WEBINAR—OTC 101: Ask the Experts Series #4 – Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 2

Audiology professionals from Sonova and Jabra Hearing answer consumer questions about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Our OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series shares important information about this exciting new class of products from a range of perspectives for people who want to know more. The final two of four total webinars in this series provide an opportunity to “Meet the Manufacturers.”

For additional information and resource links, visit hearingloss.org/OTC

The HLAA HearingU OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series was funded by a grant from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation in support of its mission to strategically support programs that improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.

The mention or exclusion of goods or services is for educational purposes only and does not imply Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) endorsement or disapproval.

Presented by

Jessica Dancis

Senior Marketing Manager, Sonova

As senior marketing manager at Sonova, Jessica Dancis manages the Sennheiser Hearing portfolio, an innovative line up of early-entry devices. She is an experienced clinical audiologist with more than 16 years of experience in various roles at Sonova, including her previous role as national key account manager. Jessica is passionate about audiology, supporting hearing care providers and making a difference in the life of people by giving them access to technology that allows them to hear the world.

Katie Keese, Au.D., CCC-A

Remote Audiology Manager, Jabra Hearing

Katie Keese, Au.D., CCC-A, is a remote audiology manager at Jabra Hearing, leading a team of service-focused remote providers. She has worked in a variety of settings within the hearing industry, such as diagnostic testing, education and training, aural rehabilitation and hearing loss prevention. Since 2019, Katie has played an integral role in successfully developing and scaling a fully remote teleaudiology platform, currently providing over-the-counter hearing aids.

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Meredith Resnick

HLAA Director of Strategic Communications

Moderating this panel was Meredith Resnick, who has led the communications team at HLAA since 2022, with a focus on expanding its reach to empower the growing number of Americans with hearing loss. Her career spans decades working with top agencies to develop strategic content, messaging, brand awareness and integrated outreach campaigns for a range of nonprofit, corporate, government and media organizations.