Mary O’Leary Kane, MA, CCC-SLP earned her Bachelor’s degree from Towson State University and her Master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She has been a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) since 1996.

As a member of GBMC’s Cochlear Implant Team, Mary provides aural rehabilitation therapy for children and adults to support listening development, demonstrate best use of CI technology, and track progress of oral communication skills.

Mary has 20 years of specialized experience in a variety of settings, including hospital, private practice and schools. She has contributed to a number of research articles and academic materials related to the field of hearing loss and rehabilitation, and continues to present findings at local and national events.

Mary brings with her an enthusiasm to help children and adults through the cochlear implant process, bringing sound to life in meaningful therapy sessions. Her goal is to educate patients and maximize their use of cochlear implant technology.

Ms. Bagley serves at the Medical Secretary to the Presbyterian Board of Governors CI Center of Excellence at GBMC. She has over 30 years of Healthcare Administrative experience. She is responsible for providing secretarial support for the department including scheduling appointments, schedule coordination, telephone inquiries, email communication, and surgical coordination. In addition, Ms. Bagley may assist with equipment orders, event planning, and community outreach. She will be the smiling face you see upon entering our office. Ms. Bagley looks forward to seeing you at your CI Center

Dr. Kruzits received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences at University of Maryland, College Park and her Doctorate of Audiology from Towson University. She completed her fellowship at the Presbyterian Board of Governors Cochlear Implant Center of Excellence at GBMC and ENT and Allergy Specialists in the Greater Philadelphia area. Dr. Kruzits has co-authored and published articles examining hearing loss as a public health issue in the Hearing Review. Dr. Kruzits is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Paula joins the Cochlear Implant Team after serving as part of the GBMC organization for the last 22 years. She is a certified nursing assistant and has been a unit coordinator. For the last 17 years, she served an Emergency Medical Technician for the pediatric emergency room. Paula’s work experience provides her with tremendous counseling and problem-solving skills. Her extensive cochlear implant training will allow her to assist you along your cochlear implant journey. Paula will work alongside you to guide you in device selection, troubleshoot equipment when needed, and educate you to ensure that you get the most from your cochlear implant.