The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 4 p.m. Tuesday through 4 a.m. Wednesday. Beware of hazardous conditions on campus, including downed trees and branches. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió un aviso de viento a partir de las 4 p.m. De martes a miércoles a las 4 a.m. Tenga cuidado con las condiciones peligrosas en el campus, incluidos árboles y ramas caídos.
Faculty members at the School of Audiology are highly regarded teachers, audiologists, and researchers who bring diverse backgrounds and multi-faceted interests to the AuD program.
David Brown, PhD joined Pacific University in August 2012. Dr. Brown previously served as Director of Audiological Research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and was also on the faculty at University of Cincinnati in Ohio. His areas of specialty include otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response diagnostics, newborn hearing screening, and pediatric audiologic diagnostics, with a strong research interest in simulation technology.
Beth graduated with a BS in Business and Merchandising from Baker University in Baldwin City, KS in 1992. She worked in Hotel Event Management for many years before landing in Forest Grove School District where she most recently worked in their business office. She joined the School of Audiology team in November of 2018.
Dr. Bryan Greenaway joined the Pacific University School of Audiology in September of 2021 as an assistant professor. Dr. Greenaway received bachelor’s degrees in psychology and speech and hearing sciences before completing his doctorate in audiology at Pacific in 2019. Prior to joining Pacific, he worked as a private practice clinical audiologist for two years, specializing in adult amplification and tinnitus management.
Dr. Briana Hester joined the Pacific University School of Audiology faculty in January 2024 as an Assistant Professor. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University, Sacramento and received her Doctorate of Audiology from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Her clinical interests include pediatric diagnostics and amplification, cochlear implants, and hearing healthcare equity.
M. Samantha Lewis, PhD, Professor of Audiology joined Pacific University in July 2017, after having spent almost 15 years engaged in auditory research.
Dr. Katy Mawson joined the Pacific University Pacific EarClinic in January 2024 as the Clinic Director. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno and received her Doctorate of Audiology from Idaho State University. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. She is a Fellow and board certified by the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She is the current Portland-area representative on the board of the Oregon Academy of Audiology.
Carmel Nicol is the Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Program Admissions & Advisor Relations and is the Audiology Admissions Counselor. Carmel is a Pacific University Bachelor of Social Work '16 and Master of Social Work '17 alumna. Carmel has worked within the healthcare and education settings in her career and has found admissions gives her the perfect balance of her passions counseling healthcare students. In her role, she counsels prospective students to become the most competitive applicants for the program, leads current student ambassadors, and works with the audiology admissions committee.
Dr. Jennifer Ratigan joined the Pacific University School of Audiology in August of 2023. Dr. Ratigan received her bachelor’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Deaf Studies from the University of Arizona before completing her Doctorate of Audiology at Gallaudet University, and residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
Leigh G Schaid, AuD, joined Pacific University in 2014. She completed her doctoral degree at Indiana University, and then went on to practice in a variety of settings prior to entering academia. Her practice areas include pediatric diagnostics, auditory evoked potentials, and amplification. Her research interests include pediatric audiology as well as holistic review for admissions, equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging in health professions education.
Keagan Weis joined the School of Audiology as the Clinical Education Specialist in August of 2023. Keagan graduated from Pacific University in 2021 with a BA in Media Arts with an emphasis on Graphic Design and Film/Video.
Trent Westrick, AuD joined Pacific University in 2014. His interests include adult audiologic diagnostics, amplification, cerumen management, and psychosocial aspects of hearing impairment. Dr. Westrick completed a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Minnesota and a Doctor of Audiology degree at The Ohio State University.
