Dr. Shihadah graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine with a Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) in 2022. She received her B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Iowa in 2018. She completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). She is a full time clinical audiologist serving pediatric and adult patients who utilize hearing aids and cochlear implants. She has extensive training and experience in serving children with various disabilities. She also has participated in outcome-based research for hearing technology both at OHSU and in her graduate program.