About the IHS Foundation
The mission of the International Hearing Society Foundation is to preserve, promote, and strengthen the hearing aid specialist profession by providing support for entry-level education and continuing professional development.
This mission is accomplished using generous donations from people like you. As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, donations to the IHS Foundation are tax-deductible in the United States as allowed by law.
Named scholarship opportunities are available - an ideal way to cement your personal and professional legacy in hearing healthcare. For individuals or organizations wishing to explore the creation of a named scholarship, please contact the IHS Foundation at [email protected] or 734-522-7200.
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
The following individuals received scholarships for the IHS Advanced Hearing Aid Professional (AHAP) Program - a 9-month intensive for licensed hearing aid specialists to enhance their skills, promote best practices, and improve patient/client care.
Deborah Barbato - Aurora, Illinois
Cynthia Bradley, BC-HIS - Farmington, Missouri
Lacey Campbell, BC-HIS - St. Albert, Alberta
Nathan De Voney, BC-HIS - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Keilah Firestone, BC-HIS - York, Pennsylvania
Molly Hill Ford, BC-HIS - Perryville, Missouri
Alexis Phillips - Lakewood, Ohio
Rachel Raine Smith, BC-HIS - Chatt Hills, Georgia
Information about 2026 scholarship opportunities coming soon!
IHS Foundation Leadership
Chair - Michael Gedeon, Jr., ACA, BC-HIS
Treasurer - Leanne Polhill, BA, BC-HIS
Board Member - Karin Schmidt, BC-HIS
Board Member - Richard Giles, ACA, BC-HIS
Board Member - Patricia Connelly, PhD, CCC-A
Executive Director - Sierra Sharpe, MBA, PMP
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