Live Better Hearing

Dr. Bria Collins earned her undergraduate and doctorate degrees at the University of Maryland College Park. Dr. Collins has been practicing audiology in the Maryland region since 2010. She specializes in hearing aids and assistive listening technology.

While at the University of Maryland College Park, Dr. Collins was captain of the women's track and field team and earned All-East and All- American Academic Honors in Shot Put. Dr. Collins is originally from Mt Sinai, NY. She currently resides in Derwood, Maryland with her husband, two kids, and Olde English Bulldog. 

Alanna Schloss is a 4th-year audiology resident from the University of Maryland. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland in 2017. Alanna enjoys getting to know her patients and loves that audiology allows her to connect with people of all ages. She treasures knowing that by providing personalized hearing healthcare, there is a significant improvement in a patient’s quality of life. Alanna’s capstone project, titled “Role of the Auditory Periphery in Self-Assessment of Hearing Abilities in Younger and Older Adults,” is currently under review to be published in Hearing Research. Additionally, she has presented posters regarding her research at the American Auditory Society and Association for Research in Otolaryngology annual conferences. Her clinical rotations include the Kennedy Krieger Institute, NIH, and Live Better Hearing. In her free time, Alanna likes listening to live music, playing the guitar, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Quinn.