Who We Are
Our Story
HLAA Rochester Chapter, Inc is a non-profit volunteer organization under the umbrella of the National Hearing Loss Association of America.
We’re a friendly welcoming group supporting people with hearing loss, in the upstate New York area.
Join us for meetings, social events, and information sharing. Together, we advocate for a better understanding of hearing loss and provide a welcoming space for everyone!
Membership is not required for meetings and most events but the financial support would certainly be appreciated. The cost at $10/yr is a bargain and includes a mailed edition of our wonderful Chapter Newsletter!
Our Rochester Chapter Officers
Board President
Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurers
Immediate Past President
Nicholas Sprague
TBD
Betsy Runnion, PhD
Carol Loftus
Tom Corteville, CPA
Nancy and Doug Meyer
Suzanne Johnston
Professional Advisory Board (PAC)
Sue Miller, Chair;
Betsy Runnion, Ph.D., Recording Secretary
’24 – ’26 Paula Brown/Suzanne Johnston,
Dr. Meghan Fox/Suzanne Johnston,
William Marshall/Marlene Sutliff,
Dr. John McNamara/Art Maurer
’25 – ’27 Pamela Kincheloe, Ph.D./Mary Chizuk,
Diana Palotas/Sue Miller,
Jason Richards/Carol & Gerry Loftus,
David Scott/Art Maurer
HLAA Rochester Chapter July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Board Members
Henry Adler, Ph.D., Steven Barnett, M.D., Mary Chizuk, Tom Corteville, CPA., Tamala David, Ph.D; Suzanne Johnston, Charles Johnstone, Joe Kozelsky, Peter Leas, Carol Loftus, Gerry Loftus, Eileen Lumb, Eric Matson, Sue Miller, Bruce Nelson, Betsy Runnion, PhD., Robert Slocum, Truda Slocum, Nick Sprague, Kathy Wiegandt, and Ralph Wiegandt
Honorary Board Members: Joe Kozelsky
Past Honorary Board Members: Joe Damico and Jeannette Kanter
