MANATEE HEARING & SPEECH CENTER - Key Persons

Fun Fact: I have 2 highly intelligent cats one named Mr. Whiskers and the other Reggie. The cats get treats every night and Reggie tells me when its time to go to bed by sitting by the shelf where the treats are kept, looking at me, and Mr. Whiskers will sit by the object he desires.

Kristen Van Watteghem

Job Titles:

Co - Director
Executive

Education: Master of Arts in Audiology The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Affiliations: Member of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) Fun Fact: When I'm not working, I love to cycle, whether it be teaching an indoor cycle class or road biking outdoors. Between teaching indoor cycle classes and group riding on the weekends, I average about 100+ miles a week. When I go on vacations, we always try to work in some sort of bike ride to explore the areas we are visiting.

Melissa Anderson

Job Titles:

Front Office Staff

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my three boys and going to the beach. I also play violin and love cooking.

Monica VanHandel

Job Titles:

Front Office Staff

I enjoy spending my free time out on the water, playing with my two dogs Zoey & Marley, biking & spending time with my family!

Morgan O'Malia

Job Titles:

Audiologist

Education: Doctor of Audiology, University of South Florida Bachelor of Science, University of Florida Bio: Since her residency, she has worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. O'Malia's rotations prior to USF and the VA include Tampa General Hospital, a private practice in Palm Harbor, and an ENT practice in Spring Hill. Dr. O'Malia's interests include adult diagnostics, amplification, and tinnitus. Fun Fact: Dr. O'Malia is a Pinellas County native. She enjoys all things Florida, especially cheering on the Florida Gators and scalloping in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.