My name is Isabella Hillerby and I am the JHBI Audiology Extern for the 2021-2022 year. I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Nevada, Reno in my hometown.  I attended the University of Oklahoma for my Doctorate of Audiology Program and will be graduating in May 2022.  

JHBI has been an incredible placement for me in my first few months here–I have learned so much more than I thought possible and love coming to work each day. The team here at JHBI is full of wonderful mentors, patient advocates, and kind individuals. I am grateful for the opportunity to be working with our patients over the next year through their hearing and balance healthcare journey. 

Though I miss the mountains and snowy weather from back home, Jacksonville and northeast Florida has quickly become my favorite place to live.  My free time is spent exploring Jacksonville–paddle boarding along the coastline, hiking through Hanna Park, finding new favorite local brunch places–and spending time with my new kitten! I love all activities ocean related and am looking forward to becoming scuba certified by the end of the summer. I can’t wait to see what this next year has in store for me.