29 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: Loni Briley
While she may not wear a cape on the job, Loni Briley is truly a superhero. As a doctor of audiology at Hearing Life in Conway, Briley has spent the past nine years changing lives by restoring hearing to the community she calls home.
“The ultimate moment of joy for me is when a patient with hearing loss hears for the first time through hearing devices,” she said. “Seeing their face light up when they can easily hear their loved one’s voice after years of difficulty gets me every single time. That feeling I get from knowing I was able to help make someone’s life better will never get old.”
Dr. Briley’s journey to becoming a 501Der Woman began as a student at the University of Central Arkansas.
“At UCA, I joined the Epsilon Xi chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority, whose national philanthropy is the Starkey Hearing Foundation,” she said. “Through my volunteer work, I learned all about the world of hearing loss and audiology. I found myself very drawn to helping people in that way, and I decided to make a career of improving the quality of life for people through better hearing. I am so grateful for those college experiences, because without them I never would have found this field that I love so much.”
Dr. Briley also volunteers her expertise at community events.
“Dr. Briley is committed to serving the community and often participates in community health fairs, providing complimentary hearing screenings to anyone in need,” said Marcus McFall, District Manager for Hearing Life.
She also values time with her family. “My patients share many life lessons with me,” she said. “The one that has impacted me the most is that time is precious, and you don’t get a do-over with your children. It can be difficult for working women with families to find a work-life balance. I decided early in my career that I would never let it come before my family. I’m thankful to work for a company that supports my work-life balance so I never miss events and special moments for my children.”
For Dr. Briley, audiology is more than just a career. It’s an opportunity to grow the next generation of superheroes.
“Being a supervisor to students in my clinic has been the most rewarding,” she said. “I have been a preceptor for many doctoral students, interns and apprentices over the years, and I truly love teaching and preparing future providers.”
Contact Dr. Briley today at 501.358.3882,
[email protected] or visit Healing Life at 2915 Dave Ward Drive Ste. 8 in Conway.
