Announcing the CAA 2026 Board of Directors

The California Academy of Audiology is pleased to introduce the 2026 Board of Directors. Together, this group of dedicated professionals will help guide CAA’s efforts to advance the profession of audiology through advocacy, education, and leadership. Each Director brings a unique perspective and a depth of clinical, academic, and professional experience that will support CAA’s continued growth and impact across California.

We are grateful to our returning Directors for their ongoing commitment, institutional knowledge, and continued service, and we are excited to welcome our new Directors, who bring fresh ideas and energy to the Board. This blend of continuity and new leadership strengthens CAA as we move forward in 2026 and beyond.

Please join us in welcoming the members of the 2026 CAA Board of Directors and in thanking all who have stepped forward to serve our organization.


President Lizette Montes	Past President Melissa Garafalo-Culmer	President-Elect Kristine Dabu	Treasurer Gail Amornpongchai	Secretary Natalie Grigsby

Legislative Liaison Marcia Raggio	Legislative Liaison Linda Farrow	Membership Chair Danielle Hall	Communications Co-Chair Paige Townsend	Communications Co-Chair Melanie Rosenblatt

Conference Co-Chair Kristine Dabu	Conference Co-Chair Molly Kinder	Continuing Education Co-Chair Michelle Louie	Continuing Education Co-Chair Ali Nachman	Industry Representative Suzanne Rotan

Central CA Representative Dianne Rich	Northern CA Representative Jo Powner	Southern CA Representative Blaise Pfaffman	Academic Program Liaison Alaina Bassett	Audiology Specialty Liaison Kristi Mendoza