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President Stephanie Hakulin:
Hello everyone. Happy New Year!
We, the NAD Board in partnership with Innivee Strategies, have exciting news to share with our community! We are thrilled to announce that the position of CEO for the National Association of the Deaf is now open for applications.
Jimmy Peterson:
We are seeking a visionary communicator and movement leader who will advance NAD’s mission to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States and its territories. Recognizing the essential work of rebuilding community trust, this leader will bring authenticity, accountability, and consistency in following through on commitments while honoring our 145-year legacy and boldly shaping the future.
Nicholas Lalanne:
Our next CEO will bring distinguished nonprofit leadership expertise, financial acumen, and proven fundraising excellence, coupled with deep cultural competency and genuine relationships throughout the diverse deaf community. Working collaboratively with our state associations and organizational affiliates, this bridge-builder will drive systemic change, cultivate emerging leaders, and ensure that every deaf and hard of hearing person experiences genuine belonging, empowerment, and opportunity.
Laura Kim:
NAD serves a diverse community—from native ASL users to those who became deaf or hard of hearing later in life, spanning all ages, locations, communication preferences, and intersecting identities.
Throughout this process, we engaged with you through:
- Community surveys gathering input on the qualities desired in our next Chief Executive Officer
- Focus groups with community members, NAD staff, and board members
- A leadership profile informed by your feedback
We want to express our deep gratitude to everyone who participated in the data collection process. Your perspectives, priorities, and insights shaped this search from the beginning. We have compiled a comprehensive prospectus that truly reflects what our community wants and needs in our next leader.
Milmaglyn Morales:
Building trust with the community has been essential to our search process, and we are committed to an open and collaborative approach that includes the diverse perspectives of NAD’s membership and the broader community. As your Board, we recognize that selecting the right Chief Executive Officer is one of the most important decisions we will make for NAD’s future success and sustainability. Our community has been waiting patiently for updates, and you deserve a search process that values openness and strong community involvement. We are fully committed to ensuring you receive regular information and timely updates on our progress—the strength of NAD depends on continued community engagement, and we are dedicated to fostering this partnership as we move NAD forward together.
Dawnmarie Caggiano:
We encourage anyone who is passionate about deaf and hard of hearing communities and invested in NAD’s mission to apply. If you know someone who would be an exceptional leader for this role, please share this announcement with them.
Full details, the community-informed prospectus, and application information are available at the Innivee Strategies website: http://innivee.com/nadceosearch
DeAnna Swope:
Help us spread the word—share this announcement widely. Together, we’ll find the right leader for NAD’s next chapter.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement as we work together to strengthen NAD and advance our collective mission.
Stay up to date on NAD’s CEO search by watching this page: https://www.nad.org/ceosearch