معرفی
Rachel E. Violanti serves as a Faculty Fellow in Modern Languages within Niagara University's College of Arts and Sciences, teaching all levels of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies. She is an active member of the Buffalo Deaf Community and provides interpretation services at NorthPoint Church in Depew, NY, reflecting her commitment to accessibility and community engagement.
Education:
- B.A. in Spanish and Liberal Arts (American Sign Language/Deaf Studies and Psychology) with French minor, Niagara University (2017)
- MBA in Strategic Management, Niagara University
- Nationally Certified ASL/English Interpreter (N.I.C.)
Research and Teaching Focus: Her work centers on ASL pedagogy, Deaf Studies, and cross-disciplinary applications of psychology in language education. Motivated by her philosophy that 'all people should be provided access to whatever they want,' she bridges academic instruction with practical community service. Her background in liberal arts and business informs an interdisciplinary approach to communication equity and accessibility.
Awards and Recognition: No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the source material, though her National Interpreter Certification represents a key professional credential.
Community Integration: Beyond campus, she actively participates in the Buffalo Deaf Community and serves as one of three church interpreters, demonstrating how her academic role extends into real-world accessibility advocacy through sustained community partnerships and service-oriented language practice.
