Bobbie Beth Scoggins, Ed.D., currently serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), providing leadership and operational oversight during a period of organizational transition. Her appointment reflects decades of experience in Deaf advocacy, nonprofit administration, public service, and education.

She previously served as Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, where she led statewide initiatives focused on access, services, and public policy. She later served as Chief Operating Officer of Communication Service for the Deaf, contributing to national operations and organizational development. Prior to her return to NAD, she served as Director of the Statewide Outreach Center at the Texas School for the Deaf.

Her national leadership experience includes service as President of the USA Deaf Sports Federation and three terms as President of the National Association of the Deaf. During her presidency, she represented the United States at the World Congresses of the World Federation of the Deaf.

Bobbie Beth’s educational background includes study at Gallaudet University, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Northridge, and a Doctor of Education in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University. She also holds an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Gallaudet University.