Stanford Ear Institute Current Externs

Emily Antes is an adult-focused clinical fellow at the Stanford Ear Institute. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University and her Master of Arts in Audiology at the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently in the final stages of completing her Doctor of Audiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Emily maintains her affiliation with the Systems Neuroscience of Auditory Perception Lab at the University of Pittsburgh as a graduate student researcher investigating the role of the dorsal cochlear nucleus in tinnitus. Clinically, Emily's interests encompass all aspects of audiology, with a particular focus on vestibular assessment and management. She looks forward to continuing her work with vestibular patients and in research during her fellowship at Stanford.

Grace Phelps is a fourth-year pediatric-focused extern from The University of Texas at Dallas doctoral program in Audiology. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University in 2021, where she discovered her passion for working with children with hearing differences. Grace loves all aspects of pediatric audiology, but is especially excited by electrophysiologic assessment and cochlear implants. She is enthusiastic about working with families and supporting them on their audiological journey using evidence-based practice, and she is looking forward to furthering her clinical experience by serving the families of the Bay Area. In addition, Grace is passionate about improving access to pediatric audiological services to those who live in underserved and rural areas. 

Celia Tow is an adult-focused clinical fellow at the Stanford Ear Institute. Celia is a lifelong musician who grew up playing piano and singing in choirs. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, majoring in Music Business and minoring in Choral Conducting. After working in customer service for a few years, she discovered the field of audiology and was fascinated by the connections between music and hearing science. She is now completing the final stages of her AuD from University of the Pacific. Celia is especially interested in diagnostics, cochlear implants, vestibular assessments, and electrophysiology. She also hopes to pursue research opportunities while at Stanford.

Olivia Zimmerman is a fourth-year pediatric-focused extern from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University in 2020. Olivia is a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellow and is currently pursuing a Developmental Disability certificate. She enjoys working with the pediatric population in all aspects of diagnostic and rehabilitative care, particularly cochlear implants. Her experience as a lifelong bilateral cochlear implant user makes her passionate to work with families as they navigate their own hearing loss journey. She is excited to grow her clinical skills to be a well-rounded pediatric audiologist and empower future patients to be their best self-advocate.

Celine is one of the Audiology fellows on the adult emphasis track. She is currently completing her audiology degree at the State University of New York: University at Buffalo. She completed her undergraduate degree at the same institution, doubling majoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Psychology. Celine has a current interest in specialties including vestibular audiology, cochlear implants, and research. Celine is a New York native and has been spending time exploring the Bay area. In her free time, she enjoys supporting her NFL team from across the US (go bills!) and learning how to make sourdough bread.

Linnea is the current Research Extern who is finishing her AuD at Western Washington University and completed her bachelors degree in Computer Science and Biology at McGill University.  Linnea is interesting in all patient populations with a special interest in hearing aids and educational audiology. Being a hearing aid user since childhood herself, she relates to her patients in a unique way. Linnea has extensive research experience with her most recent project at Vanderbilt University, that looked at the relationship between listening related fatigue and closed captioning. In her free time, she is hiking in the east bay mountains with her dog Monty and trying new food around the Bay area.

Grace is currently one of the Adult Track Audiology Fellows. She is obtaining her Doctorate of Audiology at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago and completed her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, minoring in Cognitive Science and Disability Studies at Hofstra University, New York. Growing up in Sydney, Australia, Grace is a dual citizen and moved to the USA in 2018 for college. Grace is interested in working with all ages, with an emphasis on hearing tests, hearing aids and cochlear implants. In her personal time Grace enjoys playing sports, going to all you can eat sushi and fostering kittens from local shelters.

Ebony currently serves as a pediatric audiology extern at the Stanford Ear Institute, where she delivers compassionate and evidence-based care to the pediatric population. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management and later completed a Master of Business Administration at Texas A&M –Corpus Christi. Her journey into audiology was inspired by her son’s early-life hearing journey, which sparked her passion for improving the lives of children with hearing and balance disorders. Originally from Louisiana, Ebony’s military career has taken her across the globe, allowing her to develop a unique perspective on cultural diversity, adaptability, and service. These experiences have shaped her approach to patient care with great focus on empathy, inclusion, and clear communication. At Stanford, Ebony takes pride in serving a diverse pediatric population, where she continues to refine and advance her clinical expertise. Upon completion of her externship, Ebony aspires to continue working with the pediatric population. Outside of her professional endeavors, Ebony enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.