Meet the team

Asha Nauth is the Business Support Officer at DEWA, specialising in fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. Born in London to British-Guyanese parents and profoundly Deaf, she communicates fluently in BSL and total communication. Asha has worked with organisations including Action on Hearing Loss, the Stroke Association, and DEWA, providing information, mentoring, and advocacy. She ensures smooth operations across policy development, finance, and stakeholder engagement. Outside of work, Asha enjoys exploring London, socialising, travelling, and creative crafts such as knitting, crochet, and embroidery.

Fiona Barclay is an Advocacy Project Officer at DEWA. Born in Ireland, she brings lived experience and a strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal rights. With over 20 years’ experience teaching art and craft in London, Fiona has supported children, adults, disabled people, and Deaf communities. At DEWA, she empowers Deaf women to build confidence, access support, and strengthen their voices. Outside of work, Fiona is a professional artist specialising in fine art printmaking and continues to run art workshops.

Eesha Tahir is a Research Officer at the Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association. Born in Pakistan, she brings lived experience and a deep commitment to women’s rights, empowerment, and feminism. As a woman from an ethnic minority background, Eesha is dedicated to amplifying the voices of her community and ensuring they are heard. At the Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association, she is leading a project exploring the barriers Deaf minoritised women face when accessing support for domestic violence. Through her work, Eesha highlights their lived experiences, aiming to drive meaningful and sustainable change. Outside of work, Eesha enjoys reading, particularly works by diverse authors from around the world, and she loves traveling to experience different cultures.