~ DeafACT, inc strives to unite the Deaf and hearing communities by encouraging awareness of each other's culture; we accomplish this goal through educational theater performed by children using American Sign Language. ~

Board Member Bio

Asheley Landrum

Founder and Board member

Asheley is a theatre and dance buff who loves working with children's theatre!  After 10 years of intensive, pre professional ballet training, Asheley found a love of theatre and participated in the Broccoli Project theatre troupe for all four years of her undergraduate education at UT Austin – directing, producing and acting in several plays.  It was at UT Austin that Asheley discovered a love of sign language and the deaf community.  She founded DeafACT in August 2005 after her graduation, and served as president for DeafACT's first three years. Asheley holds a Graduate Academic Certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences with a focus on adolescent aggression in extra-curricular activities.