HLAA Staff

Amanda Watson joined HLAA as the meeting planner in November of 2018. Originally from Chicago, Amanda graduated from Miami University of Ohio before relocating to the DC area. Amanda came...Amanda Watson joined HLAA as the meeting planner in November of 2018. Originally from Chicago, Amanda graduated from Miami University of Ohio before relocating to the DC area. Amanda came to HLAA with a background in planning conventions for associations and was drawn to HLAA because of its impact on people’s lives. Amanda is excited to plan HLAA annual Conventions that bring people with hearing loss together to meet, learn,... Read More >

Niaz joined the HLAA staff in the fall of 2016 as Meeting Planner. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor of arts degree in communications,...Niaz joined the HLAA staff in the fall of 2016 as Meeting Planner. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor of arts degree in communications, with a concentration on public relations. Read More >

Ronnie Adler has been an HLAA member since 1988 and was involved with three HLAA Chapters in New York and Connecticut. She joined the staff of HLAA in 2006 working...Ronnie Adler has been an HLAA member since 1988 and was involved with three HLAA Chapters in New York and Connecticut. She joined the staff of HLAA in 2006 working to develop the new Walk4Hearing program. Ronnie is a leader of the HLAA All Generations Chapter in Pennsylvania. In 2007, was recognized with a national Oticon Focus on people award for her advocacy to create awareness about hearing loss in... Read More >

Barbara Kelley became executive director in March 2016. Hired by Founder Rocky Stone in 1988, Barbara has been a part of the organization’s growth, serving as editor for the award-winning...Barbara Kelley became executive director in March 2016. Hired by Founder Rocky Stone in 1988, Barbara has been a part of the organization’s growth, serving as editor for the award-winning magazine for more than 28 years. Her position as editor allowed her to influence attitudes, establish lexicon, and give people credible, reliable and timely information, and support, through the printed word. She has also helped manage the office team, served... Read More >

Lise Hamlin joined the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) national staff as director of public policy in April 2008. Ms. Hamlin, who has a hearing loss herself, has worked...Lise Hamlin joined the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) national staff as director of public policy in April 2008. Ms. Hamlin, who has a hearing loss herself, has worked as an advocate for people with hearing loss for 25 years. She currently represents HLAA on federal advisory committees such as the FCC’s Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) and TSA’s Disability and Multicultural Coalition, industry advisory groups, including AT&T’s Advisory Panel... Read More >