Melissa Cannellos, HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Growing up I knew that I had a passion for helping people. During my studies at SUNY Cortland I had the opportunity to enter into the Speech and Hearing Science Program, which reaffirmed my desire to help people and put me on the path to doing so. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech and Hearing Science and am now a licensed hearing instrument specialist.
I have been with Hear For You for about five years now. What I love most about being in this profession is impacting people’s lives in a positive way. Through the patient-focused testing I have had the opportunity to help improve the quality of life that comes from the gift of hearing. It is truly heartwarming when you see someone regain the sense of hearing and when you see the positive impact it has on their life.
I grew up in Gloversville, NY and currently live in Amsterdam, NY. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my fiancé Peter, my golden retriever Sophie, my family and my friends. We often spend our time on the water at Caroga Lake. I enjoy golfing, bowling, and being with friends and family. I continue to look forward to helping people make positive changes in their lives.
Dana McReavy, BC-HIS
Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist
My name is Dana McReavy and I’m a Board Certified Hearing Aid Specialist with Hear for You in Albany , New York. I’m new to this practice as a provider, but have been saving hearing lives since 2012 in the Capital Region.
When a loved one is diagnosed with a hearing loss, it effects not only the individual but the whole family. I pride myself in making loved ones a part of the solution . Growing up I experienced familial hearing loss first hand, and it’s what made me get into the audiology profession. My educational background is in social work and nursing and I’ve found that working to treat hearing loss gives me a great platform to do what I am passionate in.
Jack Kalil
Patient Care Coordinator
Hello! My name is Jack Kalil, I am a graduate of Gallaudet University with a Bachelors in Deaf Studies. My intention has always been to help myself and others overcome the obstacles relating to hearing loss, which is why I studied and became fluent in American Sign Language and studied all aspects Deafness and how it impacts our lives. This has recently brought me to Starkey where I can be at the front lines improving people’s lives through treating hearing loss. Having mild-moderate hearing loss and having lived with and without functional hearing aids at different stages of my life has shown me just how profound of an impact this technology can have on our lives which is why I intend to do my very best here!
Outside of my current role I have worked a number of jobs, but the ones closest to my heart involved communication access in some way. I have taught children and adults ASL in classes face to face as well as online. I have worked in a disability accommodations office to help students take effective notes in class. Outside of that, I have worked a range of other jobs from bookselling to farming from Maine to Panama! My journey has been a fast paced one and I am ready to settle into this new role and start making a difference!
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