Stephanie Fleckenstein

Stephanie Fleckenstein is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Programs in Audiology at the University of Iowa's Department of Speech and Hearing Science. She specializes in clinical instruction, focusing on diagnostic audiology, aural rehabilitation, hearing aid services across the lifespan, and hearing loss prevention. Her work emphasizes advocacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within audiology practice and education.

She teaches courses such as Clinical Rotations in Audiology, Advanced Externship in Audiology, and Professional Issues in Audiology. Her research and presentations address barriers to equitable pediatric hearing care, culturally responsive audiology practices, and innovative approaches to hearing conservation, including community outreach programs like the HawkEars initiative.

Fleckenstein actively participates in professional organizations, including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), holding roles on committees and executive boards. She has presented at multiple conferences, focusing on topics like hearing aid care, musician hearing protection, and DEI advocacy in audiology.