We are committed to people.

Since its inception 45 years ago, DEAF, Inc. has consistently worked alongside diverse Deaf community members to help them acquire the knowledge, resources, and skills for living more fulfilling and independent lives.

Administration & Finance

Executive Director

Darian Burwell Gambrell

Executive Assistant

Valeria Vaughn

Deputy Director

Elvira Livchits

ASL Program Director

Rachelle Settambrino-Wallis

Human Resources / Administrative Coordinator

Ann Thompson

Community Engagement Coordinator

Nayo Franck

Accountant

Kassey Neason

Front Desk

Melanie Strickler

DBCAN

DeafBlind Community Access Network

Director of DBCAN

Jonathan LeJeune

DBCAN Administrative Assistant & Co-Navigator

William Stratemeier

ARES

Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services

Director of ARES

Carol Hilbinger

Assistant Director

Jill Hatcher

Manager of Advocacy Services

Catarina Lima

Advocacy Team Manager

Valerie Horn

Community Education Manager

Paul Simmons

Lead Advocate

Marie Desrosiers

Lead Advocate

Tabatha Dunkle

Lead Advocate

Devon Hostetler

Hard of Hearing / Seniors Advocate

Liz Olson

Hard of Hearing Advocate

Linda Marple

Hard of Hearing / Seniors Advocate

Todd Suffreti

Health Advocate

Nneamaka Mordi

Advocate

Ronald Bergenheim

Advocate

Wendy Clemmey

Advocate

Rossy Gutierrez

Advocate

Nicole Dergosits

HCAP Specialist

Monique Bailey