Senior Sign Language Interpreter
Student Affairs | McBurney Center
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Amy is a Wisconsin licensed, nationally certified interpreter who works between American Sign Language (ASL) and English. She has worked in higher education since 2001. Many of her 20-plus years’ interpreting experience have been at UW-Madison, and she also serves the community in medical settings, vocational contexts, arts and civic spaces.
Amy offers a unique perspective as an interpreter with degrees in zoology & conservation biology (UW ‘96) and anthrozoology. Amy’s interpreter training was at UW-Milwaukee. She mentors students and new interpreters, explores language usage in STEM, and volunteers with Madison Friends of International Students.
Amy’s talks can also be offered in ASL (American Sign Language).
Talks:
I’ve taken ASL classes. Now what??
Let’s explore what options are available to you as a beginning signer! What should you do next if you want to keep learning ASL, what are ways to work with the Deaf community, and what does it take to be an effective interpreter?
How to work with interpreters + How interpreters work: Collaboration for communication access
Booking interpreters for your event is only the first step toward communication access. Learn multiple ways to create a user-friendly space for d/Deaf and hard of hearing participants. Get the inside scoop on how interpreters prepare for your event and what promotes success for everyone involved.