Community Led by Community
Our Philosophy
An all-volunteer Board of Directors works closely with the DeafBlind community to collectively discern and choose new directions for the organization. We will expand to officers and staff in 2021. It is believed this model of shared ownership and shared authority will allow DeafBlind Retreat of Arizona (DBRAZ) to truly work as community for the community.
Board
(Acts as Advisors and help with Fundraising)

Andrew
Cohen

Bonnie Faye
Gibson-Brydon

Mark
Mellenger

Petula
Oster

Richard
Vanover

Shawn
Whitley
Officers
(Runs the organization and report to the Board)

Andrew
Cohen
President
(2022 - 2023)

Caryn
Tenin
Vice President
(2023 - 2024)

Mark
Mellenger
Secretary
(2022 - 2023)

Ashley
Dillard
Treasurer
(2023 - 2024)
Retreat Team 2023
(Runs the retreat and report to the officers)

Krista
Caudill
DeafBlind
Coordinator

Pablo
Felix
Volunteer
Coordinator
