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Foundation for Deaf Education

The Foundation For Deaf Education is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.
It was founded in 1997 and its mission is to improve the quality of life for the students of St. Mary's School for the Deaf by funding activities and programs that are not covered by legislative appropriation, and to support and promote Deaf Awareness and Deaf Culture across the community at large and all of Western New York.
Board of Directors 2026-2027
Board Officers
Dr. Peter Starkey
President
Lawrence McGowan
Vice Chairperson
Michael Grimaldi
Treasuerer
Dr. Catherine Griswold
President
Aimee Bell
Ex-Officio
Trustees
Lindsey Dotson
Timothy Kelly
Ronald Olejniczak
Brianne Williams
Dr. Tara Woyton
