(Lexington, Ky.)—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), is pleased to announce that Kim Cavitt, Au.D., has been elected to serve as its President for the 2014-2015 program year.
“Dr. Cavitt brings the perfect mix of knowledge, passion and dedication to ADA that will ensure it continues to provide unrivaled resources and advocacy for its members and the broader audiology community,” said ADA Executive Director, Stephanie Czuhajewski, CAE. “She epitomizes the thoughtful, forward-thinking approach that is necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered audiologic care.”
Dr. Cavitt was installed as ADA President during the Annual Member Business Meeting on Friday, November 7th.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve as President of the leading national professional association committed to the autonomous practice of audiology and driven by best business and clinical practices,” said Dr. Cavitt. “I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and our members to advance ADA’s mission and the profession of audiology.”
About Dr. Cavitt
Since 2001, Dr. Cavitt has operated her own Audiology consulting firm, Audiology Resources, Inc., located in Chicago, Illinois. Audiology Resources provides comprehensive operational and reimbursement consulting services to hearing healthcare clinics, providers, organizations, buying groups, and manufacturers who want to be better equipped to compete in the managed care and healthcare arenas. She received both a B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences and an M.A. in Audiology from Indiana University in 1989 and 1991 respectively. She received her Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D.) from Salus University in 2005. In addition to her service on the ADA board of directors, Dr. Cavitt is a member of the State of Illinois Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensure Board, and is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University. She is also a contributing editor for AudiologyOnline.
About the Academy of Doctors of Audiology
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiologic care. ADA provides programming, services and resources to audiologists and students who are, or who desire to be autonomous practitioners. Visit www.audiologist.org for more information.
