Officers Bio
President - Dawn Watts
Secretary - Christine Stepien
Secretary - Christine Stepien
Dawn K. Watts was born Deaf to Deaf parents in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Gallaudet University and some courses M.A. in School Counselor and Interpreting Program from Gallaudet University and ASL Linguistics from Ohio State University.
She was a Board member of PBJ Connections which is for professional mental he
Dawn K. Watts was born Deaf to Deaf parents in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Gallaudet University and some courses M.A. in School Counselor and Interpreting Program from Gallaudet University and ASL Linguistics from Ohio State University.
She was a Board member of PBJ Connections which is for professional mental health and behavioral health therapy for Deaf Youth and families using horses. She is working for Columbus State Community College as a Practicum Coordinator and Columbus Speech & Hearing Center as an SSP/CN Ohio Statewide Coordinator as a part-time job for the DeafBlind people.
Secretary - Christine Stepien
Secretary - Christine Stepien
Secretary - Christine Stepien
Christine Stepien graduated from The University of Akron with a BFA Degree in Graphic Design. I took some elective courses to learn ASL~American Sign Language at the University of Akron at age 20. I have fallen in love with ASL since ever then.
I worked a part-time job as Production I, and Team Manager for a brief time at Deaf Initiativ
Christine Stepien graduated from The University of Akron with a BFA Degree in Graphic Design. I took some elective courses to learn ASL~American Sign Language at the University of Akron at age 20. I have fallen in love with ASL since ever then.
I worked a part-time job as Production I, and Team Manager for a brief time at Deaf Initiatives from the beginning of the year 2012 until November 2018. Resumed to work at KTQ from September 2020 to December 2023.
I am certainly a Part-time employee as an ASL Lab Assistant at CSCC~Columbus State Community College during the Spring semester as of January 2024 to present…
Volunteered for ASLTA Conference in Columbus, Ohio in 2023. My passion is assisting students and people to learn and grow with sign language in ASL.
Current ODFL Secretary since 2023 of January to present. Re-elected ODFL Secretary for 2024-2026.
Married and Mother of two CODA sons Thomas IV and Matthew. Lives with four cats in the house!
Treasurer - Debbie Brown
Secretary - Christine Stepien
Treasurer - Debbie Brown
Treasurer for the ODFL 2024 - 2026.
Experienced:
I was a former Chairperson for the Ohio Deaf History Month 2020 - 2023.
Also, I was a former Chairperson for the first two years of hosting the first and second Annual of Students’ Drawing Art Contest for the Ohio Deaf History Month 2021 and 2022.
Hobby:
I like to interact with people to e
Treasurer for the ODFL 2024 - 2026.
Experienced:
I was a former Chairperson for the Ohio Deaf History Month 2020 - 2023.
Also, I was a former Chairperson for the first two years of hosting the first and second Annual of Students’ Drawing Art Contest for the Ohio Deaf History Month 2021 and 2022.
Hobby:
I like to interact with people to enjoy life, travel to do some sightseeing to learn about different cultures and history around the world, do crafts, read books, and watch the daily news on TV.
Volunteer:
I enjoy volunteering to help set up a booth for the ODFL for any events.
Sometimes I like to help to do SSP for the DeafBlind events.