Meet Your Instructors
Jessica Williams, M.D.
Jessica Williams, MD is a NIDA T32 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Transdisciplinary Training in Addictions Research program and an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She serves as the lead psychiatrist for the BJC Behavioral Health Deaf Services Clinic, where she provides culturally and linguistically affirming mental and behavioral health care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) individuals. Dr. Williams’s work centers on improving equity in mental health care and healthcare education for people with disabilities, with a particular focus on the D/HH community. Her research examines structural and data-driven contributors to health disparities and emphasizes the development, implementation, and evaluation of disability-inclusive clinical and educational interventions. She is actively involved in designing curricula aimed at strengthening clinician competence in Deaf mental health care and disability-inclusive practice across medical training programs. She has been invited to lecture nationally on disability-inclusive care, Deaf mental health, and accessible healthcare delivery. Through her clinical, educational, and research efforts, Dr. Williams is committed to advancing actionable strategies that improve mental and behavioral health outcomes for the D/HH community.
Jaime Wilson Ph.D., ABN, ABPP
Dr. Jaime Wilson is a Deaf prescribing medical psychologist and boardcertified neuropsychologist practicing across Washington State and beyond. With hospital privileges and collaborations with physicians, forensic experts, and allied professionals, he provides extensive neuropsychological insights for global care. He’s a recognized leader in inclusive practice, having served as Past President of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL). He currently contributes to the Diversity Council of the Society of Prescribing Psychology and chairs the Diversity Committee at the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. Dr. Wilson is the author of two heartfelt, empowering books: Preserving the Etchings of the Mind offers an easy-to-read, hopeful guide to protecting the aging brain and safeguarding memory, especially in the context of hearing loss. With over 50 five-star reviews, it’s become a trusted resource for families and clinicians alike. His newly released Bridge of Time: Caregivers & Care Receivers with Hearing Loss in Alzheimer’s & Dementia is a tender roadmap for navigating memory loss and hearing loss with compassion. Born with a profound hearing loss, Dr. Wilson grew up using bilateral hearing aids and primarily communicated using spoken language, although he is also fluent in American Sign Language. He resides in Olympia, WA, with his equally Deaf wife (an RN), their three children, and their spirited King Charles Spaniel, Pepper Jack.
Corey Axelrod, MBA
Corey Axelrod, MBA, is the founder and CEO of 2axend, a Deaf-owned strategic consulting and training firm working with organizations to provide user-centric experiences to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Prior to founding 2axend, Axelrod served in several business development roles for Communication Service for the Deaf, as well as principal and digital marketing consultant for Synergetic Business Solutions, digital marketing coordinator for Purple Communications and director of marketing and business development for Hager Productions. Axelrod earned his master of business administration (MBA) with a concentration in marketing and sales management and his bachelor of science in business administration from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
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