Board of Directors

The governing body of the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) is the Board of Directors which is composed of members who represent academic programs, administrators, professional practice, and the public.

The Executive Director, who serves as Chief Operating Officer of the ACAE, is an ex-officio member of the ACAE Board of Directors. The Officers of the ACAE are the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer. These officers comprise the Executive Committee of the ACAE.

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ACAE Board of Directors

Carol Cokely, PhD
Carol Cokely, PhD
Chair, February 7, 2024 - December 31, 2026
University of Texas at Dallas
Laura-Gaeta-V2
Laura Gaeta, PhD
Vice-Chair, February 7, 2024 - December 31, 2026
California State University, Sacramento
Gail Whitelaw
Gail Whitelaw, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
The Ohio State University
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Ellen Price, PT, MEd
Public Member, October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Rupa Balachandran
Rupa Balachandran, PhD
Director, January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Veterans Administration
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Bettie Borton, AuD
Director, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Retired
David Brown, PhD
David Brown, PhD
Director, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Pacific University
Andrea Gohmert, AuD
Andrea Gohmert, AuD
Director, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
University of Texas at Dallas/Callier Center
Peter Ivory, PhD
Peter Ivory, PhD
Director, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
California State University, Los Angeles
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Joscelyn Martin, AuD
Director, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Mayo Clinic
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Christopher Spankovich, AuD, PhD, MPH
Director, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Past Officers and Board Members

ACAE recognizes these past officers and board members. Click below to learn more.

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Board Eligibility and Application

The ACAE solicits applications for new members of the ACAE Board of Directors beginning October 1 each year. Click below to learn more.

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Conflict of Interest Form

Each member of the ACAE Board of Directors is required to sign a Conflict of Interest Statement before joining the ACAE Board and on an annual basis thereafter. 

If you are a Board member and need to sign the Conflict of Interest Statement, click below. 

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