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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.

The 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 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center Institutional Research and Effectiveness University Library 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

Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Promoting belonging and equity for all.

Jeremy Brunson

Interim Chief Diversity Officer

Departments

Communications and Community Engagement Intercultural Alliances DEI Deaf-Centric Institute Equal Opportunity Programs

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 Commuter Programs 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

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

Operations

Operations and technology to support the bilingual experience.

Dominic Lacy

Chief Operating Officer

Departments

Accessibility Resource Center Operational Transformation Real Estate Human Resources Interpreting Services 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

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Leadership Dedicated to You

Deaf-Led Leadership

The Office of the President

Paving the way for Gallaudet’s future.

Roberta Cordano

Heather Harker

Academic Affairs

Academic excellence for all.

Khadijat Rashid

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

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

Marianne Belsky

Nicole Sutliffe

ASL and English Bilingualism

Raising the standard–two languages at a time.

Laurene Simms

Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Promoting belonging and equity for all.

Jeremy Brunson

Student Affairs

Providing a top-notch student experience.

Travis Imel

Marketing, Communications, and Undergraduate Admissions

Bringing the world to Gallaudet.

Brandi Rarus

Operations

Operations and technology to support the bilingual experience.

Dominic Lacy

Finance

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

Brad Hermes

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