Angela is an international Life & Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, trainer, and the founder of Joyful Life Solutions which specializes in helping others overcome their negative self-beliefs in order to achieve their full confidence & potential.
Prior to that, Angela spent 15 years in the corporate medical devices field, holding various positions in marketing, management and clinical education in the U.S., Australia and Europe.
In addition to her coaching training, Angela holds a B.S. degree in sociology & psychology, as well as an MBA.
Born in a small farm community in South Dakota, Angela has lived and traveled all over the world. She and her husband Colin have been living in France for the past 14 years.
Angela has been a cochlear implant recipient for 27 years. Read her journey back to hearing story HERE.
Watch her TEDx talk HERE:
As the Vice President of Global Marketing at Senzime, Inc., Michael J. Noble brings over 15 years of expertise in the medical device industry. At Senzime, Michael leads global marketing strategies, product launches, and the introduction of cutting-edge technologies, driving innovation and growth.
Michael’s career is defined by his commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through advanced medical technologies. Before joining Senzime, he held pivotal roles at Cochlear Americas and Medtronic, where he significantly contributed to product commercialization, market expansion, and customer engagement. His leadership in these roles has been crucial in fostering growth and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
Beyond his professional achievements, Michael is deeply committed to the cochlear implant community. He serves as the President of the Board for the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund (JLCIF). His passion for this cause is rooted in his personal journey, being born profoundly deaf and becoming the first pediatric patient in North Texas to receive a cochlear implant at the age of two.
Michael finds immense joy in hearing life’s many sounds with his cochlear implant. He is an enthusiastic globetrotter, having traveled across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia-New Zealand. He has lived in Denver, Boulder, Seattle, Sydney (short-term), and now resides in his hometown of Dallas, TX.
He revels in the voices of people, the sounds of nature in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the revving of a car engine, the grinding and brewing of fresh coffee, and the richness of music. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado.
Read Michael’s cochlear implant story here: www.jlcif.org/about/read-our-board-members-personal-ci-stories
Kym is currently the Sr. Manager of Clinical Education for the U.S. Medical Affairs organization within the Becton Dickinson Peripheral Intervention (BDPI) business. She is responsible for the strategy and execution of healthcare provider education and training activities for the business within the peripheral interventions group. The goal of her work is to ensure safe and efficacious product and procedure adoption by healthcare providers to improve the lives and safety of patients and support the advancement of healthcare.
Prior to this role, Kym held various positions with Medtronic and the Covidien clinical education team. Before her career in the medical device industry, Kym worked as a development officer for The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business.
Kym received her Juris Doctorate degree from Capital University Law School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology from The Ohio State University.
Kym currently resides in Columbus, OH.
Jodi has extensive experience fighting for information, access, and improvements for children with hearing loss/deafness/cochlear implants and their families.
Co-founder of the GPODHH (Global Coalition of Parents of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing), member of the WHO’s World Hearing Forum, Jodi also participated in the creation of the Audiological Network of the Italian Federation of Pediatricians (FIMP), which established a collaboration between medical professionals, politicians, and parent associations, with the aim of promoting Newborn Hearing Screening in all birth hospitals in Italy.
She is currently a Producer of “Rally Caps,” the movie, based on the novel of the same name she co-authored with her father Stephen J. Cutler. “RALLY CAPS” was published both in the United States and in Italy, and was the first book with a strong representation of an adolescent main character with a cochlear implant who uses listening and spoken language.
Niki brings a wealth of experience as a Senior Global Human Resources Leader, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and fostering inclusive environments. Her passion for managing high-performing teams and implementing transformative strategies aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance access to cochlear implants and support individuals with hearing loss. What sets Niki apart is her personal connection to our cause.
As a parent of a child with cochlear implants, she intimately understands the profound impact and value of this life-changing technology. Her advocacy journey, coupled with her dedication to fostering self-advocacy skills in her son, underscores her commitment to ensuring equitable access to cochlear implant technology for all who need them.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Niki lives in a small mountain town and thrives on being outdoors skiing, hiking or mountain biking in the scenic and serene nature with her family, friends and dogs.
Maeve, originally from Ireland, brings over two decades of experience in healthcare technology and international leadership. Since 2000, she has worked with a leading cochlear implant manufacturer, where she currently oversees a team dedicated to educating and supporting individuals exploring cochlear implant solutions.
Her work bridges clinical innovation with compassionate outreach — helping thousands better understand life-changing hearing technology. Prior to her current role, Maeve held IT project management positions across multiple industries in the United States and France, demonstrating adaptability, cross-cultural leadership, and a commitment to improving lives through technology.
A longtime behind-the-scenes supporter of Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund, Maeve’s passion for empowering others makes her an invaluable addition to our board as we continue advancing access and confidence support for cochlear implant recipients.