Kristen Bunker

Kristen Bunker, AuD, CCC-A, is a fixed-term Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Central Michigan University. She specializes in pediatric audiology, cochlear implants, and electrophysiology, while supervising clinical practicum and teaching courses spanning diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology.

Education:

• AuD, University of Washington, 2016
• BS, Audiology and Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, 2011
• BS, Anthropology and Spanish, Western Michigan University, 2006

Research Focus: Dr. Bunker investigates pediatric diagnostic testing methodologies, treatment optimization for children with hearing loss, cochlear implant outcomes, electrophysiological assessments, and strategies to enhance family access to audiological resources. Her work emphasizes clinical applicability and accessibility.

Credentials & Memberships:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
• Michigan Audiology License
• American Academy of Audiology
• Educational Audiology Association