About your audiologist... Angelina Valencia, AuD

Early training for highly effective care
I was born and raised in Mexico. I have now spent half my life here in California. My first exposure to hearing and speech problems was right at home with my own mother; then as a teacher with children who had both hearing and speech problems. It was then that I decided that I could do something to improve the quality of life of many people as an audiologist.

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.): University of Florida, Gainsville, FL
• Masters of Science in Audiology (M.S.): San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
• Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders (B.A.): San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
• Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA)
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A): American Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Licensed: Audiology, State of Califoria
• Licensed: Hearing Aid Dispenser, State of California
• Certification: Newborn Hearing Screening, State of California
• Task Force Member: California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board

An ongoing quest for knowledge
My career path has been as challenging as it has been rewarding, and the case of every patient encourages me to learn more so that I can provide better services and give them hope when dealing with their hearing deficiencies. My passion for learning, combined with my desire to help, remains a vital catalyst I use to sharpen my skills constantly. Although I have had an extensive formal education, I continue to attend advanced professional courses, various seminars, conferences and special trainings on the latest products, technologies and diagnostic tools in audiology to help you improve your quality of life.

Joining a wonderful team
I am so excited to re-join such a great team at Santa Cruz Ear Nose and Throat and Physician’s Hearing Aid Center.

It has also been wonderful to see our wonderful patients again! I have missed everyone. The positive, professional, and knowledge rich atmosphere that I experience here facilitate me to provide you with a wonderful experience when you visit any of our clinics. I am thrilled to be part of the Santa Cruz County community again!

Community involvement: Guest speaker to various groups promoting hearing conservation, hearing health, aural rehabilitation, and assistive listening devices. Motivational speaker by chance. Great cook by choice. Mother to three wonderful furry baby dogs.