Our Staff

chool for the Deaf, and then graduated from Gallaudet University in 1998 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. After graduation, he continued his education and received his M.A. in Community Counseling. After his completion, Steve spent seven years working as an Academic/ Career Advisor at Gallaudet University. He has also served as an adjunct faculty in the Communication Studies Department, teaching Public Speaking for several years. During his tenure in Washington D.C., Steve has served on several task forces and committees such as: Academic Technology Advisory Committee, Student with Disabilities Advisory Board, University Accreditation taskforce on Shared Governance, and Foundation of Excellence Workgroup that focused on organizational operations and budget. Steve was enrolled in his Ph.D. studies toward counseling studies but is on leave now. He continues to work as a public speaking consultant. He has participated in several video productions for the Deaf as an actor. Mr. Snow is married to Davina Asmus and they relocated to Boise in January 2008 from Columbia, Maryland with their four children.

mmunity. For over 30 years Dawn has been interpreting professionally, managing a small office, and running her own graphic design business. Dawn is very passionate about working with the Deaf community and is involved with a couple of nonprofits that serve ASL interpreters and Deaf senior citizens. She has also been involved with several event planning committees. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, baking, and spending her time with her husband, their two daughters, and son. Dawn is delighted to be a part of the team at CDHH and continuing her involvement with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community across the state of Idaho.

author of three American Sign Language books, Tara brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team. She served on the State Independent Living Council for 4.5 years, advocating tirelessly for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and differently-able Idahoans.In addition to her professional achievements, Tara is a devoted mother of five children and three bonus children. She finds joy in traveling, reading non-fiction books, and exploring the great outdoors with her fisherman sweetheart, Jason. Tara’s love for nature is evident in the treasures she collects on her long, meditative walks. Click here for the intro video.

program in May of 2021. Now a licensed interpreter in the State of Idaho, she is currently working toward her national certification. Before joining the team at CDHH, Leah worked as a Tutor-Counselor for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, helping rural-Alaskan youth navigate the cultural and academic transition to college. Most recently, she moved from Montana, after having spent a year as a staff interpreter at the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind. She has a wide range of interests that have led her to attend a variety of workshops and trainings, including attending the Annual Interpreter Institute of Mental Health Interpreter Training 2020 as a student volunteer. However, a combination of personal and professional experiences has given her a passion for improving the quality of services offered to deaf and hard-of-hearing students, particularly those in rural communities. Leah is thrilled to be back in Idaho and take these next steps in her professional journey as she grows with CDHH. Outside of work she likes, tea, cooking, hiking, and going on adventure, whether it be in her neighborhood or across the country.