OUR TEAM
Diane Black – Founder
Why are you a part of the D-E-A-F team? During a 2006 family vacation in Jamaica, I met a Deaf gentleman and learned about the oppression the community faces. This meeting sparked a will in me to affect change.
As a professional interpreter, I am committed to give back to the community that has given me my career. There are no boarders between Deaf communities and in Jamaica the need for support is great. My purpose was clear to me.
Rachel Elliott – Vice President
Why did I get involved in D-E-A-F? After visiting Jamaica and several Deaf schools in the country, I feel in love with the culture. I saw a need in services and knew that we could join forces and work together. It is a core belief of mine to give back and invest in others.
Often times that is where we learn the greatest life lessons.
Jessica Bacile Hoffman – Member at Large
Why are you part of the D-E-A-F team? I am a part of this team because I want to give back to the Deaf community in a meaningful way, and I love to travel and learn about other cultures
Robert Zambrana
Why are you a part of the D-E-A-F team? It’s an honor to empower Deaf children and adults to believe they can do anything in this world. Deafness does not define us! It’s a label that’s been given to us and it is time to keep breaking barriers.
Jeffrey Mendez
Why are you part of D-E-A-F Team? I always want to, HELP & empower as many lives as I can in the Deaf community. I want to show that we are unique in our own ways & special in many ways. Just because we cannot hear, does not mean anything! Expect the unexpected from us Deaf persons, we are full of surprises!
Kazeem Babatunde
Why important to be part of D-E-A-F? It is important spread awareness about helping the deaf children around the world.
This team have great passion and driven to achieve by open several doors for the deaf community.
David-Lee Raymond
Why are you a part of D-E-A-F team? I grew up in Jamaica with my Deaf family and currently live in Florida. Knowing the importance of communication accessibility and family support are crucial for Deaf children’s growth mentally and physically.
Making contributions to the Deaf community as much as I can by working as a Deaf interpreter and interpreting mentor.