Executive Director

Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC) is a Washington-based nonprofit with an 80+ year rich history of fostering inclusive and accessible communities through communication, advocacy, and education. As a foundational part of the community, the organization provides a comprehensive range of services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech and language differences, including speech therapy, early childhood education, American Sign Language interpreting, and advocacy supports for families and adults.

HSDC’s programs adapt to the changing needs of the community and aim to remove communication barriers so individuals can fully participate in community, education, and work.

HSDC is a mid-sized nonprofit organization with approximately $5.2 million in annual revenue, supported by a diverse funding model that blends earned program income with contributions and grants, along with additional rental-related income. Interpreting services represent the largest share of income (43%), followed by government funding (29%), and rental related income (8%). HSDC also holds more than $4 million in total assets, including real estate resources, and owns the building where it is headquartered.

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The mission of Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC) is to foster inclusive and accessible communities through communication, advocacy, and education. We envision an inclusive, accessible world where everyone is understood and respected.

We offer a comprehensive array of programs that foster effective communication for individuals and families affected by hearing or speech differences. Our services include:

• Speech, Language, and Communication: HSDC’s Language & Speech department works with community members of all ages who experience a variety of speech-language differences to remove communication barriers by offering services tailored to meet the needs of clients.
• Interpreting Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: HSDC Interpreting Services is a centralized resource providing quality communication access for Deaf, Deaf Blind, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals across the Puget Sound and Washington State, including Seattle and King County, Tacoma and Pierce County, and Snohomish County.
• Bilingual preschool:
  The language rich, play-based dual-language environment is designed to benefit children and families who value American Sign Language and English
• Parent-Infant Program: HSDC’s Parent-Infant Program (PIP) is a birth to three service providing free parental support and coaching for the families of Deaf, Deaf Blind, and hard of hearing toddlers.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services:
  We offer a comprehensive range of individual and group support programs to meet the unique needs of the deaf and hard of hearing individual, including advocacy & case management.

HSDC is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization through a pivotal period of transition and opportunity. The new leader will position HSDC to grow and to meet the demands of our ever-evolving community while honoring our legacy. This role requires a people leader with strong business and financial acumen, the ability to strengthen organizational structure and accountability, and deep cultural competence with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in ASL and bring a collaborative, transparent leadership style that builds trust, strengthens performance, and positions HSDC for long-term sustainability and impact.

Building relationships and trust with the staff, board, and partners, as they better understand the organization’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Building upon these foundational relationships, the new ED will need to address the following key priorities in their first 18-24 months:

The Executive Director will partner with the Board and leadership team to clarify HSDC’s long-term direction, align services with mission, and establish a shared roadmap for impact and sustainability.