What is the best vacation you’ve ever been on?

Camping – Green Lake, Beautiful B.C.

I LOVE to Camp, especially off the grid – the less modern technology, the better.

I grew up with a profound hearing loss – my daughter was 21 years old when I heard her voice for the first time with the aid of a Cochlear implant. Since then, I love to be in nature and listen to the sounds of water, birds chirping and raindrops falling. Time away from technology leaves me refreshed, rejuvenated and grateful for the gift of hearing. At Wavefront Centre, I’m fortunate to work with the Audiology Drop-in Program. I clean hearing aids, troubleshoot and do minor repairs. I love client work and find myself inspired each day by clients’ stories of living with hearing loss.

What is your favourite food?

Impossible question! I love food and am notoriously NOT a picky eater, which I credit to my time living in a dorm room.

I grew up in Edmonton, Alberta but am proud to call myself a Vancouverite since moving to this beautiful city in 2010. The best part of my job as an audiologist is when clients and their families tell me how much better they can communicate after coming to Wavefront. I enjoy getting to know people from all walks of life and hearing their stories – I look forward to meeting you too!

What is your favourite thing about working at Wavefront Centre?

Having the chance to work with such great people! All of the staff at Wavefront inspire me everyday to be the best clinician I can be.

I was born in Croatia and moved with my parents to Canada when I was five years old. Growing up, I would spend most of the year on Vancouver Island, going to school and enjoying all the beauty of the West Coast, and in the summer, I would go back to Croatia to spend time on the Adriatic coast and enjoy quality time with my extended family. I was truly lucky to have the best of both worlds. Clinically, I believe in a patient-centered and collaborative hearing healthcare model and I enjoy helping my patients achieve all their hearing health goals.

What is your favourite thing about working at Wavefront Centre?

Getting the opportunity to work with other clinicians! I get to learn from my colleagues which helps me grow as a clinician.

I grew up in Saskatchewan and made my way to B.C. in 2016. I graduated from the UBC audiology program in 2022. One of my goals as an audiologist is to help others maintain their social relationships through communication. I am lucky to be starting my career at Wavefront Centre and work with an amazing team. Outside of work, I spend my time at the beach or trying new hikes.

What is your favourite thing about working at Wavefront Centre?

Having the chance to work with such a great team of talented people!

I grew up in Victoria, BC but moved to Vancouver shortly after obtaining undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria. After working for a few years I decided to go back to school and pursue a career in audiology. I joined The Wavefront Centre after graduating from the UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences program in 2022. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends doing anything active!

What is the best vacation you’ve ever been on?

Camping in Iceland

I graduated from the program of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia in 2011. I worked at BC children’s hospital and Miracle Ear Canada for 7 years prior to joining the Wavefront Centre in 2018.

I am certified in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and have been providing treatment for tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance.

As a Clinical Instructor with UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, I provide training to audiology students.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading on diverse subjects, birding, and doing outdoor sports.

What is your favourite thing about working at Wavefront Centre?

I enjoy the diversity of clients and the additional challenges and learning that come from that client enhanced client interaction.

David studied Advanced Sound/Video engineering from 1989 to 1992. Spending many years applying that knowledge in the music and video production industries finally finding Audiometric testing as a contractor for WorkSafeBC for 8 years. David developed an interest in audiology during that time choosing to later spend a year in the Hearing Instrument Practitioner Program at McEwan University in Alberta and then graduating in 2019 after two years from the Douglas College Hearing Instrument Practitioner Program. His passion is helping others and as a Hearing Instrument Practitioner / Musician / Race Car Driver has dealt with his own hearing issues for many years. Its through this personal knowledge of the struggles that come with hearing loss that David has developed a great interest in helping others overcome their own personal hearing issues.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?

I enjoy improving people’s quality of life in whatever form that may take. I strive for all clients to achieve their goals for better communication and am always inspired when this happens successfully.

Beth is originally from the state of Kentucky in the US. She received her doctor of audiology degree from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Prior to moving to Canada, she worked at a multi-disciplinary non-profit providing audiology services for both adults and children.