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A dispatch from The Audiology Project — filed

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Meet your new Executive DIRECTOR Dr. Jennifer D. Sherwood, AuD, CCC-A, accepted the role of Executive Director within The Audiology Project (TAP) starting Jan. 2026. I received my undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders from Central Michigan University and my Doctorate of Audiology from Nova Southeastern University....

Clinical Takeaway

No actionable change — this is an organizational leadership announcement with no direct clinical implications.

Why It Matters

Leadership transitions at advocacy organizations like TAP can shape the direction of interprofessional audiology policy and outreach efforts for years to come.

Key Points
  1. 01Dr. Jennifer D. Sherwood, AuD, CCC-A named new Executive Director of The Audiology Project.
  2. 02Appointment is effective January 2026.
  3. 03She succeeds outgoing Executive Director Dr. Kathy Dowd.
  4. 04TAP focuses on linking hearing and balance health with chronic disease management.
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