MEET THE INCLUSIVE TEAM
CEO & Co-founder
CFO & co-founder
service coordinators & Support Team
sign language & Captioning
sign Language & Captioning
spoken language
Marketing & Advocacy
Specialty
ASL Interpreter, Advocacy, Coordination, ADA Consultant
Demographic
Deaf, DeafBlind, blind, low-vision, late deafened, hard-of-hearing (HOH), and LGBTQ Communities
As a proactive leader and ASL interpreter with over 10 years of experience, Shelby is committed to driving impactful and lasting change. She holds dual B.A. degrees in ASL-English Interpreting and Deaf Studies from Maryville College. During her freelance career, Shelby saw firsthand that a one-size-fits-all approach to accessibility services did not properly address the needs of the communities she served. This led to co-founding two companies specializing in accessibility solutions. Shelby is a passionate advocate for the disability community, championing inclusion as a fundamental human right.
“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure you do things differently from everyone else.”
– Sarah Blakely
Born and raised in Tennessee, Shelby’s first love was theatre and she enjoyed participating in local bilingual plays. Now at home in New York City, she continues to embrace the vibrant theatre scene that Manhattan offers. Shelby can often be found multitasking from a taxi, plane, or even a boat! She loves to travel and is always seeking her next adventure.
Strong with oat milk and agave
Specialty
ASL interpreter RID-certified (NIC) & Spanish interpreter
Demographic
Deaf, DeafBlind, Spanish-influenced, and LGBTQ Communities
Tyler is a trilingual interpreter with over 10 years of experience dedicated to fostering inclusive communities. He holds dual B.A. degrees in ASL-English Interpreting and Spanish Language & Literature from Maryville College. Known for his solution-oriented mindset, Tyler is always looking to improve processes and outcomes. Leveraging a lifelong passion for language, he expanded his entrepreneurial skills to develop business models that directly tackle challenges of both service providers and consumers. After co-founding ICS, he went on to co-found Eclipse Scheduling, the first IDEA-focused (inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility) all-in-one service management platform for the interpreting and accommodations industry.
“Growing up in rural Ohio shaped my values, and I live by the motto: ‘If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.'”
Tyler is a world traveler with a passion for hiking, camping, and exploring diverse cultures and communities. His adventures inspire him to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen. In addition to his adventurous spirit, Tyler practices Zen meditation.
Sugar-free vanilla, dark roast latte with oat milk
Specialty
ASL Interpreter and Certified ADA Consultant
Demographic
Deaf, DeafBlind, HOH, Deaf+, and late deafened Communities
Noel is a compassionate advocate for the Disability Community with a focus on providing accessibility support for culturally and physically diverse urban populations. She holds a B.A. in ASL and English Interpretation from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. Noel is a certified ADA Coordinator, with expertise in the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and NYC Human Rights Law.
“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.”
-Debra Ruh
Born and raised in New York, Noel enjoys SCUBA diving, photography, and playing volleyball. Her family and small zoo of animals bring her joy.
Team tea, green tea is my favorite
Specialty
Contracts, Conferences, and Internship Director
Demographic
Deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) Communities
Kaycee is a talented Deaf professional with a diverse background in contract management, university advancement, and education. She holds a B.S. from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University. Kaycee has also worked at RIT, Gallaudet University, and the University of Texas, where she served as an Outreach Coordinator, Project Manager and Deaf Mentor. As a dedicated leader with a disability, Kaycee brings unique insight and the right tools to make a real difference in accessibility accommodations.
Deaf Community
Born in California and raised in Colorado, Kaycee loves plants, dogs, and the outdoors! She partakes in axe throwing leagues, bakes sourdough goodies and also enjoys stand up paddleboarding.
Uncut cold brew
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Spoken Language Coordinator
Specialty
Multilingual Translation & Interpretation
Demographic
Non-English Speaking Communities
Aitana is a versatile multilingual translator and interpreter, specializing in English to Spanish (EN-ES) translation and interpretation. She’s also a skilled project manager with a lifelong enthusiasm for languages cultivated since childhood. Aitana holds an M.A. in Spanish Translation from Kent State University in Ohio and a B.A. in Translation and Interpreting from Universitat de València in Spain. She is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan, bilingual in English, and proficient in French.
“My grandma. She is the strongest woman I know. She raised her own children as well as me and my cousins. She is always keeping herself busy, whether it’s traveling, cooking, or reading. She’s also the kindest soul I know.”
Aitana enjoys traveling, reading, running, and spending quality time with friends and family across the US and Europe.
Vanilla latte or mocha with almond milk
Demographic
Disability and Deaf/HOH Communities
Specialty
Disability Advocacy, Writing, and Graphic Design
About Rebecca
Rebecca is a deaf professional who grew up in an oral environment and later attended the Rochester Institute of Technology. It was at RIT that she first connected with the Deaf community and culture. Learning American Sign Language (ASL) opened up new possibilities and ignited her passion for advocacy. With experience as a social worker specializing in disability advocacy and grant writing, Rebecca brings an inclusive approach to her work as our Marketing Manager.
“Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver
Rebecca loves to try out new gluten-free, dairy-free, recipes in the kitchen. On the weekends you can find her hiking in the great outdoors or at her art desk wood-burning (pyrography).
Home-brewed with oat milk
