About Us
GESTURES OF LOVE cec
At Gestures of Love Community Enrichment Corporation (CEC), the Board, with the support of our Deaf Circle of Advisors, strive to use our varied gifts and talents to create a culture of bridging the communication gap that is more than just a metaphor; but an inspiration and figure of speech in a silent world. We strive to demonstrate Compassion, Love, and Commitment in building and strengthening relationships between the Deaf and Hearing through communication and fellowship. We promote not only an enjoyable experience through learning the beautiful language of sign but also acceptance and respect in a diverse community as the two learn, connect and build relationships. We welcome all to learn the beautiful language of sign.
PRESIDENT
Arsenia Clark is Founder and President of Gestures of Love Community Enrichment Corporation. She is an encourager / motivator who enjoys community service and learning sign language / deaf culture. Past experiences include Owner/Operator of a Charter Bus Company (Promise Land Tours and G-K Travels), substitute teacher and Para-Professional on an Elementary level (Special Education). Although she has been signing for over 30 years (in a religious setting), she is continually learning and has a passion for improving communication among those who are different and often overlooked. Overwhelmed by the large percentage of hearing people who do not know Sign Language and who have deaf family members, friends, co-workers, etc; she recognized a need for effective communication to bring families and communities closer; thus Gestures of Love Community Enrichment Corporation was established. Learning to communicate through sign language with those in our families and communities who are deaf is more than learning a second language – it’s a “gesture of love”. Gestures of Love's Mission is to bridge the communication gap between the deaf and hearing through education and teaching the beautiful language of Sign.
Vice president & TREASURER
Morris Clark, Sr. is Vice President & Treasurer for Gestures of Love Community Enrichment Corporation. He enjoys good conversation (communication). He meets no strangers. His professional experiences include business management and expertise in the transportation industry. He is a friend to members of the deaf community and enjoys the travel, learning and the laughter. He ensures Gestures of Love's trips and social gatherings are wholesome and infused with opportunities to meet and greet a variety of people; providing opportunities for both the hearing and deaf to not only have an enjoyable experience together but feel accepted and respected in a diverse hearing community.
Strategic Communications Liaison & Secretary
Tykeira Stanton is a lifelong student who enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences broadening and enhancing the lives of others. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Afro-American Studies from Howard University. She also holds a Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University and is currently enrolled in a Master of Professional Studies in Applied Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology at George Mason University.
She has prior experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and is currently shadowing a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to complete the required clinical hours prior to her BCBA licensure exam.