slate of candidates
Candidates to serve on the 2026 MAA Board of Directors
President Elect
Andrew Setrum is a clinical audiologist with M Health Fairview. He is a recent graduate from Pacific University’s School of Audiology. Andrew completed his externship with M Health Fairview’s Clinic and Surgery Center and Lions’ Children’s Hearing and ENT Clinic in Minneapolis. He has held multiple leadership positions as a student: fundraising chair for his local SAA chapter, student state officer for Minnesota with National NSSLHA, and President of the Student Academy of Doctors of Audiology. He has recently joined the MAA’s Government Relations Committee as a Co-Chair. Andrew is eager to contribute his support to the Academy’s mission and strengthen the profession across the state. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, officiating/playing hockey, and golfing. Resume
Member-at-Large
Bailey Cole received her AuD from the University of Minnesota (UMN). She completed her externship at M Health Fairview in 2018. After her externship, she began working as an audiologist at M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis where she provides diagnostic, hearing aid, and cochlear implant services.
Bailey says, "During graduate school, I saw the importance of getting involved outside of classes and clinical work. I served as the President and Activities Officer of the Student Academy of Audiology – UMN Chapter. I coordinated the involvement of UMN audiology services in the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic, which serves community members with unmet needs. I also organized philanthropic activities for the group to participate in, such as the Hearing Loss Association of America’s Walk4Hearing and Feed My Starving Children. I had the opportunity to see the great work of the Minnesota Academy of Audiology (MAA) through my time as the student liaison with the Board of Directors.
"In 2021, I was asked to be a Board Member at Large on the Scientific and Professional Education Board for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). During my three-year term, I worked with the ASHA Professional Development team to monitor progress toward achieving member service and revenue goals. I also provided guidance in the development and delivery of courses for ASHA members, including ASHA’s Learning Pass and the annual ASHA Convention.
"Most recently, I have been excited to get more involved with MAA again, serving on the Membership Development Committee since 2024. I am honored to have been nominated to run for the Board of Directors as a Board Member at Large. I would bring commitment, teamwork, eagerness to learn, and passion to this role in order to continue to grow our organization." Resume
