Adriana Lopez
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Ally And Advocate
Round Rock,TX
Summary
My passion is to ensure every family and deaf or hard of hearing child has what they need to thrive and succeed in their life. Providing resources and all options that are available to them and assisting them in feeling confident in the choices that they make. I am an organized and dependable individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organization goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
American Sign Language Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
Austin, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Parent Volunteer
California Hands And Voices
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Partnered with the organization to improve outreach to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for family needs.
- Contributed time, suggestions and resources to support student organizations.
EHDI Advisory Committee Board Member
Virginia Department Of Health
Richmond, VA
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated in quarterly state board meetings with medical and other professionals involved in improving the state’s goals and improving the lives of young children with hearing loss.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for deaf and hard of hearing children by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance the state's mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
LEAD-K VA Representative
LEAD-K
, Virginia
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Actively lobbied and met with state delegates and senators regarding house and senate bills that supported the tracking of language acquisition data of Deaf infants and toddlers and
- Provided families with Deaf children resources needed to aid in the acquisition of ASL and English literacy.
- Provided support to my local deaf and hard of hearing community members in their efforts to lobby for bills that would help end language deprivation for Deaf children birth to 5 years old.
Parent Volunteer
Familes To Families
Norfolk, VA
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Recruited new parent volunteers or organized workload to cover demand.
- Acclimated new parents to new experiences by sharing advice and personal stories on my specific process.
- Educated new parents to deaf and hard of hearing children about options and strategies for making the best decision for them.
1-3-6 Family Educator
Center For Family Involvement At VCU
Richmond, VA
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided early intervention services to parents with Deaf or hard of hearing children.
- Regularly attended related conferences and trainings related to Deaf children, language acquisition, and the provision of early intervention services throughout the state.
- Collected data regarding identification of Deaf infants and toddlers and the provision of early intervention services for Virginia Department of Health to improve the state’s numbers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ASL-English Interpretation
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA 08.2016 - 08.2018
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
undefinedTimeline
Parent Volunteer
California Hands And Voices
05.2021 - 12.2022
American Sign Language Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
08.2019 - Current
EHDI Advisory Committee Board Member
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2017 - 05.2018
1-3-6 Family Educator
Center For Family Involvement At VCU
04.2017 - 03.2018
LEAD-K VA Representative
LEAD-K
01.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - ASL-English Interpretation
Tidewater Community College
08.2016 - 08.2018
Parent Volunteer
Familes To Families
03.2016 - 05.2018
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