Stanford Ear Institute Current Externs

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. 

Lori is currently a Pediatric Audiology Extern at the Stanford Ear Institute. She is a fourth-year Doctor of Audiology candidate at San José State University, specializing in pediatric hearing assessment and rehabilitation. Lori earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary. Her interest in audiology began with her own childhood diagnosis of unilateral hearing loss. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, she lives with her husband in San Mateo and enjoys reading, traveling and ballroom dancing. Lori is dedicated to improving access to pediatric hearing healthcare through education, evidence-based practice and by bridging clinical care and community outreach to underserved populations. She hopes to continue to support children and their families with a career in pediatric audiology following the completion of her externship year.