Meet the Board - Brian Post
As we work to provide equal communication access, education and advocacy to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing in pursuit of all life’s opportunities, we are grateful to a wide range of partners, including our Board of Directors. We want to share more about them with you. In this installment, we spend a little time with board member Brian Post.
Brian works full time as an outpatient therapist at The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness with his main office north of Grand Rapids in Belding. As a mental health therapist, he has a heart for listening and for advocating, and in his work for the agency, Brian uses his contacts to advocate with other area service providers to ensure those who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing have equal access to services.
Learn more about Brian and his involvement on the D&HHS board below!
How did you first get connected to D&HHS?
I was introduced to the Board through Charis Austin. I have known Charis and her husband Kyle since 1998. And then my first exposure to the agency was through an event at Vander Mill Cidery. I joined our Board because of the struggles I have faced in that area and because of my recognition of the value of an organization in West Michigan that advocates for people who face similar struggles.
What’s one thing you love about being a D&HHS board member?
For those who know me, they would not be surprised that one of my strengths is in technology, especially how we can use technology in its many forms to improve communication. So being on the Board has given me a chance to help D&HHS as an agency to “work smarter, not harder,” and that has been something I have really grown to love.
What would be lost if D&HHS didn’t exist?
D&HHS is an amazing organization, and many people would suffer if we had to close our doors. For me personally, if D&HHS did not exist, I would not have created the many strong friendships and working partnerships I have been blessed with.
What’s one thing you wish people knew about D&HHS?
D&HHS is able to respond to many different types of needs. No matter your circumstances, if you are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing and you have a need, contact them. They can help.