Kathy Gates, AuD
DoD Hearing Center of Excellence Prevention Audiologist
Queensbury
Kathy Gates, Department of Defense (DoD) Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE): Dr. Gates supports the Prevention and Surveillance Branch for the DoD Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE).Her primary role is to promote hearing loss prevention initiatives and total worker hearing health promotion.Her passion for hearing loss prevention began in 1987 when she was commissioned in the U.S. Army as an Army Audiologist.Colonel (Retired) Gates served over 26 years in the Army.Today she serves as the associate coordinator, Specialty Interest Group (SIG 8), American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).She holds certification as a CAOHC Course Director and Professional Supervisor.