Karen Wilson received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of California, San Diego, a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling for the Deaf at San Diego State University and a Certificate of Completion from the University of San Diego's Paralegal Training Program. 

Karen's past work experience consist of Counseling (Outpatient and Residential) for Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs for the Deaf, Job Placement, Client Advocacy, Support Services to deaf and hard of hearing college students, Grantwriter and as a Paralegal providing legal assistance in cases involving Disability Law, Immigration Law, Family Law and Nonprofit Law.

Since 1993, Karen has been actively involved with the Deaf community as a Leader of various organizations and agencies, including Co-Founder and President of the San Diego Chapter of Deaf Women United, Co-Owner and President of Deafusion, and is currently serving her second term as the President of National Asian Deaf Congress (NADC).  Her special interests include the Asian Deaf Community, Leadership Training, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Diversity and Racism.

Danielle Knack obtained her BA in Psychology from UCSD and her Masters in Social Work from SDSU. While attending SDSU she also received her PPS credential in School Social Work. Danielle began her career working in the deaf community in 2003 while interning for her Masters program.

She has extensive experience working with diverse groups and in a variety of settings including academic, clinic, outpatient, and home visits. Danielle is skilled with managing life challenges and has successfully worked with parents, schools, and individuals.

She also has experience working in Crisis Houses, working with adults that have both mental health concerns and drug or alcohol addictions. In addition, she has collaborated with other professionals to provide Emergency Mental Health support when San Diego has been in need, as during the recent Firestorms.

Danielle provides individual, family, group psychotherapy, as well as school based services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Alicia Devine obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge in 2001.  She went on to obtain her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University in 2006.  Alicia also attended University of Redlands and received her PPS (school counseling) credential in 2007.

She has worked at The Center for Community Solutions and their shelters, Deaf Community Services, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and as a school counselor at California School for the Deaf, Riverside.  She has experience in working with families, children, and adults. She has seen clients in a variety of settings and situations. Her experience includes clients with a wide range of disabilities, cultural, religious, and ethnical backgrounds.  Alicia has also received training and certification in Baby Signs ®.

Alicia’s background includes a variety of positions including being a president for Alpha Sigma Theta, a Deaf CSUNians Vice President, as well as having received a Humanitarian award from National Center on Deafness at CSUN, and was recognized as Miss Congeniality from the Miss Deaf CSUNian pageant and Miss Siberian for Lambda Sigma Pi.   Alicia was a board member for Deaf Community Services and Deaf Domestic Violence Services of San Diego.  Her special interests are in the field of mental health for the Deaf/HH community, healthy relationships and families, and attempts at happy living for one and for all.
Alicia provides individual, couples, family therapy and counseling, as well as school based services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Jamie Gould received her BA degree in Community and Environmental Planning (CEP) from University of Washington, Seattle and her MA degree in Spiritual Psychology from University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA.

Since 1999, she has been actively involved in the Deaf Community as a coordinator, educator, advocate, administrative assistant, teacher, behavior specialist, counselor, training and continuing education coordinator with a concentration in providing services in the community and the general public in the domestic violence field. She works with individuals and groups in multi-cultural settings, both public and private. She has provided support in social skills and communication development to Deaf/HOH children.

Currently, she is a full time ASL Instructor at Grossmont College.