Jen Bird

Founder Signalise Co-op A Founder and Director of Signalise Co-op, the UK’s only Deaf-user and BSL interpreter co-owned communication support platform. Holding a Churchill Fellowship for research into Deaf-led cooperatives internationally, she works at the intersection of technology, social value, and systems change. Jen leads Signalise’s strategy, technology development, and business development — championing cooperative […]

Chris Davies

Sales Director for Sarabec who has over 10 years of experience of providing advice and training on Assistive Listening equipment to Social Care providers and Sensory Charities throughout the UK.

Damaris Cooke

Head of Relationships SignVideo by Sorenson As Head of Relationships, Damaris champions collaboration across the deaf community, working closely with deaf services, organisations and partners to strengthen access and inclusion. She is also a TV presenter for Sign Up, where accessibility, representation and lived deaf experience sit at the core of her work. Passionate about […]

Mark Berry

Head of Training and Development SignVideo by Sorenson Born and raised in New Zealand, Mark Berry serves as Head of Interpreter Training and Development at Sorenson and is now based in the UK, his fourth home. Coming from a deaf family and educated in a deaf school, he brings both professional expertise and lived experience to […]

Philip Gerrard MBE

CEO Deaf Action Philip is the Chief Executive of Deaf Action and has led the organisation since 2017. He is a profoundly deaf BSL user and brings extensive experience from across the deaf and disability sectors, with a strong focus on equality, access and cultural inclusion. Under Philip’s leadership, Deaf Action has continued to strengthen […]

Samantha Baines

Award-winning Author, Actress, Speaker & Broadcaster Samantha Baines is an award-winning author, actress, and broadcaster. A prominent voice in the deaf community, Sam frequently shares her day-to-day experiences of life with hearing loss through social media and on national television. As a supporter and user of Bellman & Symfon alerting products, she is passionate about […]

Sarah Brown

National Account Manager Bellman & Symfon Sarah Brown is the National Account Manager for Bellman & Symfon, specialists in assistive listening and alerting solutions. With years of experience in the sector, Sarah is dedicated to helping individuals find practical, life-changing technology that supports safety and communication. She works across the UK to ensure that Bellman’s […]

Steph Lotz

General Manager Convo Steph Lotz is the UK General Manager at Convo, leading the delivery of Deaf-centred communication access across the UK. As a deaf leader and British Sign Language (BSL) user, she brings lived experience into her work, shaping services that are designed around real-world needs. She works closely with organisations across public and […]

Tessa Slaughter

Chair ASLI Tessa has been a member of ASLI since her student days in Wolverhampton in the late 1990s, contributing and engaging with the Association where possible whilst juggling family and work commitments. Since moving to Scotland in 2017 she has been able to take a more active role including facilitating the Scottish Early Career […]

Danny Murphy

Danny Murphy is a British Deaf actor, director, writer and freelance creative. He is best known for his breakout role in The Parts You Lose alongside Aaron Paul, and more recently for appearing in Waterloo Road as Luca Smith. Alongside his acting career, Danny is also a comedy content creator known for his online sketches, and he continues to […]