Lisa is a Level 3 Lipspeaker with a Level 3 BSL qualification. Previously working in as a Social Worker, Lisa has a wealth of experience in a multitude of domains. Previously ALAS Committee Member (2021-2024), Lisa is now Chair of ALAS.
Linzi has been lipspeaking for over 10 years providing additional signed support if requested. Linzi has recently completed a 3-year Interpreter Training Course and has recently achieved Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) status. Previously ALS Membership Secretary (2013-2016), ALS Social Media Officer (2014-2016), ALAS Membership Secretary (2017-2020) and Social Media Officer (2017-2021). Linzi is now Chair of ALAS.
Lesley has been a lipspeaker for over 20 years. She is also a Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI), Notetaker and DeafBlind Communicator.
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Nicole qualified as a Level Lipspeaker in March 2018 after successfully completing her course with Lipspeaker UK and Sign 4 Thoughts. She also has BSL Level 2 and Deafblind Level 1 and has worked in many domains since qualifying. Nicole really enjoys the variety that the work offers and meeting so many people within the deaf and hard of hearing communities.
Lesley is an experienced Lipspeaker and BSL Interpreter providing lipspeaking with sign support if requested. Previous ALS Chair (2013-2016), vice chair (2012-2013), treasurer (2011-2012), Lesley provides lipspeakers with up to date information regarding news related to deaf people and our profession.
Hazel has worked as PA to a Deafblind entrepreneur for 20+ years. Alongside this role, Hazel worked as a CSW for d/Deaf children at their unit in school for 11 years. Hazel has recently achieved Level 6 British Sign Language. Facilitating good communication between people is her passion!