For deaf people, by deaf people
These are the pictures of #DeafSuccess. Nearly everyone at the National Deaf Center is deaf. With their diverse skills and expertise, this team is dedicated to helping all deaf people succeed.
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Stephanie Cawthon, PhD
Director
Innovative leader and renowned scholar in deaf education and access.
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Carrie Lou Garberoglio, PhD
Associate Director
Research and data are some of Carrie Lou’s favorite things.
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Jack Busenbark
Marketing & Communications Director
Eager to learn from those he meets and discovering what each offers.
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Tia Ivanko
Director of Operations
Values diversity, enriching relationships, passionate people, and opportunities to learn from it all.
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William Albright
Senior Software Engineer
Using hands to communicate with humans & machines.
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Topher González Ávila
eLearning Specialist
If the structure does not permit dialogue, the structure must be changed.
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Beatrice Bachleda
Social Media Coordinator
A teacher who strives to enrich life, share knowledge, and love her cat.
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Sarah Brown
Access Coordinator
An interpreter who likes to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table.
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Chase Burton
Media Coordinator
Creating change through visual mediums.
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Savio Chan
Technical Assistance Specialist
Pursuing equality & access through success – and cats through pats.
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Jackie Cowan
Project Coordinator
Providing strategies and encouragement to succeed.
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Amy Fowler-Dawson
Digital Content Coordinator
Media professional with experience in advocacy and higher education.
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Diego Guerra
Community Engagement Coordinator
A thinker, Diego values intentional conversations.
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Jen Higgins
State Engagement Coordinator
Finds happiness at the intersection of accessibility, assessment, and research.
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Lore Kinast
Technical Assistance Specialist
Loves working toward better access for deaf students in higher education.
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Dave Litman
Technical Assistance Specialist
A hearing person who no longer can hear, Dave values the diversity of deafness.
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Sean Maiwald
Content Development Specialist
A policy wonk committed to meaningful change, advocacy, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Arlene Ngalle
Program Specialist
Together, we can do so much.
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Andrés “Flash” Otalora
Senior Videographer
A right brainer who thinks outside the box while creating art through film.
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Jeffrey Palmer, PhD
Research Associate
Believes every research question deserves consideration over coffee.
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Erika Shadburne
Developmental Education Specialist
Where students and data meet…is where you will find Erika.
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Shirley Ann Shannon
Community Engagement Specialist
Believes that being an effective listener is key to success.
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Kent Turner
Gaming Coordinator
A game designer who aims to level up self-advocacy skills for deaf youth.
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Stephanie Zito
Technical Assistance Specialist
Community leader, self-proclaimed “techie,” and life-long learner.