Cas Mastropaolo, '24

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Milan, Ohio

From Haiti to Gallaudet, Cas found a second chance and used it to inspire others, embracing ASL and community along the way.

Resilience and Purpose: Cas’s Journey to Gallaudet

Follow Cas as he reflects on his incredible path—from surviving childhood trauma to thriving as a student-athlete and leader in the Deaf community. Discover how Gallaudet empowered him to embrace his identity, inspire others, and look ahead to a future where he hopes to uplift through ASL and coaching.

#IAmGallaudet Stories

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

Two individuals are seated in front of a purple backdrop with the text "I am Gallaudet" and a graphic design element. One person, wearing a black t-shirt, is speaking while using sign language, and the other, also in a black t-shirt, is listening attentively. The setting appears to be an interview or discussion, with a camera visible in the foreground.

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.

A person sitting in a yellow chair, gesturing with their hands while speaking. The background features the hashtag "#iamGalaudet" in colorful text. There are cameras set up in the foreground, indicating a recording or interview setting.

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!

A man with glasses and a beard smiles while wearing a dark t-shirt with text, underneath a light blazer. He is standing in front of a colorful backdrop with the hashtag #iamGlaudet and studio lighting.

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.

A woman with curly hair and large earrings sits on a stool, smiling and making a hand gesture. She is wearing a mustard-colored top and is positioned in front of a camera setup, with a blurred background.

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.

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.