Alejandro Lua

As a highly motivated Doctor of Audiology student at San Jose State University, I am deeply committed to improving the overall wellness of my community, with a particular focus on addressing hearing impairments. I am passionate about contributing to the well-being of individuals facing hearing challenges by leveraging my expertise and resources to provide necessary support and solutions. My dedication to compassionate care and evidence-based practices ensures that I consistently strive to improve patient outcomes. Adept at working in fast-paced clinical environments, I am eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary team, creating a supportive atmosphere that fosters patient trust and promotes optimal auditory health for all.

• Cultural Competence
• Effective Time Management
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Self-motivation
• Emotional Intelligence
• Teamwork
• Collaboration

• Dean's List 2019
• 4.0 President's Scholar 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
• SJSU A.S. First Generation Scholarship 2020 and 2021
• SJSU Latino Alumni Alumni Scholarship 2022
• SJSU Advocacy Award 2023

San Jose State University / Graduate Research Assistant / San Jose, CA 

• Designed a pilot study to investigate the psychological effects of COVID-19 and tinnitus perception.
• Constructed a survey using Qualtrics to assess qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assembled literature review and Institutional Review Board (IRB) application.
• Currently coordinating participant recruitment and data collection.

Pacific Hearing Connection

• Hearing Screening Event

Basic Life Support and AED

• Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluation in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association (AHA).

Human Subject Research

• Social and Behavioral

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa)

• Successfully completed training and certification to administer and score the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.