Board of Director Committees

Advocacy
The Advocacy Committee identifies areas of interest within the membership and works to write evidence based guidance documents for member use. Topics are identified, then committee members volunteer to collaborate with fellow colleagues to produce the guidance. All documents are then reviewed and edited by the advocacy committee. The completed draft is sent to the EAA board for further review and comments. The BOD then votes to accept the document and post on the EAA website. We meet monthly via zoom and communicate as needed through email. We are all volunteers with families and jobs, so there is no strict timeline for document completion. We do the best we can!!

Interested in volunteering in the committee contact, Kathi Riley at [email protected]. 

Sub Committees

• EAA Certificate Committee
• Educational Audiology Awareness Week Committee
• The sub committee’s goal for Educational Audiology Awareness Week is to foster public awareness and knowledge of educational audiology services including the benefits that these essential services provide to children, their caregivers, and other professionals. Thus, the mission of this subcommittee is to educate stakeholders by enhancing interprofessional perceptions of educational audiology and strengthening community knowledge through promotion, outreach, and advocacy efforts.

Awards, Nominations, and Elections
The Awards, Nominations, and Elections Committee is responsible for overseeing the nomination and election processes within EAA. This includes managing the selection of award recipients, ensuring fair and transparent elections. The committee works to highlight deserving individuals and ensure that the election processes are conducted impartially and in accordance with established guidelines. The committee is also responsible for creating and promoting donation opportunities within EAA.

Interested in volunteering in the committee contact Alisha Jones at [email protected].

Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Committee is responsible for developing and promoting ongoing learning opportunities within EAA. This includes organizing professional development programs, such as webinars or workshops, to enhance skills, knowledge, and growth for members. The committee ensures that educational initiatives align with the EAA's goals and support members in their personal and professional advancement. The committee may also have opportunities to work closely with and/or on the Conference committee.

Interested in volunteering in the committee, contact Kate Jablonski at [email protected].

Membership and Public Relations
The Membership and Public Relations Committee focuses on growing and engaging the membership base while enhancing its public image. This includes recruiting new members, retaining current ones, and fostering strong relationships among members. The committee also develops communication strategies, promotes the EAA's initiatives, and ensures a positive presence in the community and beyond.

Interested in volunteering in the committee, contact Brianna Fink at [email protected]. 

Online Communications
The Online Communications Committee's primary goal is to share across social media platforms what activities the members of the EAA are engaging in and advocating. EAA has so many dedicated giving members that we would love to have volunteers help share upcoming events and the work we do in our communities and nationally. If you 1) love creating content in CANVA and 2) share your expertise and resources on the listserve to help our members, this committee is for you. We're hoping to expand to other platforms.

Professional Materials-Vacant

Publications
The Publication Committee is responsible for overseeing the creation, production, and distribution of EAA’s publications. This includes the EAR newsletters and EAA’s Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology (JEPRA). The committee ensures content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with the EAA’s mission, while maintaining high standards of quality and communication. The committee is also responsible for maintaining EAA’s partnerships with other organizations.

Interested in volunteering in the committee, contact Amy Bradbury at [email protected].

Conference
The conference committee supports the Conference Coordinator in generating ideas around the theme, speakers and topics for the conference. Committee members will review call for paper proposals and posters. Committee members may be assigned to work on specific conference planning tasks, such as planning of social events, identifying and contacting vendors, etc. These tasks would be assigned by the Conference Coordinator. The committee typically meets 1-4 times in a year prior to the conference. The committee consists of 4-12 EAA members. Members can join to assist with one conference or continue on the committee for planning of future conferences. Committee is formed every other year.

Interested in volunteering in the committee, contact Erin Dolin at [email protected].

Student Committee
The Student Committee is dedicated to increasing student involvement and providing tailored resources for those passionate about educational and pediatric audiology. Members participate in monthly meetings, advocate for these specialized fields, and collaborate on creating social media content to enhance engagement with EAA. Additionally, student committee members have the opportunity to work closely with EAA board members and contribute to various organizational committees, gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities.

Interested in volunteering in the committee, contact Haley Slack at [email protected].