2025-2026 Board of Directors

Past-President: Lauren Kelly, Au.D.

Lauren Kelly, AuD received her Doctorate in Audiology from Northwestern University and her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Prior to joining Hearing Professionals of Illinois in 2019 and during her clinical training, Lauren gained experience working with patients at various hospitals in the area including Lake Forest Hospital, Lurie Children's Hospital, Jesse Brown VA and Northwestern Memorial. She also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University. 

Vice President of Education: Sam Schneider, Au.D.

Samantha Schneider, Au.D. (she/her) is a clinical audiologist at Endeavor Health. She completed her doctorate at Rush University and her externship at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Sam has served on the ILAA Student Board as a representative and as the Student Board Chair, and has also previously been a part of the conference planning committee. When she is not doing audiology-related things, Sam enjoys reading, running, traveling, and hanging out with her cats, Alfie and Polly. Contact the VP of Education.

Vice President of Communication & Marketing: Lex Berko, Au.D.

I am currently an audiologist at Jesse Brown VAMC, which is also where I completed my externship. I graduated from Northwestern's AuD program in 2022. Audiology is a second career for me, but has always been present in my life as my mother was also an audiologist. I was previously a writer and editor for a variety of digital publications, but in 2019, I left my 10-year-career to pursue this field as it combines my interests in science, sound, and serving others. 

Vice President of Government Affairs: Natalie McKee, Au.D.

Natalie M. McKee earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL and a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Salus University. Growing up with congenital hearing loss influenced her decision to pursue the field of Audiology and she feels that this personal experience allows her to better understand and assist the patients she sees. Dr. McKee purchased Bloomington-Normal Audiology in 2012, after 7 years of understudy with the original owner, Dr. Deborah Pitcher. BNA was the first private practice audiology clinic in Bloomington-Normal when it began in 1990; building a reputation of providing state-of-the art technology in audiology to Central Illinois. Dr. McKee is honored to continue BNA’s esteemed reputation. Contact the VP of Government Affairs.

Secretary: Ali Hyland, Au.D.

Dr. Ali Hyland is a pediatric audiologist at the University of Chicago Medicine. She specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations and interventions for children from newborns to age 21. She earned her B.A. in Audiology from Indiana University Bloomington and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Outside of clinic she enjoys spending time with her husband and cat in their new home in Downers Grove.

Treasurer: Megan Greenya, Au.D.

Megan K. Greenya, Au.D., PASC, F-AAA, is currently the e3 Diagnostic Sales Representative for Northern Illinois. She began her career 18 years ago in California as a clinical audiologist working in multi-specialty settings including Providence Speech & Hearing Center, Shohet Ear Associates and UCLA where her responsibilities included pediatric and adult diagnostics, hearing device dispensing, implants and vestibular assessment. She also spent five years of her career in the hearing device industry as a Pediatric Account Manager for Oticon. She returned to the Chicago area and worked clinically at University of Chicago and Community Hospital. Megan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Doctorate in Audiology from Rush University. Contact the Treasurer.

Member-At-Large: Megan Bradshaw, Au.D.

Audiologist for 30+ years. Worked in private practices, 29 years in a hospital setting and just recently changed to private practice in Naperville as of 9-1-23.

Member-At-Large: Emily Johnson, Au.D.

Emily Johnson, Au.D. is an audiologist at Advanced Audiology Consultants. Dr. Johnson graduated with her Doctor of Audiology degree from Rush University. She previously served as the VP of Education and conference planning chair for ILAA since 2022. Her clinical interests include amplification, CAPD, and tinnitus. She loves spending time with her friends and family outside of clinic.