OVERVIEW OF NATIONALÌýSAAÌý
Founded in 2009 theÌýis a pre-professional organization for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in audiology. The student academy ofÌýaudiology is a student led organizationÌýsupported by student volunteers to represent theÌýstudentÌývoice.ÌýSAA servesÌýtoÌýrepresentÌýthe collectiveÌývoices of audiology students and isÌýcommitted to serving students of all backgrounds byÌýadvancingÌýtheÌýrights, interests, and welfare ofÌýstudents. Through SAA students have the ability to promote and advance the profession of audiology. SAA members enjoy access to several resourcesÌýincluding:Ìý
- Leadership Resources
- Student and Career ResourcesÌý
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ResourcesÌý
OVERVIEW OF CU BOULDER SAA CHAPTER
SAA at the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ is a recognized student-led group within the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences department at CU.ÌýThe mission of the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬÌýSAA chapterÌýis to serve as a collective voice for undergraduate and graduate students at the university interested in pursuing a career in audiology. In previous yearsÌýCU's SAA Chapter was recognized by the National Student Academy of Audiology as the National Chapter Challenge Champion for Education and Advocacy. In 2017 theyÌýreceived the Humanitarian, Education, and Awareness Resources (HEAR) grant that allowed them to provide education about noise induced hearing loss as well as materials to support the chapter's earplug program.ÌýCU's SAA chapter meets once a month during the fall and spring semesters and holds monthly social and educational events for its members.ÌýPlease join us at our upcoming meetings or events or for more informationÌýcontact us.
People
Board MembersÌý |
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President: Mara SmithÌý |
Vice President: Elency Valle-OrtegaÌý |
Secretary: Victoria RiveraÌý |
Treasurer:ÌýGraham GansarÌý |
Social/Education Chair: Madison Romero |
Colorado Academy of Audiology Student Representative: Ana SanchezÌý |
Graduate and Professional Student Government Representative: Vanessa Lucero |
Undergraduate Representative: Chloe Tierney |
Professional Resources
ASHA is a national professional organization for audiologist, speech-language pathologist, speech, language, and hearingÌýscientist, and students.ÌýFor more information visit the
AAA is a national professional organization for audiologist and future audiologist nationwide and is the largest professional organization of, by and for audiologist. For more information visit the