HOUSE OF HEARING - Key Persons
What Chandler loves most about her role is the strong community the team has built, where they are not only co-workers but friends as well. The whole team has very supportive management that brings everyone together to focus on their goal of helping those with hearing difficulties succeed in their daily life.
Initially, Chandler started as front desk for West Jordan back in 2015. Since then, she has moved up to billing manager and taken on a substantial role for one person, of which she is very proud of.
When she's not in the clinic, Chandler enjoys being outdoors with her family, friends, and her pup, Riggs. While camping and hunting are her main outdoor activities, she recently started tiptoeing in golf.
Dr. Amanda Pratt grew up in Utah and obtained her undergraduate degree at Utah State University followed by her Doctorate of Audiology at Arizona State University.
Her interest in working with technology and people introduced her to the world of hearing care. Dr. Pratt acknowledges that audiology is constantly evolving, and as someone who has always enjoyed doing research, she is thrilled to contribute to the field.
At the House of Hearing, Dr. Pratt's day-to-day responsibilities include recommending and programming hearing aids to each individual's prescription as well as teaching patients how to take charge of their hearing health and advocate for themselves.
Her favorite part of her job is having the opportunity to empower her patients with access to sound and communication - something they sometimes didn't realize they didn't have before.
Outside of work, Dr. Pratt loves to dance, hike, and play the piano.
Dr. Slattery's journey in audiology began in Utah in 2015 where he completed his medical training and was able to see cochlear implants placed.
Originally from Michigan, his drive for neurology only grew, and after finishing medical school, he then completed a residency in otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis.
Throughout his five years of clinic training, he had considerable exposure to groundbreaking techniques that helped patients of all ages receive cochlear implants. He even extended his knowledge further by studying for two years into investigating hearing regeneration!
Finishing his clinical training with a two-year prestigious fellowship at the Michigan Ear Institute, he then went on to change the lives of many people at one of the busiest ear surgery programs in the country.
Since then, Dr. Slattery is proud to call himself a Utahn and has since performed many cochlear implants. As an ear surgeon at House of Hearing, he deals with many patients in the clinic and operates for ear conditions, including hearing loss and balance. His favorite part of the job is helping patients with hearing loss to overcome their barriers.
Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, mountain biking, fly fishing, skiing, and cooking.
Dr. Jessica Ellsworth grew up in Sandy, UT. She received her undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and then attended the University of Utah for her graduate degree. Dr. Ellsworth completed her fourth-year externship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
The world of hearing care appealed to Dr. Ellsworth as the field combines many of her interests and offers exciting opportunities. At House of Hearing, Dr. Ellsworth's responsibilities include diagnostics and prescribing hearing aids to patients.
Dr. Ellsworth thoroughly enjoys working alongside the fantastic team and the potential for growth. However, helping patients means the world to her. She loves assessing people's hearing and helping them hear what they thought they'd never hear again. Dr. Ellsworth finds it so rewarding when a patient says, "The difference is unbelievable!"
Dr. Meghan Mann grew up outside of Philadelphia and joined the House of Hearing in 2021 for her fourth-year residency. She received her bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Disability Studies. She also graduated from West Virginia University with her clinical Doctorate of Audiology in 2022.
Her primary interests include diagnosis and treatment of vestibular and balance disorders and electrophysiological assessment of the audio-vestibular system. She has received specialized training through the American Institute of Balance. She works closely with the ENT physicians and physical therapists to make sure each and every patient feels comfortable, well-informed, and genuinely cared for. Additionally, she performs diagnostic hearing evaluations and helps to onboard new Audiology Assistants and interns from the University of Utah and Utah State University.
Her favorite part of the job is being able to see patients get the treatment they need- whether it's for patients with balance difficulties or those who are having trouble hearing.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing in the winter and traveling when she can.
As a California native, Dr. Michaela Rasmussen graduated with her doctorate of audiology from the University of Utah and has worked with the House of Hearing since 2017.
She first found her love of audiology when she witnessed her father struggle with hearing loss in everyday situations. This drive to help her father led her to discover the field of audiology. Since then, she has changed the lives of many patients, including her father who is now a proud hearing aid owner. Through a combination of approaches, no one day is the same for Dr. Rasmussen.
From diagnostic testing to hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings, she is always striving to help others wherever she can, and she often uniquely approaches tasks and questions things which would have otherwise been overlooked. Her ability to work alongside patients of all ages and backgrounds is a fantastic attribute to her kind character, and we are so proud to have her on the team.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and she is always on the go. She is currently making improvements to her new home, which keeps her busy.
Dr. Molly LeRoy has been working in the hearing healthcare field since 1998 where she started as a secretary at the House of Hearing while attending the University of Utah. She soon became a board-certified hearing instrument specialist and also obtained her doctorate in audiology.
As president and owner of the House of Hearing since 2003, Dr. LeRoy has dedicated over 20 years of her life to delivering superior patient care to every person that walks through the door. Dr. LeRoy is passionate about her patients, her employees, and her community and it is evident in the way she conducts herself and the way she runs her offices. She has spent countless hours in continuing education courses, hearing aid training, and business and marketing training to ensure her clinics are providing "white glove" hearing services.
Dr. LeRoy has donated several hours to local charities such as the Festival of Trees, The Road Home shelter, Primary Children's, and the Utah Food Bank. She has also participated in global humanitarian service missions in Africa and Mexico fitting and dispensing hearing technology.
Dr. LeRoy has received numerous acknowledgments and awards for her service including Best of State for hearing health care and Utah Business 30 Women to Watch.
In the little free time she has, Dr. LeRoy enjoys spending time with her husband, Jake LeRoy, and their three daughters. She loves uninterrupted time boating with her family at Lake Powell, reading, going to the movies, and traveling with her family.
Katryna grew up in Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan. A graduate of Bingham High School, she joined the Army at 18.
Working in the medical field always appealed to Katryna, but it took her a while before she could pinpoint the right area of healthcare. Fortunately, for our patients and team at House of Hearing, Katryna found her niche within hearing care where she says she loves helping people and seeing the difference that's made in their day-to-day lives.
As our patient care coordinator, Katryna does everything she can to assist patients. Her responsibilities include answering the phones, scheduling appointments, and solving any issues a patient might be having over the phone.
Katryna loves working with her colleagues. She describes the team as a great group of people, and this makes coming to work easy. Witnessing patients overcome hearing challenges in their everyday lives is also rewarding for her. Katryna says that hearing the stories of how happy patients are as a result of their care makes her heart smile.
In her free time, Katryna enjoys spending time outdoors. She cherishes her ranch life and taking care of her animals while watching her children learn how to be responsible and grow their love for nature. Katryna is also a sports mom, so plenty of time is spent at a practice or game - usually at least six days a week!
Kaylee spent most of her childhood in West Jordan, Utah. When her parents moved to Bluffdale a few years ago, this meant a change of schools, with Kaylee graduating high school at Mountain Ridge in 2020.
Wanting to try something new, Kaylee stepped into the world of hearing healthcare where she could put her love for helping people to good use. As our Patient Care Coordinator her daily responsibilities include working the front desk, answering the phone, scanning documents, and billing insurance companies.
Kaylee loves coming to work each day knowing the team is helping so many people better their lives with improved hearing. She also enjoys working alongside her colleagues, describing the team as loving, caring, and amazing people. Kaylee cherishes the relationships she has made at the House of Hearing.
In her free time, Kaylee likes to take advantage of the warm weather and spend time outdoors. Camping and riding four-wheelers are among her favorite activities.
Growing up in Riverton, Shailee is proud to be serving patients across Northern Utah during her role at the Patient Care Coordinator.
While each day is different, she mainly spends her time answering the phone, scanning documents, and problem solving. She loves the variety that her role offers. Although serving patients is her favorite part, she loves being able to learn and grow inside of the company. The best part is that she's a part of a big family!
Personally, her favorite phone calls are the ones with patients who really need answers. For example, they may be struggling to get their devices working, and she enjoys taking the time to brainstorm and come up with a solution for them. For Shailee, it's the best feeling when she can help them with just a simple phone call.
Outside of work, she loves being outdoors, including activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and boating.
Shayla grew up in Riverton, Utah and went to Riverton High School. At the start of her studies, she gained a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. However, it wasn't long until she was opened up to the world of audiology, where her admiration only grew further.
As chief administrator at the House of Hearing, she is responsible for many aspects. From scheduling our calendar to helping others, administrative tasks, and executive committee duties, she is a key part of our growing team. Not only this, but she is also the manager at our Draper location, where she continues to reign much success.
While she loves to serve patients across Northern Utah, most of all, she loves the people she works alongside. Personally, Shayla has seen the effects hearing loss can have on a loved one and loves to witness their new quality of life.
In one particular circumstance, she had a cochlear implant patient who was struggling with his implant and no longer wanted to wear it. His mom called in upset and wished he hadn't gone through with the surgery.
Recognizing their struggles, Shayla decided to schedule him with our second cochlear implant audiologist. From there, she adjusted and fixed his CI, and he was so happy that he couldn't believe the difference. His mom called and left Shayla a voicemail expressing how thankful she was for listening and getting the treatment her son needed! It was an emotional moment.
When Shayla isn't changing lives, she loves spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves the outdoors, including camping and hunting.