiology.

We invite you to join us in congratulating the first class of DFAAA recipients, who span multiple specialties and settings.

  • Samuel Atcherson, PhD
  • Meagan Bachmann, AuD, MHL
  • Jodi Baxter, AuD
  • Bopanna Ballachanda, PhD
  • Samuel N. Bittel, AuD
  • Erica Friedland, AuD
  • Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH
  • Amit Gosalia, AuD
  • Melissa E. Heche, AuD
  • Lindsey Jorgensen, AuD, PhD
  • Wafaa Kaf, PhD
  • Nichole Kingham, AuD
  • Maryrose McInerney, PhD
  • Adam Mehlenbacher, AuD
  • Zarin Mehta, PhD
  • Carrie Meyer, AuD
  • Jessica J. Messersmith, PhD
  • Tricia Scaglione, AuD
  • Robert M. Traynor, EdD
  • Ursula Findlen, PhD

Thank you to these distinguished members for their leadership, service, and contributions to the field of audiology. Information about the James F. Jerger Program of Distinction and the DFAAA designation can be found on the Academy website. The next cycle will open in January 2026.

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