Katy Hagmeyer is a Deaf leader and advocate with extensive experience in mental health services, public policy engagement, and Deaf community leadership in Wisconsin. She is recognized for her commitment to advancing culturally and linguistically accessible services and increasing Deaf representation in decision-making spaces.

She previously served as President and Secretary of the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD), as well as Chair and member of the Governor’s Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, where she provided leadership to expand statewide collaboration, increase civic engagement, and strengthen legislative advocacy. During her tenure, WAD established Deaf and Hard of Hearing Legislative Day, creating opportunities for community members to engage directly with state leaders on issues affecting accessibility, equity, and linguistic rights.

Currently, she serves as Chair of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Interpreter Licensure Committee, providing leadership and oversight related to interpreter licensure, professional standards, and accountability across Wisconsin.

Katy is the founder of Deaf Inspire, LLC, a Deaf-owned entity focused on Deaf-centered mental health services. A proud RIT alumni, Katy also holds dual Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Educational Psychology from the Alverno College, and brings a background in governance, policy-informed advocacy, and community engagement.