ADVISOR

Deb Guthmann, Ed.D., NIC, is a nationally recognized lecturer, administrator, researcher, educator, and advocate with over 40 years of extensive experience in service to the deaf and hard of hearing(D/HH) community. Dr. Guthmann was the lead consultant for a NIDILRR funded grant with Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio which focused on the validation of mental health, substance abuse and career related screening tools in American Sign Language. Dr. Guthmann also teaches online classes focusing on substance abuse in the deaf community. She is the founding Director of the Minnesota Substance Use Disorder Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals which is one of the first inpatient treatment programs for serving this population in the country. Dr. Guthmann worked 17 years as the Director of Student Services at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, California where she was responsible for admissions, clinical services, IEP implementation and due process. She has made over 200 national and international presentations, written numerous articles and several book chapters focusing on ethical issues, substance abuse and treatment models to use with deaf individuals. She is editor and contributor for a book recently published by Gallaudet Press titled “Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System: Selected Topics on Advocacy, Incarceration and Social Justice. Dr. Guthmann has also been involved in the development of written and ASL videotaped materials specifically designed for deaf individuals including SUD training materials for clinicians, Anti-Tobacco/E-Cigarette prevention materials, and an HIV Prevention Curriculum. She currently serves as the Vice President of ADARA.