Dylan M. Rafaty, Madr, Cdp (Deaf/Hoh) Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Founded a social benefit startup promoting the creation of inclusive opportunities for all businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and individuals, including those who self-identify as persons with disabilities. Manage financials, deliver engaging training sessions, host community outreach events, develop evaluations, and create up-to-date resources and information to drive growth and success. ♦ Guided 50+ veterans and individuals with disabilities in achieving personal and professional goals within 6 months through comprehensive one-on-one consultations and ongoing support.♦ Delivered over 30 speaking engagements, including seminars and Lunch & Learns to social groups, education service centers, and more. Raised awareness and educated over 2,000 people on employment and transition support for individuals with disabilities.♦ Conducted 15 high-impact professional development sessions and seminars, strengthening the skills and expertise of over 400 professionals in educational and government settings.♦ Served as either an independent contractor or employee to various companies including Diversity Crew, iCode Schools, Dragonflymind.com, STEMuli, and the FC Dallas Foundation.♦ Founded and successfully launched a growing regional nonprofit, the North Texas Disability Chamber is the leader and voice for the disability community in North Texas to advance accessibility, equity, and disability inclusion.

Greenville, Texas, Us

Brought in to overcome lack of diversified funds, limited leadership in accessibility and inclusion, and advocate engagement as an expert in public policy and working with legislatures and different organizations. Strengthen relationships with donors and continuously network and educate the community about the Foundation to curate support through fund contributions. ♦ Collaborated on ideating the development of an advocacy department, increasing awareness and understanding of the organization's mission and goals, mobilizing supporters, engaging stakeholders, building coalitions, and influencing public policy decisions.♦ Built the organization's reputation and credibility, established partnerships with other organizations, and increased fundraising opportunities by meeting with donors and family foundation leaders and promoting community volunteering.♦ Established and led a committee with no financial allocation that improved public awareness regarding accessibility and provided internal resource documentation during VEX Worlds 2023, a 2-week robotics competition.♦ Exceeded $5K goal in a single day by leading and overseeing the Giving Tuesday committee, establishing a targeted marketing and email campaign for the Foundation's alums and student networks.

Plano, Tx, Us

As a direct advisor to the Executive Team, led accessibility efforts, facilitated partnerships, ideated new products, and pursued community outreach. Evaluated product UX / UI, developed procurement policies, delivered training, participated in research, and promoted inclusive hiring.♦ Delivered annual training and development for the executive and development teams around accessibility and disability inclusion. ♦ Successfully produced and developed new product features to improve accessibility and strengthen its solution to serve all people with disabilities. ♦ Increased the organization’s credibility through relationship-building and partnership development with influential leaders and organizations advancing accessibility. ♦ Received three award recognitions for my work to advance accessibility and disability inclusion within the organization and for my work within the community.

Served as an accessibility and disability inclusion expert/liaison.♦ Transformed NextCareer consulting’s approach to disability inclusion and assimilation by expanding programs and strengthening leadership and training through updated structure, processes, and procedures.♦ Conducted a pilot training program with 10 veterans and spoke to over 10 leaders from different organizations to increase awareness about accessibility and disability inclusion protocols, raising awareness and growing its talent pipeline.

Chanhassen, Mn, Us

Before being a Member Services Specialist, I had previously served as a Member Services Team Member, and served as the Commitment Day 5K Ambassador. ♦ Improved and increased member engagement through awareness of club offerings and the promotion of events and programs, such as the Commitment Day 5K run. ♦ Successfully brought in 25 signups in a single day for members to participate in our annual 90-Day Weight Loss Challenge.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Change & Leadership

Master Of Arts - Ma, Dispute Resolution

Bachelor’S Of Science In Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Human Services

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

High School Diploma