Eileen McCartin

Eileen has served on the NVRC Board of Directors since 2014 as Chair and Vice-Chair, participating on several committees, planning educational and fundraising events, writing grants and supporting NVRC's mission. As a person with a progressive hearing loss since childhood and a bilateral cochlear implant user, Eileen has dedicated her personal and professional energy and expertise to working with and for others who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Eileen has degrees from New York University, Gallaudet University and George Mason University. She has taught deaf and hard of hearing students from preschool through college age at local public schools and at Gallaudet University. As a school administrator, she was knowledgeable, organized, and experienced in leading teams to positive outcomes. Eileen has given numerous presentations related to hearing loss and has led peer-to-peer support groups. She is experienced in assistive technology and is well-acquainted with the changing technology available to support those with hearing loss. She is fluent in American Sign Language and has some experience with Cued Speech.