Nia Lazarus

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I am a PhD candidate at the University of Cologne in Germany, investigating colexification in British Sign Language and German Sign Language. My work is inspired by my life-long fascination with languages and linguistics, sparked during early childhood in my native Oakland, California. My background and other work include social justice advocacy, especially in the areas of accessibility for deaf people, bilingual-bimodal deaf education, and anti-racism, as well as their intersections. Quality bilingual deaf education is another source of motivation for me, based on my experiences navigating various school settings throughout childhood and teaching elementary school for three years until 2020. I have been a part of a team of anti-racism consultants, providing training and consultation. Aside from diving into new languages, I love honing my imaginative skills in art, design, and technology. Globetrotting also gives me immense joy. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Italian from Georgetown University and a Master of Education in Deaf Education from Boston University.

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