Dr. Anna M. Jilla

Anna M. Jilla, AuD, PhD, is a licensed audiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her research mission is to develop high-quality evidence and training opportunities in population health, health economics, and healthcare policy to address disparities in hearing and balance care. She actively advocates for increased accessibility for individuals with hearing and balance disorders through payer outreach, evidence generation and synthesis, patient education, and civic engagement.

Research Interests:
Population Hearing and Balance Health; Healthcare Policy and Accessibility; Innovative Care Models; Aging and Gerontologic Care; Aural Rehabilitation in Older Adults; Balance/Vestibular Diagnostics and Rehabilitation