Big Changes, Bright Future: Join Us on This Journey!
Big things are happening at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services — and we’re excited to share them with you!
Dear Community Members,
We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our Executive Director, Deb Atwood. Through her years of hard work, leadership, and advocacy, Deb has made a lasting difference in the lives of so many in our community. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and impact.
As we look to the future, we’re preparing for an important next step: finding a new Executive Director who will continue to lead with passion, transparency, fluency, and a strong commitment to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities.
To help with this important search, we’re partnering with Innivee Strategies, a firm that specializes in executive searches for organizations like ours. We’re committed to finding the right person to carry our mission forward — and we’re excited about what’s ahead.
In addition to this leadership transition, we’re looking to grow our Board!
We are seeking people who can bring their talents and passion to our agency in the following areas:
- Lawyer: To guide us with legal expertise.
- Accountant: To help manage and strengthen our finances.
- Media Professional: To boost our communication and outreach efforts.
- DeafBlind Advocate: To ensure every voice in our community is heard and represented.
If you know someone who would be a great addition to our Board, please send their name and contact information to board@deafhhs.org.
We’re excited for the future — and grateful to have you with us on this journey. Thank you for being part of our community!
Sincerely,
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Executive Committee
Gail Mancewicz, President
Tyler Smeltikop, Vice President
Charis Austin, Secretary