Phonak Spotlight

Meet: Abigail Poyser, Au.D., Product Marketing Manager

Education background: B.A., Psychology, French, Music from DePauw University; M.A., Audiology from Indiana University; Au.D. from Indiana University

Joined Phonak: March 2010

Why did you choose the field of audiology?

Abigail Poyser: My background as a musician and educational focus in psychology led me to the field of audiology. It’s a great combination of sound and people!

What do you enjoy most about your current position?

Poyser: As a Product Marketing Manager, I have the great opportunity to interact with many facets of our organization. I may spend my day meeting with other members of the marketing team outlining a campaign, have phone calls with the sales reps in the field, meet with tech support on tough customer questions, and then finish up the day with supply chain to make sure we have everything we need to fulfill orders.

What advice do you have for other audiologists?

Poyser: It’s a really exciting time to be in our industry — things certainly are changing. We are seeing more and more people reach out to address their hearing health at an earlier age than ever before. Figure out what makes you happy, and go with it!

What do you like to do outside of work?

Poyser: I love to cook and drink good wine. I play the cello in the local Philharmonic Orchestra. And, I love spending time traveling and exploring new places with my husband and our 2-year old.

What is your favorite sound?

Poyser: The orchestra as it tunes to agree on the perfect “A.”

What’s one thing people don’t know about you?

Poyser: I grow a mean vegetable garden in the summer!