"To advocate our cultural heritage, and encourage the prospects of our Asian Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in social, leadership and education."

NADC 2011 Conference Workshops

NADC believes that people learn through listening to others express their stories and history. As part of NADC 2011 Conference, these workshops listed below will aim to expose you to various facets of life, including entertainment, education, and personal learning so you can cultivate and utilize the information provided from these workshops. Here is a list of workshops you can look through that will be waiting for you in NADC 2011 Conference!

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Danny Gong

Workshops

  1. DeafJapan

Biography

  • 2006-Current: DeafJapan Director
  • 2005-Current: GIZA Music Studios
  • 2002-2004: Undertook "American Sign Language Interpreter" in La Guardia Community College
  • 1998-2002: Undertook "Dramatic Writing" in SUNY Purchase College

Jason Doshi

Workshops

  1. Advisor to Hearing Impaired Students Who Want to Pursue Healthcare Career

Biography

  • Employed as Licensed Pharmacist by CVS Pharmacy since 2001.
  • Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) from University of Florida.
  • BS Pharm. from St. John's University in New York.

Linda Herenchak

Workshops
  1. Retirement Plans

Biography

  • 1997 - President of Pocono Mountain Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • 1980-1986 - Founded New York Deaf Theatre
  • 1980-1985 - ASL Instructor under Union County College / Rutgers University
  • 1979 - Masters degree in Special Education from Antioch University
  • 1974 - B.A. degree in Psychology from Gallaudet University

William Wong

Workshops
  1. NADC’s Past, Present, and Future

Biography

  • President of National Asian Deaf Congress, 1997
  • President of Bay Area Asian Deaf Association, 1994
  • Masters Degree in Special Education from San Francisco State University, 1989
  • B.A. Degree in Computer Sciences from Gallaudet University
  • Associated of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Ohlone College, 1980

Linda Lambrecht

Workshops
  1. Hula Dancing

Biography

  • National Register of Interpreters for the Deaf


Maria Tanya de Guzman-Viera

Workshops
  1. Filipino Deaf Women’s Health & Crisis Center (FDWHCC)
  2. Past, Present, and Future: The Deaf Filipinos’ Life

Biography

  • Currently working at California School for the Deaf, Student Life
  • Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Gallaudet University, Washington DC
  • Bachelors Degree in Advertising, Technologycal University of the Phillippine

Lillian Garcia Peterkin

Workshops
  1. National Interpreter Education Center Deaf Advocacy Training

Biography

  • Currently a Communication & Outreach Coordinator, National Interpreter Education Center
  • Bachelors Degree in ASL/English Interpreting, Northeastern University, 2001
  • American School for the Deaf, 1981

Thuan Thi Nguyen

Workshops
  1. Asian and Pacific Islander Deaf Student Collegiate Leadership Institute
  2. Adapting to the World On Our Terms: Being Asian and Deaf

Biography

  • Currently working in Gallaudet University as Coordinator of Residence Education
  • Masters Degree in Deafness Rehabilitation, New York University
  • Bachelors Degree, Gallaudet University
  • Ohlone College, Fremont, California

Dr. Shilpa Hanumantha

Workshops
  1. Global Reach Out Initiative, Inc (GRO)’s Mission
Biography
  • Currently a post-doctoral Researcher for Visual Language and Visual Learning, Gallaudet University
  • Ph.D Degree in Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet University
  • Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet University
  • Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision, Gallaudet University
  • Bachelor's Degree, George Mason University (GMU)

Alim Chandani

Workshops
  1. Global Reach Out Initiative, Inc (GRO)’s Mission
Biography
  • Working on Ph.D Degree in Administration and Supervision in Special Education, Gallaudet University
  • Masters Degree in Deafness Rehabilitation, New York University
  • Bachelor's Degree in New Media and E-Business, Rochester Institute of Technology

Arlene Hsieh Sankey

Workshops
  1. Staying Younger Longer & Maintaining Flawless Face with Mary Kay
  2. Do It Yourself (DIY) for New Looks
Biography
  • Presently employs at State of New York State Unified Court System - 7th Judical District
  • Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • AAS Degree, Data Processing, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sin-Yi Ko

Workshops
  1. Staying Younger Longer & Maintaining Flawless Face with Mary Kay
  2. Do It Yourself (DIY) for New Looks
Biography
  • Currently working as adjunct ASL Instructor at Corning Community College in Corning, NY
  • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Rochester Institute of Technology

Clement So

Workshops
  1. Investing / Empowering The Future Deaf Leaders Outside Of USA In Expanding And Improving The Rights Of Deaf Citizens Of Particular Asian Countries

Biography

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Finance, Rochester Institute of Technology

Paul Guo

Workshops
  1. Our Travel Experiences in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Also Known As North Korea
Biography
  • Pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Grahpics Design, Rochester Institution of Technology
  • Bachelor's Degree in Illustration Field, Rochester Institute of Technology

Gabe Leung

Workshops
  1. Our Travel Experiences in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Also Known As North Korea
Biography
  • Currently employed at California School for the Deaf as Graphics Arts Instructor, Fremont, California

George Sing

Workshops
  1. Guide to Investment and Economics 101: Commodity

Biography

  • Currently employed as a computer operator at General Services Adminstration, Federal Government
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, California State University

Howard Rosenblum

Workshops
  1. NADC and NAD: Partners for Equal Rights!

Biography

  • Chief Executive Officer, National Association of the Deaf
  • Former Senior Attorney for Equip for Equality
  • Legal Practice for Disability Rights and Special Education, Private Law Firm, Illinois
  • Law Degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1992
  • Bachelors Degree from Computer Engineering, University of Arizona, 1988

Jiayi Zhou

Workshops
  1. Are We Seen as International, Asian, Deaf, or All Three Together in Higher Education?
Biography
  • Pursuing a Master's Degree in International Development for People with Disabilities, Gallaudet University
  • Bachelor's Degree double-majored in Graphics Design, and Studio 2D, Gallaudet University

Leyla Erol

Workshops
  1. Are We Seen as International, Asian, Deaf, or All Three Together in Higher Education?
  2. Adapting to the World On Our Terms: Being Asian and Deaf
Biography
  • Currently employed as Regional Specialist for Gallaudet University Regional Center, Ohlone College, Fremont, California
  • Master's Degree in International Education, George Washington University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Deaf Studies, CSUN

Karen Wilson

Workshops
  1. Elder Abuse: Cultural Strategies To Preserve Filial Piety

Biography

  • Assistant Director, National Center for Deaf Advocacy

Norman Chan

Workshops
  1. Employee for the Purple and Athlete for the Deaflympic

Biography

  • Athlete, Silver, Deaflympics 2005
  • Athlete, Bronze, Deaflympics 2001

Richard Lin

Workshops
  1. Dream Home and Home Improvement

Biography

  • Designer and Owner, Architects & Interior Designers
  • Bachelor's Degree, Interior Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree, Architectural Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology

Stephen Hlibok

Workshops
  1. Road to Recovery

Biography

  • Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
  • Master's Degree, Vocational Rehabilitation, New York University

Dr. Steven Chough

Workshops
  1. Stand Up And Be Seen!
  2. Fascination Asian Deaf Culture!

Biography

  • Ph.D Degree, Social Welfare, Columbia University
  • Master's Degree, Social Work, University of Denver
  • Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, Gallaudet University

Vanessa Guest

Workshops
  1. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Biography

  • Federal Investigator, EEOC -New York District Office