The HLAA California State Association has many committees that serve specific purposes and needs of the hearing loss community. Committees can range from statewide advocacy efforts to meeting the internal needs of our governing board of directors.
Advocacy
Chairperson: Nanci Linke-Ellis
Members: Meg Wallhegen, Alan Katsura, Katie Wright
A committee to pass much-needed legislation to benefit the hearing loss community.
Education—Chapter Leaders
Chairperson: Toni Barrient
Members: Katie Wright
This committee creates and hosts monthly online meetings to support chapter leaders.
Nominations
Chairperson: Nanci Linke-Ellis
Members: Laura Gaeta, Heather Lehr
This group manages and oversees annual elections.
Virtual Meetings
Chairperson: Katie Wright
Members: Toni Barrient
Monthly, state-wide webinars on a variety of topics to support and educate the California hearing loss community.
Website
Chairperson: Heather Lehr
Members: Toni Barrient, Tim Browning, Liz Lesan, Katie Wright, Alan Katsura
This team is creating a new and improved HLAA-CA website to be launched Spring 2022.
Database
Chairperson: Rich Osborne
Members: Tim Browning, Alan Katsura
Create and maintain state-wide HLAA database.
Social Media
Chairperson: Laura Gaeta
Members: Heather Lehr, Katie Wright
Creates content for and maintains HLAA-CA social media platform.
Fundraising
Chairperson: TBD
Members: TBD
A group that plans our annual fundraising Tech Expo and other fundraising efforts.