Melissa H. Sweeney, MS, CCC/SLP, LSLS Cert AVT, is the Director of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Services and the Cochlear Implant Program at the University of Texas at Dallas/Callier Center.  Ms. Sweeney has provided evaluations and treatment for children with hearing loss and their families for more than 24 years.  She also teaches graduate level classes in the Speech-Language-Hearing Program and has provided numerous trainings for professionals.  Ms. Sweeney has held several appointed and elected professional board positions.