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Linda Carroll
AA
, (former R.S.C), C.D.I, Legally Qualified
Interpreting experience: Linda has been interpreting since 1978.
Bio:
Linda who lives in New Mexico is a Deaf Cherokee of Eastern Band and Wolf Clan from Great Smoky Mountains who lives in New Mexico. She specializes in legal and mental health interpreting.
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Samond Bishara, M.Ed., CDI
Email: sbishara@sorenson.com
Salt Lake City, UT
Interpreting experience: Certified since 2013 - Been in Medical, K-12, VRS, VRI, and Legal settings.
Bio: Samond was born in Korea and was adopted by Deaf parents. Samond has been teaching ASL/Interpreting since 2007.
Fun Fact: Samond used to make Sushi in an upscale store for 5 years.
Favorite quote: "Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots."


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Jenny Gough
Phd

Interpreting experience: Jenny has been interpreting since 2018.
Bio: Dr. Jenny Gough is an Indigenous Deaf woman originally from NYC. She is a teacher, researcher, Deafhood POC curriculum developer, Deafhood facilitator, and community interpreter.

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Johanna Katz-Searls
​BA, MA, DI
Interpreting experience: Johanna has been interpreting professionally since 2018.
Bio: Johanna is a Jewish Deaf Latina from Argentina who lives in Rochester, NY. She works mainly with immigrants and DeafBlind community in different settings.


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  • Home
  • DIA Programs
    • Journey Begins Here
    • Gear Up >
      • Meet the Team
      • Module 1
      • Module 2
      • Module 3
      • Module 4
      • Module 5
    • Next Step
    • Affinity Mentoring
  • Translation
  • Resources
    • Profession Overview
  • Contact Us