Board of Associates

The Board of Associates (BOA) was launched in 1991 to build relationships with business and philanthropic leaders. The members help the University develop a high-quality network of employers and benefactors who, through their support, ensure the future success of Gallaudet and of individual students.

In addition to making business introductions, board members also lecture in a class once a year and act as advocates to promote the University. There have been many exciting results from their work, including new internships and job possibilities for our students and increased private support.

Board of Associates Members

James F.X. Payne, Chair (Arlington, VA)
Senior Vice President/General Manager, National Security and Cyber Infrastructure, Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
Kalliope Badavas (Needham, MA)
Robert P. Badavas (Needham, MA)
President and CEO, TAC Worldwide Companies
Michael Baker (Colorado Springs, CO)
Director of Sales, Creative Labs
Kenneth Bertaccini (Ponte Verda Beach, FL)
Senior Vice President (Retired), AT&T
Alan Cohen (Mount Dora, FL)
Former CEO, National Deaf Academy
Jameson Crane, Jr. (Columbus, OH)
Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management, Crane Group Company
Andrea Custis (Arlington, VA)
Vice President of Potomac Sales, Verizon
Sue Decker (Andover, NJ)
President, Blue House Consulting, LLC
Michael Ellis (Denver, CO)
National Director, Sprint Relay
Richard England (Washington, DC)
President, Lois and Richard England Foundation
Peter J. Gossens (Beirut, Lebanon)
American Community School
G. Richard Holt (San Antonio, TX)
Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The Univ. of Texas Health Science Center
Mary D. Janney (Washington, DC)
Marilyn "Penny" Joseph (Secaucus, NJ)
Director, Corporate Outreach Programs, Panasonic
Thomas Kearney (Chicago, IL)
Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Moran and Company
Senior Vice President, RMK Management Company
Scott Kragie (Washington, DC)
Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP
James Macfadden (Laurel, MD)
President and Owner, JRMac, Inc.
Barbara & Edward Mayers (Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
Robin Pence (Falls Church, VA)
Robert T. Pike (Prescott, AZ)
President, RTP & Associates
Abe Pollin (Washington, DC)
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Washington Sports & Entertainment
Bruce Ryan (Orleans, MA)
Norma D. Smith (Washington, DC)
Bennett Coyne Stichman (Washington, DC)
Marshall B. Coyne Foundation
Betty Thompson (McLean, VA)
Vice President, People Services, Booz Allen Hamilton
Roberto Wirth (Rome, Italy)
President and General Manager, Hotel Hassler Roma