Sara was conducting her dissertation research in Iquitos, Peru when she was approached by a number of families who were interested in having her tutor their deaf children. She brought these families together for an initial meeting and the idea of forming a parents' association was born. Over the years, Sara has facilitated the formation of the deaf education program, built the collaborations with CEBA MORB and ISEP - Loreto, and provided financial and material support to the deaf education program. Her goal is for students who graduate from Periférico AIUS to one day become Teachers of the Deaf around Peru.

Sara currently works as a Teacher of the Deaf in the Los Angeles Unified School District Early Start (birth to 3-years-old) program for deaf and hard of hearing students. She also holds an Assistant Project Scientist position at the University of California, Los Angeles in the Center for Language, Interaction, and Culture.

Alejandro is a deaf teacher. He received his credential in basic education with a specialization in Humanities (Spanish and English) from the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional in Bogota, Colombia in 2015. He began working in Iquitos in 2017. He is the teacher in the multigrade secondary classroom.

Jessica is a deaf teacher. She received her credential in early childhood education from the Universidad del Tolima in Ibagué, Colombia in 2018. She began working in Iquitos in 2018. She is the teacher in the multigrade primary classroom. 

Moises was the President of Asociación Iquitos Unidos en Señas (AIUS) when the deaf education program was founded. He is a loving father to daughter Valery.

Patricia was the Vice President of Asociación Iquitos Unidos en Señas (AIUS) when the deaf education program was founded. She is a loving mother to daughter Valery.

Rosa was the Secretary of Asociación Iquitos Unidos en Señas (AIUS) when the deaf education program was founded. Sadly, Rosa passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was one of the most activate parents in the association and was always striving to ensure the best education and future for her son Angello.

Clinton was the Treasurer of Asociación Iquitos Unidos en Señas (AIUS) when the deaf education program was founded. He is a loving father to daughter Hilary.