The Governor's Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay (GABTR) provides Maryland Relay with vital feedback and insight on the issues that affect Relay users, including quality and trends in Relay services, technology and community outreach.
To apply for a position on the Governor's Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay, please download, complete and submit the Board application form.
*Board members continue serving until a successor is appointed.
UPCOMING GABTAR MEETINGS
October, 23, 2025 - 9 :30 a.m.
This online event is open to the public. Join us on Facebook.com/MarylandRelay711 for a virtual viewing of the GABTR meeting.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMEBERS
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 Steven Cooper
Board Member
Limited Speech Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2023
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Astrid Jones
Board Member
Hearing Impaired Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
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Martelle A. Washington
Board Member
Hearing Impaired Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
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 Deirdre Lynch*
Board Member
Maryland Public Service Commission Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2019
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 Lori Markland*
Board Member
MD State Government Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2021
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 Shannon Minnick
Board Member
Limited Mobility Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2023
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Michelle Lionie Morales*
Board Member
Hearing Impaired Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2021
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 Kenneth Putkovich*
Board Member
Senior Citizen Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2021
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 Alex Simmons
Board Member
Maryland State Government Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2022
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Anibelka Henriquez Squires
Board Member
Hearing Impaired Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
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 Alfred Sonnenstrahl
Board Member
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2022
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Claudine Paxton
Board Member
Representative from the Maryland Commission on Disabilities
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
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GABTR ANNUAL REPORTS
MEETING ARCHIVES
