Cara Tolan

Cara Tolan serves as an Assistant Professor of Audiology in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

Education:

• Clinical Doctorate (Au.D.) from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (formerly Bloomsburg University)
• Ph.D. in Education Leadership from Alvernia University

Research Focus: Dr. Tolan investigates vestibular disorders including diagnostic methodologies, treatment innovations, and clinical practice guidelines. Her work integrates leadership studies with clinical leadership development frameworks, drawing from extensive hands-on experience in vestibular disorder management.

Professional Standing: A licensed Pennsylvania audiologist, she maintains active membership in the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her dual clinical-academic background bridges Department of Defense contract work with private practice experience in vestibular diagnostics and treatment.

Additional Context: No details regarding student advising, research grants, scientific awards, or laboratory facilities were provided in source materials. Her role emphasizes translating clinical expertise into academic leadership development within audiology education.