"The success of our first Women in Audiology conference demonstrated the need for innovative and relevant knowledge-sharing opportunities that speak directly to the needs of women professionals in hearing care." said Peer Lauritsen, President of Oticon, Inc. "Women in hearing healthcare represent an estimated 70 percent of the profession. This conference provides an opportunity for them to connect, learn and support one another as they work toward creating meaningful change in their professional and personal lives."
Linda Ellerbee and Peer Lauritsen
Women in Audiology 2009 Group Photo
Presentations by outstanding women in business and audiology included financial planning expert Marcia Bloernendaal's "Creating an Action Plan: What Every Woman Should Know," focusing on the factors that make the financial world of women unique. Sharon Sandridge, Ph.D., Director, Audiology Clinical Services and Co-Director, Audiology Research Lab and Tinnitus Management Center at Cleveland Clinic, explored the aging process from the perspective of both the practitioner and the patient and offered guidelines for aging well. Gail Whitelaw, Ph.D., Clinic Director at The Ohio State University, discussed leadership theories that apply to women and outlined skill sets to grow leadership abilities.
Workshops and breakout sessions throughout the two-day conference covered a range of topics from marketing in a challenging economic climate to understanding how personality impacts professional and person relationships. A workshop on eco-friendly offices provided strategies for making office environments greener and healthier.
For more information on the conference contact WomenInAudiology@oticonusa.com.
