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Division President, CSD Social Venture Fund
Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)Division President, CSD Social Venture Fund
Aug. 2021United StatesThe Division President of a Social Venture Fund leads and manages the division to achieve its mission of investing in social enterprises that generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic plans, overseeing investment activities, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring operational excellence. The role involves sourcing and evaluating investments, building strong relationships with investors and partners, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in venture capital, private equity, or social entrepreneurship, with proven leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to social and environmental causes.
Chief Marketing Officer
Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)Chief Marketing Officer
Jul. 2019 - Mar. 2023New Market, MD
Creative Director and Performance Artist
The Rosa Lee Show Creative Director and Performance Artist
Jan. 2004VariousASL model, solo-performer, and ensemble actor; includes: one-woman show (The Rosa Lee Show), ASL video modeling (ASL dictionary, teaching resources, public service announcements, ASL synopsis of written English, ASL translations, etc), leading role in feature film (Versa Effect).
Marketing Director
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA)Marketing Director
Aug. 2018 - Jan. 2020San Leandro, CA
Adjunct Professor: American Sign Language
Ohlone CollegeAdjunct Professor: American Sign Language
Jan. 2017 - Jul. 2018Fremont, CA Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to college-transfer courses in American Sign Language Develop and teach to the objectives of the American Sign Language curriculum Lead students to demonstrate cultural competence through the exploration of deaf history, deaf culture and community Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual adult students through classes, individual instruction and self-directed learning Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
Family and Infant Teacher
California School for the Deaf, FremontFamily and Infant Teacher
Aug. 2015 - Oct. 2016Fremont, CAProvide classroom instruction and learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing toddlers from 18 months to 3 year olds. Develop lesson plans via High Reach Curriculum. Conduct weekly home visits and provide assessment reports. Develop IFSP and coordinate meetings with local agencies and families.
Early Childhood Education: American Sign Language Teacher
California School for the Deaf, FremontEarly Childhood Education: American Sign Language Teacher
Aug. 2013 - Jun. 2015Fremont, CAProvided ASL instruction integrated with Anti-Bias Education for toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classes daily. Developed and created ASL corpus materials related to weekly units. Conducted ASL assessments and consulted with ECE teachers on their lesson plans, making sure they are on track with ASL Standards. Provided ASL Parent Classes every week and provided ASL Workshops for parents with deaf children five times a year. Centralized/developed ECE ASL Resources. Participated weekly team ASL meetings. Provided ASL consultations with various University research groups related to language acquisition. Worked with other ASL teachers on creating ASL corpus materials/lesson plans to ensure that our work can be spiraled from ECE to High School.
Managing Editor
KISSFIST MagazineManaging Editor
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2012Worcester, MACollaborating with editor in chief to determine issuesโ€™ content and topics Creating and designing content for each issues.
Family and Children Specialist
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingFamily and Children Specialist
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2009Worcester, MAProvide unique support services to families who have children with a hearing loss and to identify any needs and issues that may arise, to provide information about hearing loss, to make referrals to appropriate specialized resources, and to assist them into working with these agencies.
Situational Assessment Specialist
American School for the DeafSituational Assessment Specialist
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007West Hartford, CT Serve job-seeking clientele as skill assessment specialist, job coach, job developer, and career counselor; work with clients during all facets of job search process and as a team member with various organizations and vendors.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - WashingtonVocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Jun. 2003 - Jun. 2005Bellevue, WACareer counselor for over seventy disabled clients, responsible for coordinating all services that pertain to successful reintegration into the workforce.

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