Meet the AIB Staff
Richard E. Gans, PhD
Founder and CEO
Founder and CEO of The American Institute of Balance, one of the largest balance centers in the USA, Dr. Gans received his PhD from…
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Kim Rutherford, PT, DSc, COMT
Vice President of Education and Professional Services
Dr. Rutherford obtained her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from the University of Missouri and her Doctorate of Science (DSc) in Physical Therapy from…
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Brittany Fauble, AuD, Board Certified, CCC-A
VP of Clinical Services
Dr. Brittany Fauble received her Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) and her Master of Science (MS) in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences from Gallaudet University, and completed her undergraduate coursework at…
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Alison D’Alessandro, PT, DPT, NCS
Director of Rehabilitation
Dr. Alison D’Alessandro received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from the University…
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Joseph Sakumura, AuD, Board Certified, CCC-A
Chief Science Officer
Dr. Joseph Sakumura, received the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center and his undergraduate from the University of Kansas….
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Alyssa VanderVeen, AuD, Board Certified, CCC-A
Director of CSC Relations
Dr. Alyssa Steinweis received her Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) from Nova Southeastern University and completed her undergraduate coursework at Ithaca College in Public and Community…
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Christina Coppola, Au.D., CCC-A
University Liaison
Dr. Christina Coppola received the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from University of South Florida and her undergraduate from the University of Central Florida. She…
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Francesca “Frankie” Blasio, Au.D., CCC-A
Audiologist
Dr. Francesca (Frankie) Blasio received her Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) and her Master of Science (MS) in Audiology from The University of Tennessee. She obtained…
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D’Essence Hampton, AuD
Audiologist
Dr. Hampton received her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from Samford University…
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Carmen Romero, AuD
International Liaison
Dr. Romero Mulino received her Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) from Pacific University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. She completed her…
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Lynn Sumerson, DO
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Professor Emeritus – Otolaryngology Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Viv Song
AuD Resident
Viv Song is a 4th year resident from The University of Kansas Medical Center. They completed their Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Tulsa…
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Gabi Rosenwald
AuD Resident
Gabi Rosenwald is a fourth-year Doctor of Audiology Candidate from the University of Kansas – Medical Center. She double majored in her undergraduate career, earning degrees in both Psychology and Speech-Language-Hearing…
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Josephine Fernandez
AuD Resident
Josephine Fernandez is an Au.D. resident from The University of Cincinnati. She received her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Spanish from The University of Pittsburgh…
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