is the founder and owner of Hear 4 Kidz, Inc. and co-owner of Hear 4 U Panama. Prior to venturing on her own, she served as a pediatric audiologist and rehabilitative services manager at the Miami Children's Hospital. Dr. Couture-Souvenir graduated with a B.S. from Central Michigan University in 1990, received a M.A. in Audiology from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1992, a M.S. in Health Care Administration from Barry University in 1996, and a Doctorate in Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2002. She is a member of ASHA and AAA, and holds a State of Florida professional license in Audiology.

Besides her many educational achievements, Dr. Couture-Souvenir has a passion for pediatric audiology and a tenacious drive towards humanitarianism. She has promoted an active involvement in two separate international humanitarian projects helping hearing impaired children around the World.

Sonia Velez
Office Manager

Was born and raised in South Florida.  She has a niece who is hearing impaired.  This is how Sonia and Dr. Couture-Souvenir met.  Her niece was diagnosed with a hearing loss by Dr. Couture-Souvenir.  Since this time, Sonia had a passion to work with Hear 4 Kidz.  Prior to working with Hear 4 Kidz, Sonia worked in customer service for 8 years.

Lic. Alexeis A. Serrano
Fonoaudiologist

Alexeis is a licensed Fonoaudiologist in the Republic of Panama. He joined our staff in May 2011. He comes to Hear 4 U with 6 years experience in diagnostic audiology (pediatric and adult) and proficiency working with hearing devices. He graduated with honors in 2005 from University of the Americas in Panama City.

Lic. Isabel Batistat
Office Manager

Isabel Batista is the receptionist at Hear 4 U Panama. She joined Hear 4 U with education and experience in English Studies, Graphic Design, and customer service.

Leslie D. Walker M.S.-A, FAAA
Educational/Pediatric Audiologist

Leslie D. Walker currently has served for 4 years and presently serves P/T as a licensed educational audiologist for the Miami Dade County Public School System. Leslie received her Masters in Audiology from Illinois State University in 2006 and she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. Leslie joined Hear 4 Kidz in June 2009. Leslie has an extreme passion for educational audiology, as well as pediatric audiology. She is actively pursuing her certification as an Auditory Verbal Therapist (AVT) to provide comprehensive aural rehabilitation to children in the Miami-Dade County.