Dr. Kim Scriven

Dr. Scriven has dedicated over 30 years to advancing hearing health in The Bahamas. She earned her Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Science from Middle Tennessee State University, followed by a Master’s in Audiology from Howard University, where she worked at the District of Columbia General Hospital.

Returning home, she established a private practice at Doctors Hospital and launched the hospital’s Newborn Hearing Screening Programme in 2000. She also set up government audiological services at the South Beach Clinic, introducing newborn screening for at-risk infants in 2001.

In 2006, Dr. Scriven co-founded The Gift of Hearing with the Rotary Club of East Nassau, providing free hearing aids and follow-up care to those in need. She earned her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) from the University of Florida in 2011 while continuing to serve in both private and public sectors.

Her services have included nationwide hearing screenings, hearing conservation programs for industry, and school-based assessments. She later became Head of Audiology at the hearLIFE Clinic Nassau, part of an international network specializing in cochlear implants, achieving ISO 9001:2008 Certification for quality management.

Dr. Scriven holds the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She has presented internationally, pioneered The Bahamas’ first cochlear implant surgeries, and led outreach efforts that have helped hundreds access life-changing hearing solutions.

Her awards include the Paul Harris Fellow Award and recognition as one of The Bahamas’ Leading Ladies for her tireless contributions to the hearing-impaired community.