Innivee Strategies is honored to partner with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) to lead a national search for the organization’s next Executive Director. This search represents a significant milestone in DHHS’s mission to expand equitable communication access, education, and advocacy throughout Michigan’s 27 counties.
The new Executive Director will play a transformative role in deepening impact, strengthening community trust, and championing accessibility and inclusion for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals and families.
About the Search
This will be a transparent, community-informed process facilitated by Innivee Strategies, and will include:
- A public community survey to identify the leadership qualities that matter most. Take the Survey
- Focus groups with DHHS community members, staff, and board
- A leadership profile shaped directly by community input
- Consistent updates to ensure open, ongoing communication
This effort will have a profound impact on strengthening DHHS’s services. The selected Executive Director will play a key role in elevating the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals throughout Michigan.
— Melissa Elmira Yingst, Consultant, Innivee Strategies
I believe strongly that community inclusion must be part of our selection process. The strength of DHHS depends on continued community engagement, and I am committed to fostering that partnership.
— Gail, Board President, DHHS
Get Involved
DHHS serves individuals of all ages, languages, and identities—from native ASL users to those who became deaf or hard of hearing later in life. We invite you to share your insight to support shape DHHS’s future.
Take the community survey now:
https://innivee.typeform.com/to/PH0UNeFe
Learn more about our search process at:
https://inniveestrategies.com/executive-search/
About Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing people and their families. Serving 27 counties across Michigan, DHHS provides community education, advocacy, and communication access services. The organization values cultural and linguistic inclusion, empowering every individual it supports through equitable access and informed choices.
About Innivee Strategies, Inc.
Innivee Strategies is a Deaf-led consulting firm that partners with mission-driven organizations to align leadership, governance, and strategy with community values and long-term vision. Our services include executive search and transition, effective governance, strategic planning, organizational assessment, leadership development, and guided facilitation. Learn more at www.inniveestrategies.com.
