Amanda Fadden, AuD, MBA, is a Doctor of Audiology whose professional expertise is defined by a unique blend of clinical audiological skill and commercial healthcare strategy. Her work is driven by a passion for improving accessibility, quality, and innovation in hearing and balance healthcare, focusing on expanding pathways for individuals to access timely, effective care.
Fadden is a licensed audiologist with specialized expertise in diagnosing and managing complex hearing and balance conditions, including sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, adult hearing rehabilitation, and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. She is committed to developing new and unique treatment strategies in areas that are not yet highly specialized or fully understood, ensuring patients benefit from innovative, evidence-informed approaches. She integrates clinical excellence, ethical innovation, and the use of emerging technologies and alternative care models into her professional practice and mentorship, aiming to influence innovative and strategic thinking within the field.
Her professional work includes engagement with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as part of a broader commitment to improving hearing healthcare accessibility. She has developed and delivered sales and product training and has discussed the importance of how OTC hearing technology can complement professional care during the American Academy of Audiology conference and as a guest on the Future Ear Radio podcast. At the University of Central Florida, Fadden serves as a faculty member in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Her research interests focus on advancing hearing healthcare technologies and treatments, digital and remote care solutions, and practice models that expand access while enhancing quality of life for individuals with hearing and balance disorders.
Credentials
- AuD, Doctor of Audiology, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
- MBA, Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- BS, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pennsylvania State University