MADC Board would like to share an update about the conference on Nov. 1st with elected board members and award winners. We are grateful to those who came. Thank you.

We would like to recognize former board members: Former President Lindsey Moon, Former Secretary Julie Pleski, Former Treasurer Kelsey Dahl, and Former Member at Large Kelsey Ross. We thank them for their time and commitment to MADC. We wish them the best in future endeavors. The elected board members are: President Kathleen Smith, Vice-President Jackie Correa-Alley, Secretary Damon Johnson, Treasurer Kyle Laughery, and Member at Large Kim Wassenaar.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is still one vacant Member at Large position. The 2025-2027 Board will search and appoint a Member at Large. More information will be shared. Members at Large that continue for two more years are Eric Nooker, Stella Lancaster, and John Wilson. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make the transition from former board members to new board members.
 

We would also like to announce the award winners:

• Deaf Minnesotan of the Year Award - Ellie Kidder

• Gordon Allen Community Award​ - Minnesota Deaf Queers

• Petra F. Howard Achievement Award - Lindsey Moon

• Legislator of the Year Award - Erin Maye Quade

• MADC Appreciation Award - Dendros

• Robert Stokes Achievement Award​ - Pam Burry

• Wesley Lauristen Service Award - Julie Pleski

• MADC Youth Award - Kelsey Ross

• President's Award - Lloyd Ballinger

Congratulations to new board members, Congratulations to the 2025-2027 board. Congratulations to award winners! 

 

Thank you.