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Leadership Dedicated to You

As an institution with a rich history of transformation for more than 150 years, Gallaudet has driven political, social, and economic impact in the signing and deaf community.

Roberta J. Cordano, President

* Roberta J. Cordano is Gallaudet’s 11th president. Appointed in 2016, Cordano is the university’s fourth deaf president, the first female president, and the first openly identified member of the LGBTQA community.

Deaf-Led Leadership

The Office of the President and its executive leadership collaborate with each other to accomplish The Gallaudet Promise and ensure that the institution’s priorities and vision are carried out effectively.

Office of the President

Paving the way for Gallaudet’s future.

Roberta Cordano

President

Heather Harker

Chief of Staff

Academic Affairs

Academic excellence for all.

Khadijat Rashid

Provost

Departments

Commencement – Your Guide to Graduation Center for Teaching and Learning Center for Democracy in Deaf America (CDDA) Gallaudet in Nigeria-Africa (GAIN) Center for Black Deaf Studies (CBDS) Faculty Governance Center for Latine Deaf Studies: Nuestra Casa Institutional Research and Effectiveness Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health Academic & Career Success Office of International Affairs Language, Education, and Culture National Deaf Life Museum Graduate School Human Services and Sciences Office of Research Education Abroad and International Fellowships Dean of the Faculty Graduate Admissions Civic Leadership, Business and Social Change Arts and Humanities Archives

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Leading our next generation of students (PK-12).

Marianne Belsky

Chief Academic Officer

Nicole Sutliffe

Chief Administrative Officer

Departments

National Outreach Kendall Demonstration Elementary School Model Secondary School for the Deaf Clerc Center National Programs & Outreach Clerc Center Public Relations and Communications Clerc Center Student Life Clerc Center Student Services Curriculum Assessment Clerc Center Interpreting Clerc Center Operations Athletics and Physical Education

ASL and English Bilingualism

Raising the standard–two languages at a time.

Laurene Simms

Chief Bilingual Officer

Departments

Visual-Centric Teaching & Learning (VCTL) Symposium Bilingual Approach Seminar: Levels 1 & 2 ASL Development Program (ASLDP) Bilingual Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Center (BETA Center) ASL Connect

Belonging & Engagement

Promoting belonging and engagement for all.

Jeremy L. Brunson

Interim Chief Belonging and Engagement Officer

Departments

Communications and Community Engagement Community Alliances Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) Disability Services Center Title IX Interpreting Services

Student Affairs

Providing a top-notch student experience.

Travis Imel

Dean, Student Affairs

Departments

Office of Campus Ministries Behavior Intervention Team Health and Wellness Programs Bison Shop Bookstore Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (SARP) Student Engagement and Leadership Residence Life and Housing Student Center Programs and Services Multicultural Student Programs Counseling and Psychological Services Athletics & Intramurals

Marketing, Communications, and Undergraduate Admissions

Bringing the world to Gallaudet.

Brandi Rarus

Chief Communications and Admissions Officer

Departments

Undergraduate Admissions University Communications Marketing and Experience

Institutional Advancement

Building relationships for Gallaudet’s future.

Nicholas Kiego

Executive Director, Institutional Advancement

Departments

Development Office Alumni Relations

Operations

Operations and technology to support the bilingual experience.

Departments

Operational Transformation Real Estate Human Resources Gallaudet Press Technology Services Public Safety Campus Services Campus Design and Facilities

Finance

Ensuring Gallaudet’s financial stability, sustainability, and growth.

Brad Hermes

Chief Financial Officer

Departments

Student Financial Services Strategic Sourcing

General Counsel

Serving and protecting the best interests of Gallaudet University.

Faye Kuo

Interim General Counsel

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Leadership Dedicated to You

Deaf-Led Leadership

Paving the way for Gallaudet’s future.

Roberta Cordano

Heather Harker

Academic excellence for all.

Khadijat Rashid

Leading our next generation of students (PK-12).

Marianne Belsky

Nicole Sutliffe

Raising the standard–two languages at a time.

Laurene Simms

Promoting belonging and engagement for all.

Jeremy L. Brunson

Providing a top-notch student experience.

Travis Imel

Bringing the world to Gallaudet.

Brandi Rarus

Building relationships for Gallaudet’s future.

Nicholas Kiego

Operations and technology to support the bilingual experience.

Ensuring Gallaudet’s financial stability, sustainability, and growth.

Brad Hermes

Serving and protecting the best interests of Gallaudet University.

Faye Kuo

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