Rachel Lee, Au.D., CCC-A

Education

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Au.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Courses Taught

CS&D 891: Clinical Clerkship in Audiology I
CS&D 892: Clinical Clerkship in Audiology I
CS&D 846: The Human Balance System: Laboratory

Background and Expertise

Dr. Lee’s current clinical focus is diagnostic audiology, electrophysiologic testing, and the fitting of hearing aids and other assistive listening devices across the lifespan.

She has a strong clinical background, with expertise in vestibular and audiologic assessment, electrophysiologic testing in adult and pediatric populations, and the selection/fitting of amplification and custom hearing protection. She is actively involved at the state and national level and is a dedicated advocate for access to hearing healthcare for all. Dr. Lee also serves as the audiology Discipline Training Coordinator for the Wisconsin Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program at the Waisman Center. She is passionate about clinical teaching, mentoring the next generation of audiologists and promoting excellence in patient- and family-centered care.

Highlighted Activities

• Member, WI DHS Newborn Hearing Subcommittee
• Member, cCMV WiSPER Taskforce
• Recipient of the President’s Award, Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association, 2026
• Fellow, American Academy of Audiology, 2013 – present
• Member, Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association, 2013 – present
• Co-chair, Legislative Committee, Wisconsin Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Association
• Member, American Speech-Language Hearing Association’s Committee of Ambassadors, 2023 – present

Representative Presentations and Publications

Panning, S., Lee, R.L., Misurelli, S. (2021). Breaking down communication barriers: Assessing the need for audiologists to have access to clinically relevant sign language. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 32(4): 261-7.

Lee, R., Sesing, K., Grindle, A., Walsh, S., & Lund, C. Amplifying Audiology at WSHA: Survey Insights, Strategic Initiatives, and Leadership Dialogue, Presented at WSHA Convention, Pewaukee, WI, February 2026

Hartman, A., Lee, R. Newborn Hearing Screening and Beyond: Ensuring Early Detection and Intervention, Presented at Meriter Grand Rounds, Madison, WI, April 2025

Guest, Larry Mueller show, Discussion on Over-the-Counter hearing aids

Lee, R., Bragg, A. Pediatric audiologists’ current practice protocols for electrophysiologic testing in newborns. Poster presented at AAA Convention, Seattle, WA, April 2023.