Franklin Torres

Franklin C. Torres, Ph.D. 

• Faculty Administrator for Global Learning in the Office of International Affairs
• Associate Professor in the School of Language, Education, and Culture (Eng. Dept.)
• Faculty of Color Coalition (Co-Leadership Council)
• A native of Peru and was born to a Deaf family (came to the US at the age of 17 years.)
• Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. (2004)
• Dissertation entitled: An Examination of Literacy Experiences of First-Generation Deaf Latino College Students.
• Variety of developmental non-credit and credit courses in the English Department.
• Interdisciplinary courses, including "Deaf Latine Identities, Topics, and Issues"
• One of the founders and served two terms as the President of the Latino Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association of Metropolitan DC Area
• Served on the Board of Trustees for the National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing (now known as Council of Manos)
• Head Coach of the Gallaudet Women's Soccer (2003-2005) & Assist. Coach of the Gallaudet Men's Soccer (2011-2012)
• Actively involved in various organizations at local, national, and international levels:
  • Board of Trustees: 
    • Maryland School for the Deaf
    • Deaf Worlds 
  • Officers:
    • Latino Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association of the Metropolitan DC Area (Treasurer)
    • Kendall Parent Teacher Association (Treasurer)