About Us



Heather Noble

DHH England/Ireland liaison

Milton Reedy

DHH England/Ireland liaison

Susan Layton

Susan Layton's Bio Video Susan Layton's Bio Video Susan Layton is the team manager for the "Hastening the Work" project. She has been in the film and stage industry for over 35 years. Within that time, Susan has played a part on all sides of the process, including acting and directing ASL film and stage productions, pre- and post- production and marketing. Her career as a professional and certified ASL interpreter has spanned well over 2 decades. Susan is passionate about collaborating with others on projects while creating material that will have a life-changing impact on the Deaf and hard of hearing community, worldwide. "Hastening the Work" is one of the most fulfilling projects she's ever been a part of. She is married to Ryan and they have four beautiful children. She loves God, her family, film, performing and playing Sudoku.


Ayas Hussain

DHH England/Ireland Liaison

Melea Elwell

DHH England/Ireland Liaison; Active DHH community member; Background in documenting Deaf history; Positive history/background with the people of Ireland/England. Passionate about preserving significant history that is visual and fully accessible to the Deaf.

Emmalee Christensen

Sought after leader, teacher and project specialist for youth and adult programs in education, religious and personal settings; Exceptional organizational skills; Engaging educator; Extensive background in leadership; Strong management; Active DHH community member; Passionate about taking lemons that life gives you and turning them into a sweet refreshing lemonade (positivity).


Sean Benson

Video production master; Extensive background in video editing; Active DHH community member; Passionate about respecting timeliness and deadlines.

Ryan Layton

President of Independent Employment Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (IESDHH); Active DHH community member; ASL translator; Expert in social media; Strong management and leadership; Extensive background in technical and computer assistance.

Dean Christensen

Engaging ASL performer; Strong background in translation and interpreting; Extensive leadership background; Strong management skills; Active DHH community member; Background in use of teleprompter; Passionate about creating, engaging and providing material that is accessible for/to the Deaf community.