STEPS by Kei-Che
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Industry: Education
Website: stepsbykeiche.com
Leadership: BIPOC-owned, Woman-owned, Disability-owned
ICIC Programs: Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Cohort 2 (2022)
Empower
Deaf artist, educator, and innovator Kei-Che Randle uses music and art to provide enrichment opportunities for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
Combining American Sign Language, music, online education, and performance art, Kei-Che Randle, a Black Deaf woman, is enriching the lives of young Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and empowering them to thrive in educational settings. Through innovative programs like “Def Gospel Jams,” one-on-one mentoring, group instruction, adaptive birthday party events, and more, she is raising awareness and creating pathways to success and inclusion for students with hearing disabilities.