Affiliate Representative Nominees

Vinaya Manchaiah

Professional Background
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (USA) and Director of Audiology at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCHealth) since Feb 2022. Prior to that he was the Jo Mayo Endowed Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences (Tenured) at the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, USA.

Past ISA activity:
Vinaya is the current Affiliate Representative. During his tenure he has increased the number of Affiliate members and overseen the Global Audiology Working Group especially the transition of Global Audiology content from the website to Wiki platform. He also serves as the associate editor for the International Journal of Audiology (IJA).

Presence at World Congress of Audiology meetings:
Vinaya participated in WCA 2016 (Canada) and WCA 2018 (South Africa) and has presented his work. He will chair a session at the 2024 WCA titled "Introduction to Global Audiology Initiative", chair the affiliate societies meeting, and will be presenting another session on hearing aids.

Contribution to hearing science/healthcare:

Vinaya is a clinician scientist currently directing audiology program at a large medical center. He has served in various academic, clinical and leadership roles. He has published over 250 manuscripts and authored 6 textbooks. He has significantly contributed to developing innovative interventions, particularly focusing on digital and internet-based programs that enhance accessibility to hearing healthcare. His work integrates psychological and behavioral perspectives, offering holistic management strategies for hearing-related conditions. His interdisciplinary approach and international collaborations have advanced the field of audiology and hearing science globally. He co-founded the Global Audiology imitative together with Prof. Ross Roeser which is now part of ISA.

Expected ISA contribution if re-elected to the board:

If re-elected, he will focus his efforts to continue to grow the affiliate and premium affiliate members for ISA, strengthen the relationship of affiliate members with ISA as well as promote Global Audiology initiative.


Joseph J Montano

Professional Background:
Joseph Montano is a Professor of Audiology and Director of Hearing and Speech at Weill Cornell Medicine. He received his Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University and M.A. from New York University. Dr. Montano is licensed as an Audiologist in New York State and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) through the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Past ISA activity:Past activity: 
Member; Invited presenter WCA 2018 Cape Town, 2024 Paris. A regular contributor to the International Journal of Audiology as an author and a reviewer.

Contribution to hearing science/healthcare:
He was awarded Honors of the Academy of Rehabilitation Audiology. In addition to numerous presentations and publications, he is the co-editor of the book Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation (3 editions). He served as ASHA VP Standards and Ethics in Audiology, Past President of ARA, and the NYS Speech Language and Hearing Association. He is currently the Chair-elect for the ASHA Certification Board.

Expected ISA contribution if elected to the board:
I have been fortunate to have been active in audiology-based professional organizations throughout my career. I have served on Boards of Directors, committees, educational programming boards and various leadership roles for the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA) American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the New York State Speech Language and Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) as well as entities such as the Ida Institute and the Hearing Rehabilitation Foundation.
As a participant in leadership groups, my goal has been to serve the members of the organization and represent the Audiology field to our colleagues and the public. This includes participating on committees, being involved in the creation and maintenance of standards, ethics and working toward a healthy future for the profession. I would look forward to advancing the goals of the ISA through full participation in board meetings, and activities.


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