Deaf Services Staff
The friendly staff at Deaf Alberta take care to ensure that our services meet the needs of those who use them. Most of the Deaf Services team is able to communicate in American Sign Language, with many using ASL as their first language. Along with our staff, we employ contract personnel and approximately 70 free-lance interpreters to help deliver our programs and services.
Alison Stutz, Chief Executive Officer
alison@deafandhearalberta.ca
Alison has worked with non-profit organizations for over 25 years and brings a wealth of experience in both strategic leadership and operational management. Alison has a proven record as a leader and brings excellent experience in community-based programs, social enterprise, resource development, community engagement, communications and most importantly for the Board, strategic alliances. Alison understands the critical importance of communication and collaboration within our communities and is committed to establishing positive working relationships and partnerships with service providing agencies, funders, allied organizations, and other community groups.
Cindy Pilz, Deaf Services Manager
cindyp@deafandhearalberta.ca
Cindy joined the staff of Deaf & Hear Alberta as Deaf Services Manager in September 2013. Cindy oversees Deaf Alberta’s ASL and Student Literacy programs. Cindy also educates the general public on Deaf Culture, education, and employment.
Prior to joining DHA, Cindy worked in the education sector for 15 years working with teachers and interpreters to facilitate communication with students in the classroom. She is very involved with the Deaf community in Calgary and volunteered in numerous positions of responsibility. She is also culturally Deaf and is a fluent ASL user. Cindy enjoys baking, reading and camping during her spare time.
Kathy Harrison, Accessibility Services Manager
kathyh@deafandhearalberta.ca
Kathy originally joined Deaf & Hear Alberta on a maternity cover-off in July of 2011. Deaf & Hear Alberta was very fortunate to have her stay on a permanent basis.
Prior to coming to Deaf & Hear Alberta, Kathy worked in customer service, and so brings her extensive set of customer service skills with her.
Kathy is learning American Sign Language so as to be able to communicate at least the basics with the Deaf community.
Together with her husband Tom, Kathy is busy with lots of extra-curricular activities with their two daughters.
Marjorie Cameron, Booking Coordinator
booking@deafandhearalberta.ca
Molly Mundy, Booking Coordinator
booking@deafandhearalberta.ca
Angela Flaman, Exclusive Use Contract Interpreter, Calgary
Angela has been working as an Interpreter with Deaf & Hear Alberta for the last fifteen years. Angela interprets in medical, legal, social services and business settings. She believes in a hard-working, professional and fun work environment. In her personal life, she enjoys sports, the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Sandra Kuhar, Exclusive Use Contract Interpreter, Calgary
Sandra graduated from Douglas College’s Visual Language Interpreter Training program in 1993 and has been interpreting full-time since.
Originally from Terrace, B.C., she has worked in northwest B.C. and Ontario before finally settling in Calgary, and has been on DHA’s roster for the past 17 years. Sandra truly enjoys freelancing within the Calgary community, as she loves the diversity that each day brings.
She is also currently enrolled in the Technical Writing & Professional Editing extensions at Mount Royal University, and always strives for a balance between her work and home life which include her husband, their 2 French Bulldogs, and passion for travelling.
Donna Lauinger, Exclusive Use Contract Interpreter, Edmonton
