Email this pageMeet the AADB Staff
Last Updated:
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Jamie McNamara Pope
Executive Director
Responsibilities:
I work closely with the AADB Board of Directors and follow through on board decisions. I supervise staff to be sure programs and projects are happening on a timely manner and within budget. I work with the Finance committee to develop a budget for each fiscal year and compile financial reports with the assistance of our bookkeeper. I also promote AADB and deaf-blind issues at various meetings and workshops. I locate fundraising options and communicate with donors, including those who regularly donate and those who are potential donors. I also network with other national organizations, government agencies, and businesses on behalf of AADB.
Elizabeth Spiers
Director of Information Services
Responsibilities:
I edit The Deaf-Blind American (DBA), our quarterly magazine, and AADB E-News, our, newsletter (published during the months when the DBA is not published). I work closely with our webmaster to maintain and update AADB's website. I also develop new information materials to distribute to the public at Conferences and other public events. In addition, I provide information, referral and technical assistance on important topics in deaf-blindness to the public. I represent AADB at various task forces and coalitions and make sure that people with both vision and hearing loss are represented.
Chad Metcalf
Outreach Coordinator
Responsibilities:
As Outreach Coordinator, I assist in marketing AADB to members, supporters and the public. I promote awareness about AADB, its mission, and its programs and services. I also promote awareness about people with dual hearing and vision loss, the challenges they face, how they communicate, and their ability to lead successful lives with support despite being deaf-blind. I encourage people to help AADB advocate for the needs of deaf-blind people and help them become successful by donating their time, talent, and/or money to AADB through membership drives, sponsorship and donor opportunities, an internship program, and a volunteer bank.
