Jen Smart, Ph.D. CCC-A
AUDIOLOGIST
director of audiology at gvsu
Dr. Smart received her doctor of Philosophy from James Madison University. She holds an audiology license in Michigan and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Prior to moving to Michigan, she was the Audiology Graduate Program Director at Towson University and was an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She has authored numerous research publications, book chapters, scholarly presentation, and funded research grants.
Areas of specialization include:
- Diagnostic audiology
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
- Tinnitus
- Hidden Hearing Loss
- Cochlear Implants
She has worked extensively with Special Olympics and considers herself a staunch advocate for individuals with intellectual disability. She loves spending time with family and friends.
Kara Hotaling, AU.D. CCC-A
AUDIOLOGIST
COORDINATOR OF audiology CLINICAL EDUCATION at gvsu
Dr. Hotaling received her doctor of Audiology from University of Florida, and is licensed to practice audiology in Michigan. She also achieved her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Areas of specialization include:
- Diagnostic audiology
- Auditory Rehabilitation
- Audiologic Counseling
- Hearing in Children
- Clinical Instrumentation
She has clinical experiences in a variety of audiology settings and has even worked as a Quality Control Specialists in the pharmaceutical industry. She loves trivia games and visiting amusement parks.
Nicole V. Kreisman, Ph.D. CCC-A
AUDIOLOGIST
Dr. Kreisman earned her doctor of Philosophy from University of Florida. She holds audiology licensure in Michigan and the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has many years of experience, particularly with individuals requiring hearing aids.
Areas of specialization include:
- Amplification
- Hearing Assistive Technologies
- Tinnitus
- Hearing Loss and Quality of Life
- Psychosocial Impact of Decreased Hearing
- Geriatric Audiology
Dr. Kreisman loves traveling, books of all kinds, singing, and spending time with family and friends.
