David Covarrubias

David Covarrubias was born and raised in Pico Rivera. When he was a baby he didn't twitch or respond when someone clap next to his ear. Later he was diagnosed as hard of hearing. At first he didn't want others to know that he wore hearing aids, but gradually he became comfortable about it....(more about David Covarrubias...)

Angela Hoppe-Nagao

For Angela Hoppe-Nagao, the profession of teaching speech communication came to her almost unintentionally. Hoppe-Nagao started taking German and math classes at Cerritos College while in high school as part of the College Bridge Program...(more about Angela Hoppe-Nagao...)

Monica Lopez

Born and raised in Orange County, California, Monica Lopez grew up bilingual: her parents are both of Mexican descent, and her paternal grandparents spoke predominantly Spanish. When she was a senior at Fullerton High, she met her future husband...(more about Monica Lopez...)