St. Joseph Hearing + Speech

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨
Today we’re highlighting Director of Human Resources and Mission Integration Katie Griffin! In addition to managing all things HR, Katie helps staff to stay connected to the mission, vision, and values at the heart of our services. We’re so grateful for her steady leadership!
💬 “One of the most rewarding parts of my role is visiting classrooms and watching our students interact with JoJo, our St. Joseph pet therapy dog. Seeing them practice communication, listening, and turn-taking skills and both inspiring and incredibly fun. Experiencing these moments firsthand deepens my connection to our mission and helps me more effectively support our team through my work in Human Resources and Mission Integration.”

St. Joseph had a strong showing at the Indiana Early Intervention conference last week!
Chief Program Officer Lindy Powell and Lead EI Specialist Caitlin Stacy headed down to Bloomington to present at the conference and connect with other local and national experts. EI Specialist Kelli Lynch was also recognized for her outstanding work with families.
Thanks to Indiana First Steps and the IU Early Childhood Center for hosting this terrific event!

Our Missouri toddler class students are having a blast in summer camp! ☀️
In addition to fun, games, and plenty of playtime, St. Joseph’s summer camps are an opportunity for children to receive daily LSL intervention during the break between school years.
We love getting to see these little faces on our campus during the long summer months!

🤝 We love connecting with organizations across the LSL field!
This week, members of the DeVault Research Lab stopped by for a tour of our Indianapolis preschool. Housed at the Indiana University School of Medicine, DeVault researchers focus on how hearing amplification and technology impacts quality of life in children and adults.
We're grateful to have a historic research lab so near to our Indianapolis campus!

St. Joseph is well represented on the global stage!
Last week, a team of St. Joseph team members Lindy Powell, Bailey Clay, Kristin Schaaf, Maggie Reynolds, and Gabriella Marcy attended the AG Bell Global LSL Symposium, an international conference all about best practices in Listening and Spoken Language Development.
Kristin delivered a presentation about mentoring and coaching, and Lindy presented alongside The University of Akron 's Nicole Dixon about building LSL partnerships.
We are so proud of our team and their contributions to the global conversation about LSL!

St. Joseph Hearing + Speech is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindy Powell as its Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026.

Lindy has served in program leadership roles at St. Joseph since 2021. As CEO, Lindy will oversee all aspects of St. Joseph Hearing + Speech's operations and strategic direction, continuing the organization's 189-year commitment to delivering exceptional listening and spoken language solutions for children with hearing loss while reflecting the character and values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Please join us in congratulating Lindy on this well-deserved appointment. We look forward to her leadership as we continue building on our strong foundation and creating even greater opportunities for the children and families we serve.

Find more information about this transition at our website under "News and Publications."

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨
Today we’re highlighting Teaching Assistant Shelby Bender! Parent to a program alumnus, Shelby’s connection to St. Joseph runs deep. She brings her passionate and creative spirit into every interaction with our preschool students, and we’re so grateful to have her on the team!
💬 “I love hearing my students’ hearing loss journeys and watching them thrive at St. Joseph!”

🫧 Brain Bubbles are popping in Indianapolis! 🫧
Last week, we hosted a community pop-up event at the Glendale branch of the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. More than 35 families joined us for songs, stories, and playtime centered around how to help children develop strong listening skills.
We love connecting with families across Indiana and sharing about how they can help their babies’ brains grow!