Meet our Board of Directors.
We’re a talented group of individuals interested in art, cinematography, history, and everything in between.
Melinda Napier, B.A., M.A., Cert Ed.
Chair
Melinda was appointed Chair of the BDHS at the 2021…
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Derek Grabham
Director
Born in the Southwest of England, my first deaf school was the Royal School for the Deaf in Exeter (1969-1976) then moved to a deaf Grammar school..
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Lisa Birtles
Trustee
Lisa is a child of Deaf parents and was educated at Birkdale School for the Partially Hearing in Southport.
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Peter Jackson
Co-opted Member & Manchester Office Representative
Phillip Gardner
Trustee
Phillip hails from a deaf sporting family – his auntie Kathleen Squires competed in the 4th International Games for the Deaf…
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Geoffrey Eagling
Board member
Having just finished his second stint as Treasurer, Geoffrey J Eagling, born and bred in the leafy Surrey…
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Ian Depledge
Board member
Ian has been a long-time member of both the British Deaf History Society and Deaf History Scotland
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The BDHS is seeking to strengthen its Board of Directors and will welcome expressions of interest from persons willing to serve as a Director on the Board. Interested persons should be a member of the BDHS or become a member.