Dear Friends of Knoxville Center of the Deaf,
I want to begin this message with deep gratitude for the amazing journey during my first year here at Knoxville Center for the Deaf. As many of you know, I aim for a positive and growth mindset even when conversations are challenging.
Each day we open our doors and greet our communities with love and respect. We recommit to open-mind learning, constant improvement and intentional evolution as individuals and as an organization.
Come and get involved! Bring your energy and resources to enrich Knoxville Center for the Deaf.
Warm Regards,
Christina Vorreyer-Davis
My name is Abigail “Abby” Barker.
Graduated from Gallaudet University
Bachelor of Social work ‘22
Master of social work ‘23
Fun Fact: I am a cross country runner
My name is Christiane, but I go by Kit, and I am the Interpreter Scheduler here at KCD!
I am Hard of Hearing but come from a culturally hearing background, and I love being able to work with the Deaf Community every day.
I moved to East Tennessee from Memphis and graduated from the University of Tennessee's Interpreter Training Program in 2023. Aside from my ITP, I also minored in Theatre which is one of my passions. My hobbies include anything in the Great Smoky Mountains, like hiking, white water rafting, flat water kayaking, and camping. I also enjoy swing dancing, and playing with my 13-year-old standard poodle, Lindy.
Hello! My name is Gabrielle, I am the Accounting Clerk and Receptionist here at KCD. I have worked at KCD for four years. I graduated from Maryville College with majors in Interpreting and Deaf Studies as well as minors in Business and Psychology.
My name is Becky wood and I am a south Knoxville native, attended Maryville College and completed her internship at KCD. Upon graduation in May 1993, I started out working as a contract interpreter for KCD. I held several job positions at KCD over the years and continue today as a staff interpreter.
Traveling around the world in style with the fam bi-yearly. I am mother of 3, and a coffee/cheese connoisseur, go to Kona Island for their coffee and go to Zaanse Schans, Holland for their cheese. I found my own 23andMe DNA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Looking for best pizza- it's not New York, go to Rome, Italy and to witness the most breathtaking bubblegum sunset, book a flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Huge believer of supporting Deaf-owned businesses first and foremost, perfect example- us, Knoxville Center of the Deaf.
My mission with Knoxville Center of the Deaf is to make the difference in transparency with our Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-hearing and DeafBlind to bring the community into one and to assure that our clients will get the services that they deserve.
Executive Director (August 2022 - Present)
Staff Interpreter
Accounting Clerk & Receptionist
Community Engagement and DeafBlind Program Coordinator.
Staff Interpreter
Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD) was established in December 1977 with a drive to provide communication access for all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled individuals.
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