05/27/2026
HDS Board Spotlight: Joe Valenti
“I want to help HDS expand its services, eliminate wait lists, have consistent funding, and run compassionately and professionally.”
Meet Joe Valenti, Partner Lawyer and dedicated HDS Board Member of 14 years.
Joseph’s connection to HDS’s mission is deeply personal. Having worn hearing aids since childhood and living with both hearing and vision challenges, he understands firsthand how critical communication access, assistive technology, and supportive services can be.
Professionally, Joseph focuses on white-collar and civil rights law in business and government settings, bringing thoughtful leadership and advocacy to the board.
Through his service, Joseph hopes to help HDS continue expanding access, reducing waitlists, strengthening sustainable funding, and delivering services with both compassion and professionalism.
Fun fact: Joseph’s distinct deep-toned “Southern” voice isn’t from living in the South at all. A lifelong Pennsylvanian, he describes it as a blend of Pittsburgh roots and what he calls his own “deaf accent.”
Thank you, Joseph, for helping advance access, connection, and opportunity across our community.
