WHO I AM
I began interpreting at a young age after meeting a Deaf coworker, learning ASL, and eventually turning it into a career. A chance encounter redefined my life and led me to this fulfilling work with an incredible population.
BACKGROUND & BIO
EDUCATION:
Seattle Central Community College:
Associates of Applied Science: Interpreter Training - 2005
Central Washington University:
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies: Humanties; minor in Philosophy - 2007
CERTIFICATION/TRAINING:
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf:
NIC-Advanced - 2009
TRANSCRIPTION
TypeWell
Basic Training Course - 2006
Turbo I Course - 2012
EXPERIENCE:
Business/Technical
Legal
Post-secondary Education
Medical
Platform
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
Video Relay Service (VRS)
ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS:
Member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): 2005 - lifetime
Member of Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WSRID): 2007 - 2018
Member of Washington State Association of the Deaf (WSAD): 2014
Member of Puget Sound Association of the Deaf (PSAD): 2015 - lifetime
WSRID Board Director, Treasurer, Membership Chair, Webmaster, & 2015 Conference Chair, 2010 - 2018
Member of Potomac Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 2018 - current
WSRID “Judie Husted” Member of the Year: 2012