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.

Nicole “Nikki” Eagan joined the Cochlear Implant team in 2017 as the center’s Patient Services Associate. She is a graduate from Harford Community College with hopes to further her education in health care field. Mrs. Eagan is a results driven individual with great organizational and interpersonal skills.

Adele joined the Cochlear Implant team in February 2019 as the Cochlear Implant Technician. Adele’s role is to support individuals considering cochlear implantation and our current cochlear implant recipients. She is available for equipment introduction, pairing of technology, device selection, troubleshooting devices and providing additional resources to meet your lifestyle and listening needs.

A bilateral CI recipient herself, she has a passion for walking alongside of others on their CI journey. Adele has served as an advocate for cochlear implants since 2005 when she received her first cochlear implant. Other than the surgery and a few mappings, there were no other services available to her in post-Katrina Louisiana.

“Those years of hearing loss and finally getting a cochlear implant were very lonely years. I had no one to talk with about the process. My husband and I moved blindly forward with CI surgery, hoping that it would finally be the answer to my hearing loss. And it was! But no one should have to go through this journey without support and encouragement. That’s why I am here.”

“Coming to the CI Center at GBMC in 2007 was the best thing that happened in my CI journey. Here I found caring professionals and the encouragement I needed to have my second CI surgery and succeed as a bilateral recipient.”

Dr. Frank 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. Frank has co-authored and published articles examining hearing loss as a public health issue in the Hearing Review. Dr. Frank is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Elly May’s job as a hearing assist dog began in 2010 with puppy kindergarten. She spent almost two years in training to earn her Service Dog vest.

As a trained professional, she watches over her person (Adele) and loves to meet people wherever she goes. With her keen sense of hearing, she alerts Adele to the sounds around her.