As leader of the research and training teams at Eden Prairie-based hearing aid manufacturer Starkey, Sara Burdak has helped countless audiologists grow and excel. She is especially passionate about helping women and young people build their careers. When the pandemic hit, Burdak ensured that Starkey’s education programs for hearing professionals quickly shifted to virtual platforms. One of the most successful online events she led was a Starkey tinnitus symposium that included global experts and more than 1,000 participants. This symposium homed in on best practices, research, and collaboration to improve treatment.