Social and Support
the Deaf Community
to make your better place to live in Washington State
The Mission of WSAD is to promote, protect and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf individuals in the state of Washington.
New board members as of November 2023
WSAD Officers:
President – Karen Atwood
Vice President – Sandra Carr
Secretary – Ellen Scheppach
Treasurer – Nancy Opheikens
Membership Coordinator – Joan Forshay
Members-At-Large:
Karen Philo-House [2021 – 2025]
Gerrianne Healy [2022 – 2025]
Susan Izak [2017 – 2025]
Jim House [2024 – 2025]
Endowment Fund Trustees:
Custodian –
Assistant Custodian –
Trustee – Larry Petersen [8 years – ends 2031]
Trustee – Lance Forshay [6 years – ends 2029]
Trustee – Raymond Bateh [4 years – ends 2027]
Trustee – Larry Schoenberg [2 years – ends 2025]