Hannan, Gael: - Gael Hannan is a public speaker, humorist and hearing health advocate who grew up with a hearing loss that is now severe to profound. She writes a weekly blog on hearing loss for HearingHealthMatters.org, and is the Consumer Editor for two Canadian professional hearing-related journals. Gaels articles have appeared in many North American publications and she is a sought-after speaker for her funny and insightful performances on living with hearing loss. nGael lives with her husband and son and divides her time between Ontario and the west coast.