Diane Novak is a senior lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and serves as the Director of the Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning at Northwestern University. Diane is a certified audiologist and has over 25 years of clinical experience. She teaches, participates in research and is responsible for strategy, finance, marketing and operations for all clinical services. She has special interests in the professional and clinical development of students, improving accessibility to hearing healthcare and educating allied health professionals and consumers on the importance of prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss and balance issues.