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CQ Partners Promotes Dr. Heather Carter, Au.D., to Director of Audiology

CHADDS FORD, PA — CQ Partners, the nation’s largest network of audiology and hearing healthcare professionals, is excited to announce that audiologist Dr. Heather Carter, Au.D., has been appointed as its first Director of Audiology.

In her new role, Dr. Carter will bring audiology business leaders together in an effort to promote and guide the audiological community towards business growth and industry impact.

Dr. Carter will advance CQ’s mission at a state and national level by fostering relationships with audiology associations and organizations and will lead an advisory council whose members will work to uphold the integrity of quality hearing healthcare in this ever-evolving industry. The council will collaborate to bridge the divide between clinical best practices and effective business strategy. Dr. Carter will also partner with colleges and universities across the country to educate Au.D. graduate students to be successful in private practice.

“Our industry is having to evolve at a rapid pace to address Managed Care, OTC, and COVID-19 challenges,” said Dr. Carter. “I am thrilled to spearhead this initiative to empower my fellow audiologists so that our voices are heard, and we can make a real difference.”

Dr. Carter joined CQ Partners as an Account Manager in 2015 with over 20 years of clinical audiology experience. Over the past six years, she has helped countless hearing healthcare practices reach revenue goals while remaining viable in today’s competitive landscape.

“As an industry leader, now more than ever, CQ wants to give its audiologists a collective voice to enact change and drive their businesses forward,” said Bill Connerton, CQ’s Vice President of Sales. “Dr. Carter understands first-hand that having superior clinical skills as well as a strong business foundation is crucial to having a successful hearing healthcare practice. We are confident that her unique skill-set and expertise in both realms will elevate the value we provide to our Associates.”

Dr. Carter received both her master’s and doctoral degrees from Gallaudet University, the only liberal arts university in the world exclusively devoted to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. She is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and is passionate about educating her colleagues on Deaf Culture and the nuances of working with Deaf patients.

About CQ Partners

For over two decades, CQ Partners has worked closely with practice owners to develop their leadership and business skills so that they can focus on treating as many patients as possible. The CQ community is comprised of more than 2,000 hearing professionals, including private practices, ENT practices, hospitals, and other medical specialists.

Please direct media inquiries to: Sara Francks or Dr. Heather Carter, Au.D.