Dr. Jessica Allen is a licensed audiologist who joined North Georgia Audiology in 2016 and took on a new role as co-owner of all three NGA offices in 2022, partnering with Dr. Brooke Means. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree and Master of Science degree from The University of Tennessee and her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Georgia. She is a native of Augusta, GA where she completed her residency at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Dr. Allen is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, the American Academy of Audiology, and the Georgia Academy of Audiology, where she currently serves on the Legislative Committee. She enjoys providing hearing healthcare to the Greater Atlanta Area! Dr. Allen lives in Hoschton with her husband and daughter Nova, where she enjoys spending quality time watching movies, going on trips, and seeing her family.
Sydney joined our Johns Creek office team as Front Office Coordinator in October of 2023. She enjoys being able to connect with our patients as well as creating a warm and inviting environment for them as they come for their appointments. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends and family as well as her dog Franklin who is the light of her life! Sydney is excited to meet you and assist with setting you up with any appointments you may need!
Amy is excited to support NGA patients with compassion and care! She thrives on teamwork and “getting things done”! In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family outdoors with activities like hiking, camping, and especially water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking. She’s also a big college sports fan and proudly cheers for Auburn University and the SEC.
Dr. C. Brooke Means is a dedicated audiologist and co-owner of North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers. She earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from The University of Georgia. She joined North Georgia Audiology in May 2015 and took on a new role as co-owner of all three NGA offices in 2022, partnering with Dr. Jessica Allen.
A passionate advocate for her profession and patients, Dr. Means is actively involved in professional and community leadership. She currently serves as President and State Legislative Committee member for the Georgia Academy of Audiology, having previously served as Conference Chair. She also serves on the Board of Directors for North Georgia Senior Resources as Legislative Liaison. In addition, she is a contributing member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
Dr. Means’ passion for Audiology is deeply personal, as her brother, Nathan, was born with profound hearing impairment. Witnessing firsthand the life-changing impact that Audiologists had on her family solidified her commitment to the profession. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, serving at Liberty Baptist Church in Toccoa, singing, learning guitar & fiddle, and cheering on the UGA Bulldawgs!
Dr. Lack’s own personal experience of being hearing impaired and wearing hearing aids fuels his devotion to audiology and his passion for helping individuals with hearing loss. Dr. Lack has spent the last couple of years in different states gaining ample knowledge of the field of audiology in a variety of different clinical experiences. His interests include diagnosing and treating hearing disorders in adult and geriatric patients and all things amplification. Dr. Lack is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the Georgia Academy of Audiology (GAA), where he also currently serves as the Marketing and Publicity Chair.Aside from Dr. Lack’s love of connecting with patients and all things audiology, you can find him hanging out with his family and friends, cheering on the Georgia Bulldawgs (and sometimes Auburn Tigers), and being active outside, most likely playing pickleball.
Danette has been with North Georgia Audiology since the fall of 2020. She is from Alabama, where she received her certification and worked as a physical therapy assistant for 6 years. Danette earned an Audiology Assistant Certificate from Nova Southeastern. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children, watching Alabama football & Braves baseball, and reading books. Danette attends Atlanta Road Church of Christ where she volunteers with Clothing Closet Giveaways. Danette is excited to share her talents with our Gainesville patients. She will be available on either a scheduled or walk-in basis, who are in need of hearing aid repair, and can also provide extra guidance on proper cleaning and maintenance of devices.
Abbey is excited to join the Front Office staff, meet all the patients, and welcome them for their appointments. Outside of work, Abbey enjoys being active playing tennis and watching FSU football and Braves baseball. When she’s not watching sports, she likes to read books or spend quality time with family and friends.
Riley is very excited to join the team here at NGA. She loves helping people anyway she can! Riley graduated from Buford High School in 2021, when soon after she left to attend Chipola College in Marianna, FL where she played softball for two years. Riley loves her family, dog Millie, goldfish (extra cheddar), Braves, and Kentucky basketball.
Dr. Hannah Jones is a licensed audiologist who is excited to serve those with hearing healthcare needs in Cherokee County and the surrounding areas.
Dr. Jones received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Georgia State University and went on to receive her Doctorate of Audiology from University of South Florida. She has great experience working with pediatrics and adults for diagnostics, hearing aid selections, and fittings. Dr. Jones has also developed cochlear implant programs in the past and has a passion for those who are interested in implantable technology. Her goal is to find the best solution that best fits a patient’s hearing loss and lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her cats. She grew up in North Georgia and is excited to be back closer to family and friends.
Dr. Lack’s own personal experience of being hearing impaired and wearing hearing aids fuels his devotion to audiology and his passion for helping individuals with hearing loss. Dr. Lack has spent the last couple of years in different states gaining ample knowledge of the field of audiology in a variety of different clinical experiences. His interests include diagnosing and treating hearing disorders in adult and geriatric patients and all things amplification. Dr. Lack is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the Georgia Academy of Audiology (GAA), where he also currently serves as the Marketing and Publicity Chair.Aside from Dr. Lack’s love of connecting with patients and all things audiology, you can find him hanging out with his family and friends, cheering on the Georgia Bulldawgs (and sometimes Auburn Tigers), and being active outside, most likely playing pickleball.
Melissa Bruns joined the North Georgia Audiology team in 2020 as the front office assistant. Since joining the team, she has progressed in her role to Audiology Assistant. Melissa arrived with 11 years of customer service management experience. Her prior work experience provided her with the understanding of the importance of building positive relationships with patients and providing excellent customer service. Melissa is available to our patients who need hearing aid troubleshooting or repair on either a scheduled or walk-in basis. She can provide extra guidance on proper cleaning and maintenance of hearing aids, including help with Bluetooth features and insertion and removal of hearing devices. When she is not at work, Melissa loves exploring Woodstock with her family and dog named Taco.
Katie Simon is the front desk operative in the Woodstock office. Originally from New Jersey, Katie has lived in the Woodstock area for 10 years. A sum cum laud graduate from Elmira College, she has a degree is speech language pathology and audiology. Katie is the mother of four, including a set of twins! Prior to NGA Katie has worked in education as well as customer service. Katie is the first voice you hear or face you see when calling or stopping by. She is eager to assist you with any questions you may have or appointments you may need.
Caleb joined the North Georgia Audiology team in January 2022 as the Business Accounts Director. He spent the last decade working in Logistics where he worked his way up to management level positions and is excited to bring his knowledge to the hearing healthcare industry. Caleb obtained his MBA degree in May 2023 from Georgia Southern University. He was born and raised in Northeast Georgia where he resides with his wife and two children. His family attends Liberty Baptist Church. Caleb loves spending time with family, fishing, playing golf, and watching college football (Go Dawgs!).
Tammy joined North Georgia Audiology in December 2025 and brings more than 25 years of operations experience in cardiology and radiation oncology. She is excited to apply that knowledge to the field of audiology.
Outside of work, Tammy enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves to travel, and is a devoted college football fan, especially when cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. She attends Liberty Baptist Church, where she serves as the sound technician.
Julia joined the North Georgia Audiology team in April 2026. A Georgia native, she graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Multimedia Journalism, reflecting her passion for reading and writing.
Her professional background includes experience as a journalist, news anchor, magazine writer, and communications specialist. Outside of work, Julia enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to music, exploring new experiences, and spending time outdoors. She is excited to grow her knowledge of audiology and become more involved in the local community!
For all marketing, community outreach, event, and partnership inquiries, please contact Julia at julia@ngaudiology.com.
Jenny started at NGA in 2019 and has been in the Audiology Assistant role since 2022. From the initial fitting of hearing devices through clean and care school, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting, Jenny appreciates spending time with patients, while helping them with their hearing needs. Healthy hearing is her goal and tennis is her hobby, but traveling with her husband to cheer on their children at sporting events is her favorite past time.
Dr. Deborah T. Woodward is the founder of North Georgia Audiology, LLC which operates Audiology and Hearing Aid Centers in Johns Creek, Gainesville and Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Woodward earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Arizona, her Master’s degree in Audiology from Florida State University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing from Louisiana State University. Dr. Woodward has been a practicing Audiologist since 1991 and has served the hearing healthcare needs of the Johns Creek and North Georgia communities for over 20 years. She practices in Johns Creek and specializes in hearing device personalization. Dr. Woodward is a proud and active member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, the American Academy of Audiology, and the Georgia Academy of Audiology. Married with 2 children, she enjoys exercising and boating on Lake Lanier with her family and loves her LSU Tigers!
Retired March 26th, 2026