Melodie Griffanti, M.S., CCC-A serves as an Audiologist for the Let Them Hear Foundation.
Ms. Griffanti has provided hearing aid, cochlear implant and diagnostic services for over 10 years. She provides a wide range of audiological services for adults and children, performing a full range diagnostic testing including pediatric hearing tests, balance and electrophysiologic tests as well recommendation and fitting of hearing devices and cochlear implants. A member of the American Academy of Audiology, Griffanti received her Master's degree in audiology from the California State University, Sacramento and completed her fellowship year in Philadelphia in 1986 after which she received her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. She has been licensed by the State of California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board and the Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau since 1989.
Joy Murdock, M.S., CCC-SLP serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Training Center Coordinator for the Let Them Hear Foundation.
Previously, Ms. Murdock lead speech-language pathology efforts for cochlear implant teams at several major California hospitals, and simultaneously conducted operations at her own private practice.
As LTHF Speech-Language Pathologist, Ms. Murdock leads speech therapy, auditory training, and diagnostic evaluation services for adults and children with cochlear implant and hearing aids. Her responsibilities as Training Center Coordinator include outreach efforts and continuing education opportunities to professionals in Northern California who work with deaf/hard of hearing individuals. A part-time lecturer at San Francisco State University, Ms. Murdock is fluent in American Sign Language. Outside the office, she enjoys time with family and friends, leisurely bike rides and hiking.
Annie Vranesic, M.A., CCC-A serves as a Pediatric and Cochlear Implant Audiologist for the Let Them Hear Foundation. Ms. Vranesic earned her
Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Vranesic will obtain her
Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) through the University of Florida distance learning program in May 2008. Previously, Ms. Vranesic worked for the House
Ear Institute CARE Center, providing diagnostic, hearing aid and cochlear implant services to the pediatric population.
As an LTHF Pediatric and Cochlear Implant Audiologist, Ms. Vranesic provides comprehensive audiologic services for LTHF's Cochlear Implant Program and
Pediatric Hearing Device Center. She also provides educational audiology services for the Jean Weingarten Peninsula Oral School for the Deaf in
Redwood City. Ms. Vranesic holds California State Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing licenses, as well as a Certificate of Clinical Competence in
Audiology with the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She joined the staff at LTHF in June 2006.
Jennifer Eckenhoff, Au.D., CCC-A serves as a Cochlear Implant Audiologist for
the Let Them Hear Foundation.
Dr. Eckenhoff received her Doctor of Audiology degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She previously worked at the Ear Institute
of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Hospital. She has experience with hearing aids, cochlear implants, BAHA implants, and aural rehabilitation.
She also serves as Diagnostic Audiologist for the California Ear Institute, administering both audiologic and vestibular testing.
As LTHF Cochlear Implant Audiologist, Dr. Eckenhoff provides comprehensive audiologic services to pediatric and adult populations for LTHF's Cochlear
Implant Program. Dr. Eckenhoff is licensed by the State of California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. She is a member of the
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) as well as the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). She joined the staff at LTHF in October
2007.
Sheri Byrne-Haber, B.Sc., J.D. joined the Foundation in 2004 and is the
Director of the Insurance Advocacy Program. Ms. Byrne-Haber has been championing the cause of overcoming insurance denials for hearing impaired
individuals since 1997, assisting almost 400 individuals in appealing their insurance denials.
Ms. Byrne-Haber has an undergraduate degree in computer science and a law degree from the University of San Francisco.
She passed the July, 1997 California bar exam, and is currently completing an MBA in Health Care from George Washington University. She has 3
daughters, one of whom is hearing impaired.
