Carrie Balian - POC
IL Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side
Credentials: IL Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side Program Coordinator, CHOICES for Parents Coordinator, Parent of a child with hearing loss, Bacehlor's of Science in Marketing and Management
Other Affiliations: CHOICES for Parents
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Carrie Balian is the mother of four children. Her oldest child, Jack, was born deaf. She is the Coordinator of Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side in Illinois and CHOICES for Parents. Carrie has presented to groups nationwide, co-authored several publications including the 2012 NCHAM e-book. Carrie served for two years on the EHDI meeting planning committee and is still a member of the Illinois Universal Newborn Hearing & Screening Advisory Board. Carrie has also participated as a parent professional on the NICHQ national and statewide learning collaborative teams and is also a Board Member of Illinois Hands & Voices. During this journey of representing other parents she has been recognized and awarded both nationally and locally for her support, commitment and leadership in the field. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management. |
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