Stacey Winkler, Au.D.

Dr. Winkler specializes in cochlear implants, medical audiology and hearing aids for patients of all ages. She earned her Doctor of Audiology from AT Still University of Health Sciences, her Master of Arts in Audiology from the University of Pittsburgh and her Bachelor of Arts in Hearing and Speech Sciences from Ohio University. Her fellowship…
James O. Dye

James O. Dye is an accomplished health care executive with nearly three decades of industry experience, including more than 15 years in leadership and management roles. Since 2017, Dye has served as president & CEO for Columbus Speech & Hearing, where he leads the non-profit’s efforts to provide critical speech and audiology services to clients…
Abbey Bavaro, Au.D.

Abbey began her role as the Director of Audiology for Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2024. After graduating from Case Western University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences, she earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium. Her specialties as a provider include diagnostic services and dispensing hearing aids. When it comes…
Amber Farroux

Amber Farroux is a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience as a Human Resources Professional with an emphasis on Organizational Development, Talent Management, Performance Management and Employee Development. Amber has a strong background working with non-profits. She loves empowering others to achieve their highest level of potential and success. She earned her bachelor’s…
Elina Frank, Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Frank joined Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2023. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Vanderbilt University, where she distinguished herself by receiving the prestigious Best Capstone Award. In addition, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech & Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University. Dr. Frank’s expertise includes services for pediatrics and…
Beth Wolford
Michele Ringle
Bobby Ringle
Emily Sansom, Au.D.

Dr. Sansom joined Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2022. She earned her Doctor of Audiology and bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University. Dr. Sansom leads our senior options program. She specializes in audiologic evaluations and hearing aid fitting/dispensing in adults.
Megan Alston, Au.D.

Dr. Alston joined Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2022. She earned her Doctor of Audiology from the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium and her Bachelor of Science in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences from Ohio University. Dr. Alston’s areas of expertise include diagnostic services and dispensing hearing aids.