
PAA and ADA Present Lobbying 101 Webinar on Tuesday, February 25th at Noon EASTERN
The Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology (PAA) and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) are teaming up to deliver Lobbying 101: AuDvocating for Public Policies that Advance Patient Care, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
This one-hour webinar will equip audiologists with practical strategies to lobby for legislation to improve access to and coverage of audiology services and hearing aids. Participants will learn how to navigate legislative processes, craft compelling messages, and build relationships with state and federal legislators. The course will feature real-word case studies that emphasize the importance of communicating the value of audiology care and using patient-centered stories to influence policy change.
Learning Outcomes:
- Course attendees will be able to identify and describe legislative issues that will impact audiologists and their patients in 2025.
- Course attendees will be able to list three strategies for developing persuasive advocacy messaging to effectively communicate the value of audiology services to legislators and stakeholders.
- Course attendees will be able to identify and contact their state and federal legislators to advocate for public policy issues that improve access to and coverage of audiology services and hearing aids.
WHAT: Lobbying 101: AuDvocating for Public Policies that Advance Patient Care
WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) EASTERN Time
WHERE: Online Webinar/Zoom
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy's Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.
Meet the Presenters:
Jill S. McClelland, Au.D.

Dr. Jill McClelland is the Manager of Audiology for the Penn State Health System, Instructor of Otolaryngology at the Penn State College of Medicine, and Adjunct Instructor at the Penn State University - Harrisburg. She serves on the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology's (PAA) Governmental Affairs and Educational Committees as well as the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention's South Central Professional Learning Community. She is the mother/stepmother of three boys and would like a nap.
Jim Shafer, Au.D.

Dr. Jim Shafer has more than years of private practice experience and currently serves as Chair for the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology (PAA) Government Affairs Committee. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University, Master of Science degree from Temple University and Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences, a division of AT Still University of Health sciences, the oldest Osteopathic University in the nation.
Jana Brown, Au.D.

Jana Brown, founder of Allegany Hearing & Balance Center, was awarded a Doctor of Audiology degree in 2004, from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona. She also holds a Master of Science degree from West Virginia University. Dr. Brown was recently appointed to a four year term by Maryland’s Governor, Wes Moore, to be on the Maryland Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, and Music Therapy. Dr. Brown currently serves as a Director-at-Large on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA).
Karen Lemme, Au.D.

Dr. Karen Lemme is the founder and owner of Lemme Audiology. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from Juniata College before moving on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Audiology from Bloomsburg University. Karen earned her Doctor of Audiology Degree from Salus University.
Ted Mowatt, CAE

With over 30 years experience in government affairs and advocacy, Ted knows how to bridge the gap between his clients’ worlds and government. A second-generation lobbyist and association executive, Ted has a reputation as a listener who takes the time to learn about his clients and translate their needs and concerns into the language policy-makers understand. Ted currently serves as Vice President of Wanner & Associates and the lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology (PAA).
Stephanie Czuhajewski, MPH, CAE

Stephanie Czuhajewski is the Executive Director of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), where she oversees government affairs and strategic advocacy initiatives to serve ADA members and their patients. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Sullivan University. In 2024, Czuhajewski received the Salus University Presidential Medal of Honor recognizing her longstanding service to the audiology community.