We deeply appreciate the talented individuals serving on our Board of Directors. Our board and staff comprise parents, professionals, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults. We aim for board representation that reflects diverse perspectives, unique family experiences, various communication modalities, and a steadfast commitment to unbiased support. To align with our mission, parents make up at least 51% of any H&V chapter board, ensuring that we provide authentic parent perspectives in all our programs and support.
If you are interested in joining us, you may complete an online application.
- Dawn Kempton– President – Parent; BS Speech and Hearing Science, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
- Najwa Ghattas – Vice President – Parent/Professional; BS Accounting, Post-Bac Elementary Education
- Lisa Pettit – Secretary – Parent
- Lizeth Herrera – Treasurer – Parent/Professional; CPA, BBA Accounting, Master’s in Accountancy
- Heidi Klomhaus – Executive Director – Guide By Your Side Coordinator – DHH Adult/Parent; BA Interdisciplinary Studies-Public Administration, AAS Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies Certificate
- Petula Oster – Parent/Professional
- Sierra Place – DHH Adult/Professional; BS Speech and Hearing Science
- Sarah Kaesler – Professional; M.S. Certificate of Clinical Competence, Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Germaine Graham – Professional; B.S., Communicative Disorders, M.S., Communicative Disorders, Certificate of Clinical Competence, Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)