Kristine Bayer has been an audiologist for over 25 years and has worked in a variety of clinical settings with both children and adults.  Her goal is to build a lasting relationship with her patients to achieve their hearing healthcare needs.  She strives to provide kind and compassionate care while utilizing the full extent of her education.

Dr. Bayer obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and her Doctor of Audiology degree from Salus University. Away from the office, Dr. Bayer enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Meredith Klinker is originally from the Milwaukee area and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following her time as a Badger, she earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Purdue University in Indiana.  She is very happy to be part of the HEAR Wisconsin Team, using her knowledge to help patients achieve their hearing and communication goals so that they can better participate in their communities. 

In her free time, Dr. Klinker enjoys baking, running, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Armona Nadler-Strick is a native of Chicago, IL. She received her bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her master’s degree in Audiology from Indiana University, Bloomington. She earned her Doctorate in Audiology from Central Michigan University in 2008. Dr. Nadler-Strick has over 25 years of experience as a clinical audiologist.

Dr. Nadler-Strick is committed to balancing patients’ lifestyle needs with their emotional connection to hearing. She is focused on educating each patient and family to understand specific hearing abilities, clarify realistic expectations, and provide satisfying outcomes with the most appropriate amplification. Dr. Nadler-Strick is dedicated to guiding people successfully through the process of better hearing with compassion and sensitivity.

Dr. Nadler-Strick enjoys music, dance, and quality time with her husband and two daughters.

Dr. Ryan earned her bachelor’s degree in Audiology from Purdue University, her master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and her Doctorate in Audiology from Salus University. She has been practicing audiology for 25 years.

She is currently a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Associate Clinical Professor where she teaches University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Speech Language Pathology graduate students in the area of aural rehabilitation. Dr. Ryan expertly fits all leading hearing aid manufacturers’ makes and models of hearing instruments. Her clinical philosophy is one of fitting the whole patient and she strongly believes in the necessity of personalizing each hearing aid fitting to the individual patient.

Dr. Ryan lives in the Milwaukee area with her husband, their son, and their family dog, Romeo the Boxer. She enjoys yoga, hiking, family time, and is a very enthusiastic cook.

Lori earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish and International business from UW-La Crosse, her post-baccalaureate certificate in American Sign Language Interpreting from St. Catherine University, and her Doctorate in Audiology from University of Arizona.

She is thrilled to be part of the HEAR Wisconsin team. Lori strongly believes that each patient deserves to have their hearing aids fit specifically to their needs. Everyone deserves access to communication.

Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and their three dogs: Miller, Leinie, and Summit (all named after breweries). She is a huge advocate for rescuing dogs, specifically black ones as they are the first looked over in shelters. Lori also likes traveling, going to concerts, and attending Wisconsin sporting events.