Meet the ASL Flurry Team
Fostering ASL Advancement Through Innovative Educational Gaming Technology
We are a dedicated team, passionately committed to advancing American Sign Language-English bilingualism, translation, and interpreting. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, we aim to create a digital learning environment that transcends traditional boundaries. Join us in our journey to revolutionize ASL education and promote a world where language mastery is not just achievable but also enjoyable for everyone.
Founder & CEO
Melissa, a professor emeritus and former director of the ASL-English interpreting program at Palomar College (1997–2021), holds a doctorate and master’s in Teaching and Learning from UC San Diego. Her research on interpreters in public schools was published by Gallaudet University Press. With a background in education, language acquisition, and interpreting, she brings a multidimensional perspective to her work. As a parent of a Deaf young adult and former foster parent to Deaf children, her passion for sign language education is deeply personal, driving her commitment to building meaningful connections and accessibility.
The Leadership
Diane Delaney
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Hannan
Product Management Consultant
Kopal Sharma
Volunteer AI & Data Engineer
Star Grieser
Chief Marketing Officer
Administrative & Production Team
Kimberly Avila
Project Coordination
Victor Cañete
Product Development
Rupert Dubler
AI Partnership Lead
Mikey Guertz
Video Editing Team
Abbie Hlavacek
Technology Lead
Daniel Nakaji
Avatar Reviewer
Philip Pham
Motion Design & Animation
Gabo Ponte-Fleary
Video Editing
Martin Sanchez Lopez
Video Editing
DylanJay Simmons
Video Editing
Aline Smith
Graphic Design
Anna Tucker
Administration
Alexis Valdillez
Web & Webinar Development
