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Advocacy Ambassador Program: State Policy Advocate Network (SPAN) Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CST
Location: Room 221 CD

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • TS

    Tina Stern, AuD

    University of Miami Health System

    Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

    • Presenter(s)

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    Joanne Zurcher, MPP (she/her/hers)

    Vice President of Government Relations and Policy
    American Academy of Audiology

    Disclosure(s): Financial - American Academy of Audiology: Employment (Terminated); Nonfinancial - No nonfinancial relationships to disclose

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    Michelle Moore, BA

    Manager of Government Relations
    American Academy of Audiology

    Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

The State Policy Advocate Network (SPAN) session provides an overview of the current legislative and regulatory issues shaping audiology. Academy staff will highlight recent state-level developments, emerging trends, and ongoing advocacy initiatives, offering participants a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities influencing the profession at the state level.

Following the presentation, attendees will engage in interactive roundtable discussions organized by issue area. These small-group conversations allow participants to share experiences from their states, compare strategies, examine what has worked well and challenges remaining, and explore common themes emerging nationwide. Designed to foster collaboration and strengthen state-focused advocacy, this session equips leaders with insights and peer-driven strategies to support effective policy engagement in their home states.