Summary
Candice Tate is a seasoned leader in deaf and hard of hearing services with over a decade directing state and nonprofit programs, currently serving as Deaf Services Program Director at the NC Department of Health and Human Services and CEO of the National Coalition on Mental Health and Deaf Individuals. She combines clinical expertise—holding a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University—with deep policy and systems-change experience from roles in Georgia, Minnesota, and national mental health initiatives. Candice has built and advised consumer-centered, culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health systems, and she runs a consultancy that has guided government and nonprofit partners in service design. Her background as a licensed psychologist and editor underscores strong analytical, communication, and program-development skills. Based in Morganton, NC, she brings a unique blend of clinical practice, research-informed policy work, and nonprofit leadership focused on expanding access and participation for Deaf communities. Outside her professional work she explores web development basics and creates pixel art and games, reflecting a hands-on curiosity about technology and creative problem solving.
5 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Clinical Psychology, PhD, Clinical Psychology at Gallaudet University
BS, Psychology, BS, Psychology at Western Michigan University