Congratulations to HLAA Michigan member and Grand Rapids Chapter leader, Gerid Adams!
Governor Whitmer just announced her latest appointments to the Advisory Council on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing. Here are the names and bios of those appointed:
Gerid C. Adams, of Wyoming, is a field trainer and accounts manager for CaptionCall and the president of the Great Grand Rapids Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America. He holds an Associate of Science in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from Grand Rapids Community College. Mr. Adams is appointed to represent deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing persons, for a term commencing February 7, 2020 and expiring January 18, 2022. He succeeds Ann Liming whose term expired January 18, 2019.
Susan Caudell, of Westland, is a deaf and hard of hearing outreach teacher consultant with Wayne-Westland Community Schools. She earned her master’s degree in special education for learning disabilities from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Ms. Caudell is appointed to represent members who are knowledgeable in the field of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing matters, for a term commencing February 7, 2020 and expiring January 18, 2022. She succeeds Todd Morrison whose term expired January 18, 2019.
Sarah J. Hein, of Rochester Hills, is a staff nurse at Henry Ford Hospital, an adjunct instructor with the University of Detroit Mercy, and the board secretary for the Michigan Deaf Association and the Association of Medical Professionals with a Hearing Loss. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy. Miss Hein is appointed to represent deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing persons, for a term commencing February 7, 2020 and expiring January 18, 2023. She succeeds Elizabeth Kobylak whose term expired January 18, 2020.
Christopher H. Hunter, of Holt, is the former director for the Michigan Division on Deaf and Hard of hearing and a former American Sign Language instructor at Michigan State University. He holds a Master of Arts in Education, Administration and Supervision from California State University. Mr. Hunter is reappointed to represent deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing persons, for a term February 7, 2020 and expiring January 18, 2022.
Kathleen L. Johnston-Calati, of Lansing, is a program manager with the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. She holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration and a Master of Arts in English Literature and Drama from Western Michigan University. Ms. Johnston-Calati is appointed to represent members who are knowledgeable in the field of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing matters, for a term commencing February 7, 2020 and expiring January 18, 2023. She succeeds Cynthia Caldwell whose term expired January 18, 2020.
Jumana Salamey, of Dearborn, is the deputy director of the Arab American National Museum. She holds a Doctor of Audiology from Wayne State University. Ms. Salamey is appointed to represent deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing persons, for a term commencing February 7, 2020 and expiring January 18, 2023. She succeeds Thomas Shields whose term expired January 18, 2020.