Officers
President: Zhanneta Shapiro (AuD)
Job Title: Audiologist
Employer: Audiology Island
Specialty: Audiology
Fun Fact: As a child I never had an opportunity to play or try sports. Now, as a grown up, I go snowboarding (something I never imagined I can do or be good at). My kids are very strong supporters and encourage me all the time!Past President: Tina Caswell, MS, CCC-SLP
Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Employer: Binghamton University
Specialty: AAC
Fun Fact: I love to jump rope!President-Elect: Lisa Mener, AuD, CCC-A
Job Title: Clinical Audiologist
Employer: Northwell Health (LIJ Medical Center)
Specialty: Dr. Mener’s current case load includes amplification, cochlear implant mapping/monitoring in the operating room, auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, and diagnostic audiological evaluations for adult and pediatric populations
Fun Fact: Dr. Mener is also an adjunct professor at Hofstra and Adelphi Universities for students obtaining their Au.D. in audiology as well as students obtaining their MS in Communication Disorders: Speech-Language PathologyVice President, Speech-Language Pathology: Mayya Teytel-Cocozza, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST, TSSLD-BE
Job Title & Employer: Adjunct Professor and Clinical Educator within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University – Brooklyn Campus.
Specialty: is a certified brain injury specialist trainer. Additionally, Mayya holds NYS TSSLD certificate with bilingual extension in the Russian language.
Fun Fact: LIMBIC (leading innovative multicultural brain injury clinic), a specialty clinic, was founded by Mayya in January of 2020. Over 17 years working in the Brain Injury field, it is Mayya’s life – long dedication and honor to further facilitate cognitive growth and progress.Vice President, Audiology: Michele DiStefano, AuD, CCC-A
Job Title: Director, Shelley and Steven Einhorn Audiology Center and Director, Berelson Hearing Technology Center
Specialty: Pediatric audiology/ hearing aid technology
Fun Fact: I will road trip anywhere especially for a good concert … with hearing protection of courseSecretary: Regina Grantham, MEd, CCC-SLP
Job Title: Associate Professor
Employer: SUNY Cortland
Specialty: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fun Fact: Being taught Minecraft (video game) by my grandsonTreasurer: Winston Cheng, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Job Title: Supervisor of Speech Pathology
Employer: Northwell Health- Lenox Hill Hospital
Specialty: Voice and swallowing disorders
Fun Fact: I am a foodie. I like trying and exploring different foods/cuisines.
Board Members
Director, Speech-Schools: Abigail Antrobus-Vann, MS, CCC-SLP
Job Title: Supervisor of Speech Improvement
Employer: Department of Education
Specialty: School Age
Fun Fact: Indulging in a manicure and pedicure which incorporates detailed nail artDirector, Speech-Hospitals & Agencies: Caitlin Saxtein, MS, CCC-SLP
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
Employer: Peconic Bay Medical Center – Northwell Health
Specialty: Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders
Fun Fact: I am a marathon runner!Director, Universities & Labs: Wendy Bower, PhD, CCC-SLP
Job Title: Instructor Emerita
Employer: State University of New York at Paltz (retired)
Specialty: Pediatric feeding and swallowing; autism; child language; literacy
Fun Fact: I grew up in a small town that boasts it is the home of the Grand Canyon of PA.Director, Speech-Private Practice: Ivette Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHH
Areas of Practice: Pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, private/public schools, private practices, and home-based services.
Fun Fact: I am a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist who has serviced bilingual Spanish communities for over 15 years in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan.Director, Audiology: Diana DeSanto, AuD, CCC-A
Job Title: Audiologist, Adjunct Lecturer & Clinical Supervisor
Employer: Self-Employed Educational Audiologist & Mercy College
Specialty: Educational & Pediatric Audiology, Auditory Processing Disorder
Fun Fact: Dr. DeSanto studied Spanish in Barcelona, Spain when she was an undergraduate studentDirector, Audiology: Maria Pomponio, AuD
Job Title: Audiologist
Employer: Stony Brook Medicine
Specialty: Adult and pediatric diagnostics, cochlear implants, vestibular and auditory processing evaluations
Fun Fact: I’m obsessed with my Kindle!Director, Audiology: Diane M. Davis, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA
Job Title: Clinical Supervisor of Audiology
Employer: Adelphi University
Speciality: Pediatrics and Auditory Processing
Fun Fact: I love playing handbells.Director, BRAP: Denise McKeon, MS, CCC-SLP
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
Employer: Southold School District
Specialty: Adolescents
Fun Fact: I ran three marathonsStudent Director: Emily McCarthy
Student Director: Najma Tubssum
Job Title: Medical Office Assistant
Employer: Midtown Medical Group
Specialty: Early Intervention, Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing
Fun Fact: I am writing a fantasy adventure novel about mountaineering!