Derek Dadian-Smith is a Senior Accessibility Consultant at Level Access since December 2021, specializing in accessibility evaluations of digital products against international standards such as WCAG 2. Prior to this, Derek served as a Design System Developer at Charter Communications from July 2019 to December 2021, where a library of reusable, accessible React components was developed for the company’s applications. Derek's academic experience includes roles as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Interactive Media & Web Design at Lindenwood University, where curriculum redesign efforts were led. Earlier professional experience encompasses web development and IT support at Bank of Carbondale, web design for Big Muddy Film Festival, and stage management for Theatre For Young America Inc. Derek holds a Master of Fine Arts in Mass Communication & Media Art from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Media from the University of Central Missouri.
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