About Us
Fostering Collaboration
Developing a Shared Vision
Collaborative Culture: DAQL fosters collaboration to enhance cultural competence.
Open Dialogue and Shared Vision: Promotes open dialogue and a shared vision among stakeholders.
Specialized Knowledge Cultivation: Cultivates specialized knowledge to serve the DHH community better.
Beneficial Impact: Benefits DHH individuals, agencies, and communities through its collaborative
Meet Our Team
Dedicated Leaders at DAQL
Our leadership team comprises dedicated professionals from the DHH community in Georgia who lead with passion and expertise, driving our mission forward.
Makoto Ikegami
Founder/Director
Karen Bonner
Chair
Brian Leffler
Vice-Chair
Jenna Morris
Secretary
DeAnna Swope
Treasurer
Christy McBee
Board Member
Robert Green
Advisor
Michelle Weaver-Fudge
Volunteer
Empowering Change
Strengthening the DHH Community
Empowering Leadership: The DHH leadership team empowers the DHH community.
Core Values: DAQL emphasizes maintaining transformation, responsiveness, competence, reliability, and promoting social change.
Guidance and Dedication: DAQL provides guidance and dedication to ensure a meaningful impact on the DHH community.
Commitment: DAQL is committed to improving the lives of DHH individuals in Georgia.