Executive Director

I am Liz Hill and I serve as the Executive Director of KCDHH. I provide leadership in the development of the goals and objectives of the Commission and its legislative mandates. I work extremely hard on behalf of the KCDHH and our constituents on the issues that are important to us. I manage its operations. I am very proud of the mission of this office. The KCDHH staff and its board are committed to enhancing the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Kentucky. The KCDHH is your home! I am a proud alumni of Gallaudet University for both my BA and MSW. I was originally born in Pennsylvania, but moved to KY from Alabama. I reside in Frankfort with my cat, Sophie.

Deputy Executive Director

I am Virginia Moore and I serve as the Executive Staff Advisor as well as Deputy Executive Director here at KCDHH. I have worked at KCDHH since 1995, serving first as the Executive Director's interpreter and then as the State Interpreter Administrator. My main duties now include oversight of various projects at KCDHH, technology, including videoconferencing and production of DeaFestival. I come from a large Deaf family, and hold certification from both RID and NAD (CI/CT and NAD V). I hope to see you all at DeaFestival!

Office of Administrative Support

I am Derek Drury, Interpreter I at KCDHH. I am a local boy, born and raised in Lawrenceburg, but new within the Deaf Community. After knowing enough sign to communicate with my best friend's parents, who are Deaf, they "adopted" me and taught me about their culture and language over the past four years.  My responsibilities at KCDHH include planning meetings, scheduling for the Executive Director and assisting other staff with special projects. I'm married, live in Frankfort and I'm excited about working at KCDHH.

I am Rowena (Row) Holloway, Internal Policy Analyst III at KCDHH and I have worked here since 1998. My duties include monitoring contracts, regulations and legislation for the agency, researching new technology for the TAP, completing technical writing assignments, and assisting with the production of DeaFestival. I hold a BA degree from Eastern KY University and obtained temporary licensure as an interpreter in KY in March 2008. I hope to obtain National certification within the next three years. I live on a farm in Willisburg and love working for KCDHH and the community.

I am Rachel Morgan, Executive Staff Interpreter. My main duties are providing interpreting services for the Executive Director and managing the financial aspects of the agency. I started working at KCDHH in 2003 and I come from a deaf family. I hold an NAD Level IV and a NIC certification. I reside in Frankfort have a wonderful daughter, Kallie.

Office of Equitable Access

I am Rachel Payne, Interpreter Referral Specialist. I came to KCDHH in August 2006 after graduating from the Interpreter Training Program at the University of Louisville. I was born in Maryland; but I grew up in Louisville. I am a child of Deaf parents, who are very proud that I work at KCDHH. My responsibilities include scheduling interpreters for state agencies and coordinating the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) testing opportunities. I love being part of the KCDHH staff!

I am Cole Zulauf, Document Processing Specialist III at KCDHH. I have been involved with the agency since its founding back in 1982, as a former Commissioner as well as a volunteer. I joined KCDHH full-time in February 2008. I process documents and applications relating to the Telecommunications Access Program (TAP). I live in Lexington with my wife of 47 years.

Office of Information Services

I am Elden May, Information Office Supervisor at KCDHH. I am responsible for coordinating and furthering the agency's public relations efforts through accessibility, education and strong customer service as the supervisor of the Office of Information Services. I earned a BA in journalism from Northern Kentucky University in 2000 and spent eight years in sports journalism and marketing before joining KCDHH in July 2007. In a short period of time of studying ASL, my eyes have already opened to a wonderful new world and culture. I currently reside in Versailles with my wife, Kelly.

I am Anita Dowd, Information Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing here at KCDHH. I attended Gallaudet University and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University. I came to KCDHH in 1998 and my duties include researching and answering all requests for Information, Advocacy and Referrals to other agencies. I also maintain the Resource Library and issue the quarterly Newsletter for KCDHH. I have two beautiful daughters.

I am Craig Lemak, Information Program Coordinator, and I joined the team at KCDHH in July 2007. My primary function is researching and answering multiple requests on information, advocacy, and referrals of deaf and hard of hearing issues to other agencies and consumers. My other duties include the resource library, workshops, and assisting in public events. I received my MA in counseling with a focus in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I enjoy working for the deaf and hard of hearing community. I live in Louisville with my wife Jamie.

I am Wilma Wright, Administrative Assistant at KCDHH. I have been in State Government since 1985 and with KCDHH since 2001. As the "front-line" KCDHH employee, I am the person you speak with when you call the agency. I'm studying American Sign Language to improve my signing skills and enjoy working at KCDHH.