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LSU Health New OrleansLouisiana DeafBlind Project: Who We Are
Nicky Gillies, MS, NIC
Director
Nicky feels privileged to be involved in Deaf and Deaflbind communities in Louisiana and is passionate about supporting greater communication, environmental, and educational access. Nicky’s goal at the HDC is to support the many people involved in the life of a Deafblind child or young adult by providing outreach, educational consulting, and connections to community resources. She believes in the transformative power of lifelong learning and aims to provide students and novice professionals with rich experiences for continued growth and education.
Rose Angelocci, Ph.D., CRC, CWIC
Coordinator
Rose Angelocci is the Deafblind Registry & Data Coordinator for LSU Human Development Center’s Louisiana Deafblind Project for Children and Youth. Since 2017, Rose has provided technical assistance to families and professionals connected to children with combined vision and hearing loss especially in the areas of assistive technology, transition from high school, and the use of deafblind interveners. She also maintains the Deafblind Registry for Louisiana. Rose is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CR), a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), and a Certified Deaflbind Intervener.
Catherine “Cathy” Miller, MA
Family Engagement Coordinator
Cathy Miller works as Family Engagement Coordinator for the Louisiana Deafblind Project for Children and Youth. She is a trained listener and counselor. She is committed to using her skills to empower those with whom she works. Her goals include finding a voice for those who cannot speak and bringing understanding and communication to Deafblind individuals and their friends and loved ones. In addition to her role as liaison to Louisiana families with children who are deafblind, Cathy is known throughout the U.S. as an advocate and grassroots organizer who is committed to the empowerment of Deafblind citizens.