About Annelise Francess-Cooley, AuD

Annelise Gerardi, Au.D., CCC-A, passions lie in advocacy and a wholistic patient-centered approach to care. The ability to hear affects the ability to communicate with others, feelings of inclusion, and so much more. She focuses on hearing and balance for her patients. 

Annelise received her Disabilities in Society from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida and completed graduate school at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She completed a dual fellowship in Denver at the Marion Downs Center, a non-profit speech and hearing center, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus with their LEND (Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) program.

Outside of work Annelise enjoys exploring new places and traveling, being outside in the sunshine especially hiking and camping, curling up with a good book and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.