Meet the Founder

Patti Sánchez Rodríguez is a Brooklyn, New York native born to mainland Puerto Rican parents. As a Deaf professional, she is a Certified Employment Specialist, Disability Inclusion Skills Trainer, Speaker and Facilitator, DEIA Rights Advocate, and Content Creator of the ASL Employment Curriculum on YouTube.

With over 15 years of experience advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the Deaf community, Patti is dedicated to promoting accessibility, inclusion, and equitable workplace practices.

Patti provides diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) training to corporations and organizations, educating employers about Deaf culture, effective communication strategies, workplace accommodations, and inclusive hiring practices for Deaf individuals. Through her training and consulting, she helps businesses create welcoming and accessible workplaces where all employees can thrive.

She is the author of Breaking Barriers: Effective Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Seekers, a practical guide that helps employers, professionals, and organizations build more inclusive hiring and employment practices.

Outside of her professional work, Patti enjoys spending time with family and friends, dancing to Latin music, exploring new foods, and traveling to experience different cultures and communities.

In loving memory of my mother, whose wisdom taught me that our greatest purpose is not what we achieve for ourselves, but what we give back to others. Her legacy of service, compassion, and community lives on in everything I do.

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