Dr. Jaren Bates, who is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, earned her AuD at Central Michigan University. Before earning her doctorate, Dr. Bates received a BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Maine. In addition to having her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dr. Bates takes special interest in newborn and pediatric diagnostics. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and photography.