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Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger
Scott and Shayna’s story is one of ambition and ascent. As Deaf mountain climbers and global adventurers, they carry the confidence, community, and leadership they built at Gallaudet beyond campus, showing that the Gallaudet experience continues long after graduation.
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Lorenzo Lewis
Lorenzo’s story is one of adaptation and leadership. From a mainstream education in Tennessee, he overcame health challenges like Crohn’s disease, embraced the Deaf community at Gallaudet, built confidence through involvement, and became a mentor to others.
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Cas Mastropaolo
Cas’s story is one of resilience and growth. Born in Haiti, he endured hunger, sickness, and slavery before being adopted in the U.S. At Gallaudet, he found belonging in the Deaf community, discovered his identity, and became a leader on and off the field.
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Warren "Wawa" Snipe
Warren “Wawa” Snipe, ’94, arrived at Gallaudet knowing nothing about sign language—but that changed fast. Thanks to the JumpStart program, he found his voice, his rhythm, and his community. From performing with the Gallaudet Dance Company to joining the Wild Zappers, the first all-male Deaf dance group, Wawa discovered a passion for entertainment that took him around the world. His journey is one of growth, confidence, and the transformative power of opportunity—right here at Gallaudet.
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Sabina Shysh
Originally, Sabina had her heart set on attending a different school. At her mother’s encouragement, she attended a Summer Youth Camp at Gallaudet, and immediately knew that she would end up at Gallaudet for her college and athletic career.
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Elijah Henderson
College can be expensive, but at Gallaudet, we have a team who will invest in you to make it affordable through various options like financial aid, scholarships, and more. With continuous support from Gallaudet, Elijah took full advantage of his opportunities on campus and around Washington, D.C. by investing in himself and his community. He accomplished that by hosting ASL Open Mic Nights at Busboys and Poets, interning with the FAA, and so much more!
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Annabelle Scroggins
Opportunities are endless at Gallaudet University! Both on- and off-campus living create perfect opportunities for students to gain confidence while balancing living with earning a degree at a ranked university.
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Midajah Davis
Midajah elevated from being embarrassed about her deafness and hiding her identity to thriving at Gallaudet, being proud of herself and her deafness, and unlocking her true potential.
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Payton DeGraw
As a Cued Speech user, Payton felt welcomed at Gallaudet, the bilingual university for deaf and hard of hearing students. Getting a jumpstart with her ASL before her academic journey began allowed her to really go places at Gallaudet, getting involved in athletics and organizations.
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Ernest Hairston and Mencie Hairston
Ernie and Mencie came to Gallaudet from different countries and different backgrounds for different reasons. They met at a lecture Ernie gave, and from there they formed a connection that only Gallaudet people can truly understand.
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Erisette Cruz
Erisette came here not only to embrace her disability as an integral part of her identity, but also to reinforce her sense of self as a Latinx individual, drawing inspiration from faculty members who share her background and the organizations she's involved in within her community.
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Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, ’07
Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, G-’07 & PhD '08, found her true identity at Gallaudet University when she went there for her graduate degrees. She is now the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Certification, working to keep Gallaudet accredited.
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Marlena Rauber
Gallaudet University is Marlena’s third college; she didn’t go to Gallaudet first because she thought it would be better to go to a hearing college. Instead, it only made her want something more.

She will finally graduate with the degree she always meant to do. Not only that, Marlena also found her home here.
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Darrius Doe, '18
Alumni Darrius Doe returns to campus after graduation as a staff member, reflecting on his formative years that brought him full circle to Gallaudet.
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Melissa Yingst, '00
Melissa talks about how she went from being a student and hosting the "What's Up, Gallaudet" show to having a successful career and her own online show.

All of this began at Gallaudet, where she learned to love the media, tell stories, and get involved with the deaf and signing communities.
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#IAmGallaudet Stories

Explore the stories of a variety of members of our Gallaudet community.

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Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger

Discover the inspiring journey of Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger at Gallaudet University. Explore their contributions and experiences within the Deaf community.

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Lorenzo Lewis

Discover Lorenzo Lewis’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where he champions diversity and inclusion in the deaf community. Explore his impactful story!

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Cas Mastropaolo, ’24

Discover the inspiring journey of CAS Mastropaolo at Gallaudet University. Explore their achievements, experiences, and contributions to the Deaf community.

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Warren “Wawa” Snipe, ’94

Explore Warren “Wawa” Snipe’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where he shares his experiences and insights as a proud member of the Deaf community.

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Sabina Shysh

Discover Sabina Shysh’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, her experiences, and the impact of her education on her life. Join her story today!

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Elijah Henderson

Discover Elijah Henderson’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the Deaf community. Explore his story now!

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Annabelle Scroggins

Discover Annabelle Scroggins’ inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where she embraces her identity and achieves her dreams in a vibrant community.

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Midajah Davis

Discover Midajah Davis’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, showcasing her achievements, passion for education, and commitment to the Deaf community.

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Payton DeGraw

As a Cued Speech user, Payton felt welcomed at Gallaudet, the bilingual university for deaf and hard of hearing students.

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Erisette Cruz

Discover Erisette Cruz’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where she shares her experiences and commitment to the deaf community. Explore her story now!

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Marlena Rauber

Discover Marlena Rauber’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where she shares her experiences and passion for communication and advocacy in the deaf community.

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Melissa Yingst, ’00

Discover Melissa Yingst’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where she shares her experiences and contributions to the Deaf community and beyond.

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Celebrate the journeys of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors – everyone that makes us uniquely Gallaudet.

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The #IAmGallaudet campaign is part of The Gallaudet Promise, our ten-year vision to share the story from many different angles and show that there are many different ways to be deaf. These stories are moving, insightful, and often triumphant. These also reflect the importance of the space Gallaudet has offered to nurture the growth of a broad range of successful members of the deaf, hard of hearing, and signing community.

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