Founders of ASL Interpreter Collaborative
Erin (she/her)
Professionally:
Erin took a class in basic ASL in high school as an elective and fell in love with the language. She got a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, but it just wasn't the career for her. She graduated from the SWIC interpreter training program in 2004. She worked with DeafWay interpreting services from 2005 until it's closing in 2022.
She loves interpreting in the medical field, and other science related topics. She's also spent several years mentoring other new interpreters through DeafWay's former mentoring program and is looking forward to creating more opportunities the future generation of interpreters.

Personally:

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Erin is an introvert. She tends to be on the quiet side, but loves getting to know people one on one.
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She has three rambunctious boys: Caden (who also uses the name Reuben, working towards his black belt in karate, 11), Owen (almost 7, and a ball of energy), Jackson (3 and still my sweet baby).
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Her husband, Joshua (deaf in one ear) is a graphic designer and the official maker of kettle corn for our summer time venture, Tricerapops kettle corn.
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Erin spends her free time (ha! What's that?) getting chocolate milk, chicken nuggets for the littles and putting Paw Patrol on the kindle. She also watches Peppa Pig, Mr. Beast, and Let's Game it out (YouTube stuff my kids watch).
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Erin dreams about naps, and not stepping on toys.
Xane (they/them)
Professionally:

Xane became fascinated by sign language in second grade when their teacher gave them an alphabet book in ASL. From there, they followed that interest and started to self teach signs as well as songs.
Starting college in 2009, working towards an accounting degree, they became bored with the monotony and started researching new degrees. At this point, this is where they learned that being an ASL interpreter was a true profession and they never looked back!
Starting the SWIC interpreter training program in 2010, they graduated in May of 2012 with their degree for Sign Language Studies: Associates in Applied Science. Received their first certification in 2013 to now being a nationally certified interpreter as of 2021.
They love interpreting in a variety of settings such as post-secondary, performance, medical, alternative lifestyle events, and are starting to dip their toes into court room settings.
Personally:
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Xane is 34 years old (far from neurotypical but of what? who knows!).
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If you know True Colors, they are: Green, Gold, Blue, Orange.
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They are open and willing to talk about the "hush hush" topics like mental health, religion, sex, gender, and all the things. All of which they have struggled with in the past. Now they love supporting people through their journeys and also validating folks for where they are and their experiences.
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Xane is actively trying to learn about new cultures and communities whenever they get the chance. They are always willing to ask questions and be called out on places for growth.
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Xane is a part of the Queer, Trans, polyamorous, kink, and BDSM communities.
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They are a parent of two kiddos: Jason (15 years old, ADHD) and Sadie (4 years old, autistic).
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They are a partner to Phillip (35, ADHD and autistic).
