Meet OAT’s Audiologists
Christi Campbell, M.S., CCC-A
Christi Campbell obtained her Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1993. Her experience includes serving as the director of a newborn hearing screening program, diagnostic audiology, vestibular rehabilitation, aural/oral therapy, industrial hearing conservation as well as hearing amplification and management. Currently, she is one of the diagnostic audiologists at OAT and is involved in research studies for ototoxic medications with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center. Christi is a member of the American Speech Hearing Language Association and of the Tennessee Academy of Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology. She and her husband reside in Murfreesboro with their three children and are members of First United Methodist Church. Christi enjoys watching baseball, camping, and serving at her church.
Mary Kennady, M.S., CCC-A
Mary Kennady earned her Master of Science in Audiology from the University of Alabama in 1985. She joined OAT in 1989 as an audiologist and worked through 1997. After taking a few years off with her two children, Mary rejoined OAT in 2007. She is licensed in audiology and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology. When not working, Mary is an avid knitter and enjoys ringing handbells with her church choir.
Shelby Maxwell, Au.D., F-AAA
Dr. Shelby Maxwell received her Doctorate of Audiology degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville in 2016. She carries licensure for audiology in Tennessee, is a fellow in the American Academy of Audiology and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. As a clinical audiologist at OAT, she specializes in the fitting and maintenance of hearing devices. When not working Dr. Maxwell enjoys traveling, watching Tennessee football, and spending time with family and friends.
JoAnne Sacks, M.S., CCC-A
Jo Anne Sacks received her Master's of Science degree in Audiology from Vanderbilt University in 1988. She joined OAT in 1989 and has more than 35 years of experience as a clinical audiologist specializing in the fitting, dispensing and maintenance of hearing aids as well as aural rehabilitation. She is a licensed audiologist in the state of Tennessee, is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. When not at work, Jo Anne enjoys running, golf, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.
Nicole Payne, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Payne received her Doctorate of Audiology from East Tennessee State University. After practicing in Southern Indiana for 5 years, she moved back home and joined OAT in 2018, providing services in the Franklin office. She is a licensed Audiologist in the state of Tennessee, a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. As a professional, Dr. Payne hopes to positively impact the next generation of audiologists, improve upon patient-centered clinical practices and contribute to the continuing development of the field. She is passionate about helping people in and around her hometown make informed, collaborative decisions about their hearing and balance healthcare. Outside of professional work, Dr. Payne enjoys spending time with her husband and their Great Dane.
Morgan Potocki, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Potocki received her Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University in 2018 and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2022. Dr. Potocki spent her fourth-year externship with OAT and joined as an Audiologist following graduation.
She currently holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American-Speech¬ Language-Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. As a clinical audiologist she specializes in diagnostics, vestibular assessment, and hearing aids.
When not at work, Dr. Potocki enjoys going hiking with her two huskies, shopping, attending Bible study with her church co-group, and traveling with her husband.
Derek Beaudoin, Au.D., CCC-A
Derek was born and raised in Hermitage, TN and received his Doctorate of Audiology from the University of North Texas in 2019. After practicing as an audiologist in Hawaii for two years, he moved back to Tennessee and joined OAT in 2021. He is a licensed audiologist in the state of Tennessee and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Currently, he provides diagnostic services and specializes in auditory evoked potentials, vestibular and balance assessment. Additionally, Derek provides services in fitting, dispensing, and maintenance of hearing aids. When not at work, Derek enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and trying new food.
Alexandra Berlin, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Berlin received her Doctorate of Audiology from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville in 2018. She is a licensed Audiologist in the state of Tennessee, she holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAAA).
She joined OAT in 2023 after practicing in the Nashville area for 5 years, and she enjoys serving patient populations of all abilities and ages with their hearing healthcare needs.
Along with her husband, daughter (Lila), and son (Bobby), she resides in Franklin, TN and is an active member in her church and residential communities.
Our Speech Pathologists
Melissa D. Kirby, MS, CCC-SLP
Melissa is a speech language pathologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of voice, resonance, and airway disorders in both children and adults. Melissa has treated many of the most famous names in all genres of the music industry over the last 27 years. She has also done on the road voice consulting as well as in the studio. Melissa loves teaching and has been an adjunct professor for Vanderbilt Graduate School. She has spoken on many voice topics at numerous national, regional, and state conferences, and training workshops for music educators, church choirs, worship leaders and other organizations. She enjoys traveling with her husband and two children as well as leading worship.