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 and daughter Nova born 2/13/2023, 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!
Dr. Mackenzie Harris is a licensed audiologist who joined North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center in July 2023. She is a double alumna from Auburn University earning both her Doctor of Audiology degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders. She completed her residency at a large ENT practice with locations spanning across the Atlanta metropolitan area. Dr. Harris is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Georgia Academy of Audiology. She is passionate about serving others and believes audiology is the vessel through which she can fulfill her calling. Outside of work, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with family and friends, drinking lots of coffee, and running.
Jenny started at NGA in 2019 and has been in the Audiology Assistant role since 2022. From the initial fitting of hearing devices through clean and care school, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting, Jenny appreciates spending time with patients, while helping them with their hearing needs. Healthy hearing is her goal and tennis is her hobby, but traveling with her husband to cheer on their children at sporting events is her favorite past time.
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.
Katie Jenkins is a current Doctor of Audiology student at the University of South Florida. Katie was born and raised in North Georgia and is very excited to be back! She joined the team at North Georgia Audiology in May 2023 while she continues her clinical rotations. Katie went to the University of Georgia for her undergraduate degree, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Katie is available on a scheduled or walk-in basis to help patients with their hearing aid needs. She can provide extra guidance on proper cleaning and maintenance of hearing aids, perform troubleshooting, and assist with Bluetooth connectivity. When Katie isn’t working, she’s usually spending time with friends and family, hiking, or cheering on her Dawgs!
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 has her Audiology Assistant certificate from Nova Southeastern. 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 obtained his MBA degree in May 2023 from Georgia Southern University. 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, playing golf, and watching college football (Go Dawgs!).
Janet rejoined our team in April 2023. She worked for NGA in 2017-2019 and handles our insurance claims. Janet has been married to her husband Nelson for 34 years and has three adult children. She grew up in New York but has been a resident of Georgia for over 20 years. She enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, cooking, walking her dog McCoy and watching UGA Football! Go Dawgs!