Our Commitment to Leadership and Community

TraciAnn Hoglind brings over a decade of multifaceted experience spanning public health, research, marketing, and accessibility across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Formerly serving as the Director of ASL Telehealth Services at Communication Service for the Deaf, she was pivotal in reshaping healthcare accessibility for the deaf community. Hoglind founded a public health nonprofit to deliver inclusive education, securing a grant for a collaborative initiative that involved a COVID-19 research study and contributing to the formulation of deaf-inclusive policy measures for national emergencies.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Hoglind has held key roles in managing accessibility and policy at the city and state government levels at the Division of Disability Rights for the City and County of Denver and the Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

TraciAnn holds a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University, where she earned the prestigious Inaugural Restuccia Award for Achievement in Social Justice in Community Health. Recognized as one of de Beaumont’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health, she continues to be a trailblazer in advancing equitable and accessible solutions.

Kellynette Gomez, LCSW, is a dedicated advocate and licensed social worker with a profound commitment to empowering individuals to achieve their aspirations. Her diverse background in organizational training, talent searches, and leadership development has led her to actively serve various local and national organizations in roles such as community liaison, peer advocate, volunteer, and consultant. Kellynette holds a master’s degree in social work from Springfield College and a bachelor’s degree from Gallaudet University, along with a recent certification in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice (INP).

Having previously worked as a consultant with Innivee Strategies, Inc. in a full-time capacity before transitioning to a contract role, Kellynette now serves as an adult case manager at the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH). Her commitment to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities is exemplified by the founding of the Deaf Job Seeker Network Facebook group, which has grown to over 8,000 members, showcasing her dedication to increasing accessible resources and employment opportunities.

As a Deaf Latina woman and Massachusetts native, Kellynette’s advocacy extends beyond her professional roles, aiming to bring a valuable and diverse perspective to the forefront. She actively champions inclusivity and representation at every level of society, reflecting her passion for creating positive change.

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History Estill-Varner is an accomplished professional with expertise in American Sign Language/English Interpreting and International Development. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting and International Studies, she received a Fulbright U.S. Student Research grant for a project in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, focusing on improving Deaf access.

She later served as Co-Executive Director at Deaf Worlds, providing leadership and training to Deaf NGOs in Asia and Latin America. Transitioning to the private sector, she now works for HiBob, managing global enablement programming. Additionally, as a nationally certified freelance interpreter, History offers her services in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metro areas.