2023 Events

Janet Weil

An AG Bell life member since 1975, Janet has worked as a teacher of the deaf at Weingarten Children’s Center, SF Hearing and Speech Center, and Principal/Executive Director at Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of BC.

Danette Driscoll

Danette is the Executive Director of Spokane Hearing Oral Program of Excellence, the only LSL program for Birth – five in Eastern Washington. She also serves on the Board of Directors of OPTION Schools, Inc., and is the Co-Chair of the Options Legislative Committee. Danette has been a leader in education as a founding principal of an innovative STEM Entrepreneurial high school and district director of secondary schools and college career readiness. Throughout her career, she has been a voice for students who deserve an equal playing field. Danette enjoys the outdoors, hiking, fly-fishing, and jumping in, and sometimes very quickly out, of every lake she finds.

Becky Rey

As a CPA, I have been able to work with many non-profit organizations as clients and have also served in the treasurer role of various boards. Now, I get to join the AG Bell board as treasurer; an organization that has meant so much to my family. My daughter Krista was born with a severe to profound hearing loss in both ears. We were truly blessed to find the CCHAT Center in Northern California where I had the wonderful experience of watching the magic of spoken language development first hand. I am grateful every day for the gift of speech that was given to Krista and to our family and I have gotten to watch her grow and thrive. Outside of work, I like to hike, play tennis and pickleball, cook and spend time with family and friends.

Brooke Laughlin

. As a DHH Specialist (Birth - 21), supporting families in achieving success in their desired communication approach is my highest priority. I became affiliated with AG Bell as I sought resources and support for the students and families I served seeking lSL. As I was invited to participate in collaborative partnerships with AG Bell professionals, I had a desire to join the board as secretary to learn and contribute in promoting growth here in Oregon and Washington. I have worked in Deaf Education for 20 years. 17 of those years as a sign language interpreter, and the last 3 years as a DHH Teacher. I am a mother to 3 children (who are now young adults), and this life change allowed me the time to complete my Masters Degree in Deaf Education, and find my passion for learning and teaching. My favorite activities are paddle boarding on the North Umpqua River in Roseburg, going to the beach, and spending time with my family and friends (I am blessed with the gift of gab). I love a good book, listening to podcasts, walking or hiking outdoors, and trying new foods.

Doug Baker

Doug (and his wife Dana Stover) are the proud parents of Robin Baker, who attended Tucker-Maxon. Doug spent the majority of his career in higher education as a faculty member and senior administrator. Through those activities he worked closely with state legislatures including the Washington State Common Ground efforts to improve the rights and services for whose who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. AG Bell provided very useful insights and support for the related policy issues.

Shelby Atwill, AuD

Shelby is a pediatric and cochlear implant audiologist in Portland Oregon. She works at Sound Start and serves as the audiologist for the Oregon Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program.

Vaughn Brown

I am proud to serve as your Camp Westwind Coordinator. When I was young I attended Camp Westwind summer after summer as a member of AG Bell. AG Bell. My mother helped start the Oregon chapter and made it a mission to help hearing impaired students blend into the fabric of society.

At Westwind I and other students enjoyed the great outdoors. We enjoyed archery, the ocean, hikes, and friendships. As an adult I look back upon these wonderful experiences. It was one of the few places that I felt included among other hearing impaired and non-hearing impaired students. The staff were kindly and the counselors enjoyed themselves. Because the experiences were memorable I am delighted to be help the new generation of students who are deaf and hard of hearing participate at Camp Westwind!

Amber Wilson

Amber is a speech and language pathologist and AG Bell certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist-Auditory Verbal Therapist. She works in a local school district and at a Rose City Speech & Hearing Clinic, LLC in Portland, OR.

Krista Rey

Krista Rey is an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Portland, Oregon and a bimodal profoundly deaf adult. She started her career in Northern California at the same school she learned to listen and talk herself. Krista is also a candidate for the Listening and Spoken Language Auditory Verbal-Educator and has been actively involved in AG Bell since her childhood. When Krista isn't teaching, she likes to take long walks, create things with her hands and explore Oregon's natural wonders.

Amruta Rupani

Mom of Tia, who wears a cochlear implant and a hearing aid, and attends school at Tucker Maxon. Amruta enjoys connecting parents to share experiences and ideas. A former professional in Software Testing, Amruta loves to paint, play table tennis and walk through the beautiful Oregon forests.

Angela Fidler

As a mother of two children with bilateral cochlear implants, who are alumni of the Tucker Maxon School in Portland, Oregon, it is my passion to connect and support other parents/families that have children with hearing loss. Inspired by my children, I am currently pursuing a second career as a Speech Language Pathologist and will graduate with my Masters from Emerson College in December of 2023. My goal is to use my personal and professional experience to help others who are DHH become successful communicators. My hobbies and interests include singing, snow skiing, hiking, and spending time with my family.