Dr. Jessica Allen is a licensed audiologist and co-owner of North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers who joined North Georgia Audiology in May 2016. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree and Master of Science degree from The University of Tennessee and her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Georgia. She is a native of Augusta, GA where she completed her residency at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Allen is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, the American Academy of Audiology, and the Georgia Academy of Audiology, and is excited to be in the field of Audiology. She enjoys providing hearing healthcare to the Greater Atlanta Area! Dr. Allen lives in Hoschton with her husband, where she enjoys spending quality time watching movies, going on trips, and seeing her family.
Dr. Deborah T. Woodward is the founder of North Georgia Audiology, LLC which operates Audiology and Hearing Aid Centers in Johns Creek, Gainesville and Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Woodward earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Arizona, her Master’s degree in Audiology from Florida State University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing from Louisiana State University. Dr. Woodward has been a practicing Audiologist since 1991 and has served the hearing healthcare needs of the Johns Creek and North Georgia communities for over 20 years. She practices in Johns Creek and specializes in hearing device personalization. Dr. Woodward is a proud and active member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, the American Academy of Audiology, and the Georgia Academy of Audiology. Married with 2 children, she enjoys exercising and boating on Lake Lanier with her family and loves her LSU Tigers!
Jenny Judkins has a B.B.A. from Radford University in Marketing. Jenny started at NGA in December 2019. She, her husband and 2 daughters have lived in the area for almost 10 years and love the proximity to outdoor and city events. Jenny can troubleshoot devices and adjust the fit. She enjoyed working up from for over 2 years but her transition to the back office has been a warm welcome. It is fast paced but she loves the time she gets to spend with customers helping their hearing needs.
Lora is the front office coordinator at our Johns Creek office. She enjoys scheduling, greeting, and getting to know all our NGA patients. We look forward to seeing you!
Stacie joined our Johns Creek location April 2023. She loves spending time with her family, her dog Wilson, and a tall glass of Coca Cola. She attends Covenant Connections Church where she is part of the drama and production department. She is excited to get to know all the NGA patients!
Liz is excited to join our team as the Audiology assistant and jump right in helping our incredible patients with maintenance and set up of their hearing devices. She is a native of Buford “Go Wolves”. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and she also loves doing DIY projects with her husband. Liz is excited to be able to help others enjoy the gift of hearing.
Dr. Brooke Means is a licensed audiologist and co-owner of North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers. She earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Georgia. She joined North Georgia Audiology in May 2015. The hearing impaired population has always been special to Dr. Means, as her younger brother, Nathan, was born hearing impaired. She is a member of the Georgia Academy of Audiology and the American Tinnitus Association, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She is a native of Mount Airy, Georgia and is an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Toccoa, Georgia. Dr. Means enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, singing, and cheering on the UGA Dawgs!
Danette has been with North Georgia Audiology since the fall of 2020. She is from Alabama, where she received her certification and worked as a physical therapy assistant for 6 years. Danette is currently taking courses at Nova Southeastern to earn her Audiology Assistant certificate. She enjoys spending time with her two children, watching Alabama football & Braves baseball, and reading books. Danette attends Atlanta Road Church of Christ where she volunteers with Clothing Closet Giveaways. Danette is excited to share her talents with our Gainesville patients. She will be available on either a scheduled or walk-in basis, who are in need of hearing aid repair, and can also provide extra guidance on proper cleaning and maintenance of devices.
Misty joined our team as the Front Office Coordinator at our Gainesville location in February 2023. She is a native of Northeast Georgia where she enjoys spending time with her family and service dog Lottie. She also enjoys dirt track racing (cars and karts), drag racing, and a host of other opportunities to fellowship with and serve others. Misty is excited to get to know our patients.
Dr. Hannah Jones is a licensed audiologist who is excited to serve those with hearing healthcare needs in Cherokee County and the surrounding areas.
Dr. Jones received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Georgia State University and went on to receive her Doctorate of Audiology from University of South Florida. She has great experience working with pediatrics and adults for diagnostics, hearing aid selections, and fittings. Dr. Jones has also developed cochlear implant programs in the past and has a passion for those who are interested in implantable technology. Her goal is to find the best solution that best fits a patient’s hearing loss and lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her cats. She grew up in North Georgia and is excited to be back closer to family and friends.
Melissa Bruns joined the North Georgia Audiology team in 2020 as the front office assistant. Since joining the team, she has progressed in her role to Audiology Assistant. Melissa arrived with 11 years of customer service management experience. Her prior work experience provided her with the understanding of the importance of building positive relationships with patients and providing excellent customer service. Melissa is available to our patients who need hearing aid troubleshooting or repair on either a scheduled or walk-in basis. She can provide extra guidance on proper cleaning and maintenance of hearing aids, including help with Bluetooth features and insertion and removal of hearing devices. When she is not at work, Melissa loves exploring Woodstock with her family and dog named Taco.
Katie Simon is the front desk operative in the Woodstock office. Originally from New Jersey, Katie has lived in the Woodstock area for 10 years. A sum cum laud graduate from Elmira College, she has a degree is speech language pathology and audiology. Katie is the mother of four, including a set of twins! Prior to NGA Katie has worked in education as well as customer service. Katie is the first voice you hear or face you see when calling or stopping by. She is eager to assist you with any questions you may have or appointments you may need.
Caleb joined the North Georgia Audiology team in January 2022 as the Business Accounts Director. He spent the last decade working in Logistics where he worked his way up to management level positions and is excited to bring his knowledge to the hearing healthcare industry. Caleb is currently working to obtain his MBA degree from Georgia Southern University with graduation set for May 2023. He was born and raised in Northeast Georgia where he resides with his wife and two children. His family attends Liberty Baptist Church where he serves as the Youth Director. Caleb loves spending time with family, fishing, and watching college football (Go Dawgs!).
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