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Meet the Team

Lauren Weishaar

AVP, Workforce Development

Meet our exceptional Community Impact Leader, whose life journey as a Deaf woman has been adorned with unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements. With a prestigious Bachelor of Arts from New Jersey City University and armed with a decade of invaluable experience in employment services, she has been a formidable driving force in uplifting and empowering the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and blind populations.


Her unwavering passion for fostering growth, strategic planning, and business innovations takes center stage as she sets her sights on elevating programs to unprecedented heights. A bona fide expert in her field, she holds a special focus on empowering deaf and hard of hearing individuals, paving the way for their pursuit of meaningful employment, all while exhibiting extraordinary managerial prowess.


Drawing from her own personal journey as a Deaf individual, she brings to her role an unparalleled depth of understanding that resonates not only within the workplace but also within the broader context of life beyond. With her at the helm, the future gleams with promise, as she leads with boundless empathy and unparalleled expertise, leaving an indelible impact on the community she serves.

Grace Inoa, BA Sociology

Manager of Adult Community-Based Services

Grace Inoa holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a Minor in American Sign Language from Kean University and has over five years of experience in disability services. As a Business Development & Training Specialist at HCE, she leverages her background as a Lead Job Coach to advance workplace accessibility and inclusion. A trilingual Latina professional fluent in English, Spanish, and ASL, she leads disability awareness training, employer education, and workforce inclusion initiatives.

Grace is committed to helping businesses move beyond compliance to create truly inclusive and accessible workplaces, ensuring individuals with disabilities have meaningful employment opportunities.

If your business needs free disability sensitivity training or ASL language accommodations, please contact Raquel Feliciano or Grace Inoa for more information.

Raquel Feliciano

Staff Interpreter/Interpreter Coordinator

Raquel Feliciano is a trilingual (English, Spanish, ASL) professional with expertise in ASL interpreting, Deaf culture, and multilingual communication. With a strong foundation in interpretation, education, and management, Raquel has extensive experience coordinating interpreter services, facilitating employment programs for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and fostering inclusive environments. Currently pursuing an ASL Interpreting Diploma at the Community College of Baltimore County (expected Spring 2025), she is dedicated to advancing accessibility and cultural competency in diverse settings. Her background in leadership, scheduling, and organizational management, combined with a passion for advocacy, positions her as a valuable asset in interpreting and community engagement.