Aaron Sonam Friedensohn

Program Specialist for Counseling Graduate Programs

Program Specialist for American Sign Language (ASL) Program

Alma mater(s)
  • B.A. in Deaf Education from Hampshire College

BIO

Sonam has experience working at various community organizations such as Champlain Community Services, Northern Counseling and Support Services, and The Howard Center. He has a B.A. in Deaf Education focusing on Cross Cultural Communication and Mediation: Bridging deaf and hearing communities together. His thesis was about “Deaf Education and the Debates of the Systems”. He also holds a Certification of Specialization in Advanced Level in American Sign Language.

Born in Nepal and raised in Nepal, India, and Thailand, Sonam's multi-cultural perspective and commitment toward community-centered human services advances the CESS mission and strengthens our diverse community.

Area(s) of expertise

  • Languages
  • American Sign Language (ASL)

Bio

Sonam has experience working at various community organizations such as Champlain Community Services, Northern Counseling and Support Services, and The Howard Center. He has a B.A. in Deaf Education focusing on Cross Cultural Communication and Mediation: Bridging deaf and hearing communities together. His thesis was about “Deaf Education and the Debates of the Systems”. He also holds a Certification of Specialization in Advanced Level in American Sign Language.

Born in Nepal and raised in Nepal, India, and Thailand, Sonam's multi-cultural perspective and commitment toward community-centered human services advances the CESS mission and strengthens our diverse community.

Areas of Expertise

  • Languages
  • American Sign Language (ASL)