EUGENE, OREGON — The Center for Hearing Access, a national advocacy and education initiative of The John G. Shedd Institute in Eugene, Oregon, announced that Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens has joined the organization as Hearing Access Advocate, effective June 1, 2026. Dr....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable change — this is a personnel announcement with no clinical implications.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Dr. Sterkens' formal appointment may amplify national advocacy efforts aimed at improving hearing accessibility standards in public and professional settings.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens started as Hearing Access Advocate on June 1, 2026.
- 02She joins the Center for Hearing Access, a national advocacy initiative.
- 03The Center is operated by The John G. Shedd Institute in Eugene, Oregon.
- 04Her role focuses on hearing access advocacy and education.
