Staff

Wyatt Scott
Executive Director

Born profoundly deaf and raised in Kingston, he attended Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf and graduated there in 2012. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in history and international studies from Gallaudet University (2016) and a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Carleton University (2019). During his time in Ottawa, he had several opportunities to work in the federal government and build his public service experience.

For most of his youth, he was an active advocate for Deaf youth and served on the Deaf Youth Canada (DYC-JSC) board to promote Deaf youth rights. He worked with the CAD-ASC executive team as a project director to develop a report on national accessibility standards in Canada.

He is a passionate researcher in the history of ancient and medieval civilizations, enjoys travelling around the world and connecting with international Deaf communities, and enjoys hiking.

Neige Rudi
Executive Assistant

Originally from a charming seaside town in southern NB, Canada, Neige is a versatile professional who combines a background in the STEM field with a passion for community engagement. A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a degree in Laboratory Science Technology, Neige has contributed to multiple research and technical projects at various organizations, such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Dow Chemical Canada.

Today, Neige is contracted with CAD-ASC to work as an executive assistant, which includes managing interior operations, assisting with various administrative tasks, and coordinating CAD-ASC’s participation in community events. Embodying our core values of communication, respect, accessibility, and diversity, Neige helps to foster a welcoming and efficient environment for our members and the broader community.

Joseph Antle
Administrative Assistant

Joseph Antle is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a degree in Information Technology with an immersion in American Sign Language and Deaf Cultural Studies. He has experience in the IT field involving Deaf and hearing customers’ inquiries and concerns regarding various accessibility services across Canada such as SRV Canada VRS and other platforms.

Joseph is contracted with CAD-ASC as an Administrative Assistant to assist with the day-to-day operations of an office by maintaining technology equipment, updating the website, preparing documents for Zoom meetings, filing paperwork, answering VRS calls, greeting visitors at receptions, managing donor records, and providing official tax receipts for donors.

Scott Simser, LL.B
Special Advisor to the Executive Director

Scott Simser brings many years of experience with litigation and advocacy to CAD-ASC. After receiving his J.D. from the Law Society of Ontario, he went on to advocate at many levels of court, such as the Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Court of Appeal, and Tax Court of Canada. Scott also has a Master of Business Administration degree and headed his own law practice for several years.

For over seven years, he headed a law practice that served the Deaf and hard of hearing community, achieving legal victories such as establishing broader accessibility rights for Deaf organizations and expanding access to captioning services.