Dr. Thomas Fischer knows firsthand the pain, confusion, and fear felt by parents of children with hearing loss. Born in Dayton but raised in Cincinnati, Tom graduated from St. Xavier High School and Xavier University before attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. After completing a residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and …
Dear Ohio Valley Voices Friends and Family, Spring is in full bloom and wow does it feel good! I think I speak for everyone when I say the previous winter—indeed, the entire previous year—has been exceptionally difficult, making the coming of spring all the more satisfying. There is a palpable feeling of optimism in the …
Rachel Wade was introduced to the world of speech and hearing science at an early age—her mother is a speech-language pathologist—but it wasn’t until studying the ear as an undergraduate at Ohio State University that she really fell in love with the field. “I thought the ear was so fascinating and unique that it really …
Filippo Passerini first heard about Ohio Valley Voices through a colleague at Procter & Gamble. Upon meeting Maria and touring the campus, he knew he wanted to lend his support to the organization. “I lost my hearing and have a cochlear implant,” he explains, “so OVV’s mission is close to my heart.” Despite his own …
Dear Ohio Valley Voices Friends and Family, With March come daffodils and longer days—and a renewed sense of vigor and excitement about all that lies ahead for OVV. First and foremost, I am delighted to announce that, as of next Thursday, March 18th, the OVV staff will have received our second dose of the COVID …
Nicole Ash started working for Ohio Valley Voices in 2009. “Fresh out of college,” as she puts it. She hadn’t heard of OVV until she was contacted by Maria to do an interview. But after learning about the center from Maria and Molly, she knew it was where she wanted to be. Nicole’s first position …
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John Leo graduated with a physics degree from Durham University and has a professional fundraising certificate from Boston University. He worked in various positions—first as Development Coordinator for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, then as a staff member for Main Street Gardens event center—before starting at OVV in November of 2019. John Leo’s curiosity and flexibility have …
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Tasha Porter understands the challenges faced by children who are deaf and hard of hearing because she too has hearing loss. Born with one ear and a limited capacity to determine the direction of sounds, she grew up struggling to hear in noisy and crowded places. This did not prevent her from realizing her full …
Dear Ohio Valley Voices Friends and Family. For me, winter is a chance to think about the big picture—to reflect on where we’ve been and take stock of the many struggles and opportunities that lie ahead. Despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, we at OVV have so much to be hopeful for. Per …
Dear Ohio Valley Voices Friends and Family, Happy New Year! We made it to 2021! I am so outstandingly proud of Ohio Valley Voices and the role each of you played in continuing the listening and spoken language services provided to our children. Maybe you are a parent who shifted to virtual therapy to a …
