Presenter Bios

Craig A. Buchman, M.D., is a world-renowned cochlear implant surgeon with broad research achievements in the field of hearing loss and rehabilitation. He recently chaired an international panel of 31...Craig A. Buchman, M.D., is a world-renowned cochlear implant surgeon with broad research achievements in the field of hearing loss and rehabilitation. He recently chaired an international panel of 31 cochlear implant experts that conducted the first Delphi Consensus process to establish minimum standards of care for adults with severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Dr. Buchman is the lead author of the International Consensus Paper on Cochlear Implant... Read More >

Daniela Ortiz Castaneda has worked in the financial services for more than five years in the Latin American corporate and North American project finance areas. Daniela joined SMBC’s portfolio management division...Daniela Ortiz Castaneda has worked in the financial services for more than five years in the Latin American corporate and North American project finance areas. Daniela joined SMBC’s portfolio management division in 2019.  Read More >

David Baldridge, Ph.D., is a deafened, cochlear implant user. Dr. Baldridge is a long-time HLAA member, and a member of the HLAA Task Force on Employment. He is a Toomey...David Baldridge, Ph.D., is a deafened, cochlear implant user. Dr. Baldridge is a long-time HLAA member, and a member of the HLAA Task Force on Employment. He is a Toomey Faculty Fellow and professor of management at Oregon State University. He has researched the workplace experiences of people with hearing loss for more than 20 years, published more than 25 articles and book chapters and made more than 100 conference... Read More >

Dr. David Andreaggi graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and received his doctor of audiology degree from Towson University. He performed his 4th year externship at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s...Dr. David Andreaggi graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and received his doctor of audiology degree from Towson University. He performed his 4th year externship at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Cochlear Implant Center as well as at a local private practice. Dave currently works as a staff audiologist at the Long Beach VA with special interest in redesigning workflow in order to not only maximize patient access, but also create... Read More >

David Rice graduated in 2009 from Catholic University of America with a degree in psychology, with a focus on social stigmas of people with Intellectual Disabilities.  He has been at...David Rice graduated in 2009 from Catholic University of America with a degree in psychology, with a focus on social stigmas of people with Intellectual Disabilities.  He has been at National Institutes of Health (NIH) since October 2009., where he is currently serving as the acting branch director for the Special Emphasis Programs.  Being deaf since the age of 4, he has a strong interest in Disability Community. His work... Read More >

Since 1992 Deanna Baker, RMR, FAPR, has provided remote and onsite CART and captioning services for HLAA and its Conventions; she also recruits and schedules CART captioners for all of...Since 1992 Deanna Baker, RMR, FAPR, has provided remote and onsite CART and captioning services for HLAA and its Conventions; she also recruits and schedules CART captioners for all of the sessions at Convention. At the NCRA convention in 2005, Deanna was honored with being named a Fellow in the Academy of Professional Reporters. Deanna has been a member and trainer of the National Court Reporter’s Association Realtime Certification Committee,... Read More >

Derek Lee is an analytics professional passionate about driving business decision-making. He currently serves as a Data Insights Scientist at Verana Health and is the chair of HLAA Young Adults...Derek Lee is an analytics professional passionate about driving business decision-making. He currently serves as a Data Insights Scientist at Verana Health and is the chair of HLAA Young Adults Hear. He completed his bachelor’s degree from Stanford and his master’s degree from UCLA. Read More >

Diane Nens received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1985, and her master’s degree in audiology from the University of Akron in 1987. Her clinical...Diane Nens received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1985, and her master’s degree in audiology from the University of Akron in 1987. Her clinical experience includes diagnostic testing, hearing aid dispensing, and counseling. Diane joined hi HealthInnovations in 2012. Her roles there include corporate leadership, as well as audiologist serving the Detroit area. She is an advocate for hearing health education and has been featured on... Read More >

Diane Burstein is a Deputy Bureau Chief of the Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.  As Deputy Bureau Chief, Ms. Burstein helps to oversee the FCC’s accessibility policies and programs.  Ms....Diane Burstein is a Deputy Bureau Chief of the Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.  As Deputy Bureau Chief, Ms. Burstein helps to oversee the FCC’s accessibility policies and programs.  Ms. Burstein joined the FCC in May 2019.  Prior to that, she was a Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, where she was responsible for accessibility matters.  Ms. Burstein also served as NCTA’s... Read More >

Don Doherty is a retired Marine Corps combat Veteran (1965-1987) who lost his hearing in Vietnam. He has worn hearing aids since June 1970 and received a cochlear implant in...Don Doherty is a retired Marine Corps combat Veteran (1965-1987) who lost his hearing in Vietnam. He has worn hearing aids since June 1970 and received a cochlear implant in 2020. He retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2016 after 25 years’ service.  He was the education specialist for the National Chaplain Training Center which served more than 1,100 Department of Veterans Affairs Chaplains at over 153 Veterans... Read More >