Sign Language Interpreter Contracts and Resources Program

Approved Interpreters and rate brackets

All our approved and registered Sign Language Interpreters are certified (or have received credentials as qualified by ODHH) and abide by the Code of Professional Conduct of the National Association of the Deaf and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

The hourly rates for interpreters depend on their number of years of experience since their initial certification. After every five years of experience, interpreters’ rates move up to the next rate bracket. This happens quarterly on the first day of January, April, July, and October. If initial certification was on one of those dates, they are moved up at the next quarterly rate bracket change. Rates also depend on whether the appointment is in King County or any other county. If held virtually, the appointment location is considered to be where it would be held in person.

Interpreters work through our Contractors (booking agencies). Our Contractors' contact information, service area coverage, and booking fees can be seen here:  Contractor Information. Please note we have a list of freelance/independent contractors in the first table, then agencies, on that page.

Deaf Interpreters are specialists who are often fundamental for successful communication access, and essential in high stakes situations. DIs have distinct formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences that enable nuanced comprehension influenced by region, culture, age, literacy, education, social economic status, as well as physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges. If an interpreter, or contractor (agency) recommends a Deaf Interpreter for a specific appointment, the recommendation is made to ensure effective communication. If you need more justification or clarification, please feel free to contact ODHHThere is a separate table below which includes our list of registered Deaf Interpreters

 

For interpreter rates which coincide with their years of experience, click on these contractors' rates links:

ASL Professionals               All Hands Community Interpreting Services               A2Z Interpreting               American Sign Language, Inc.       

Deaf-Blind Service Center                           Universal Language Service    

 

Last updated: March 28, 2024    
       
Last name First Name Initial Certification on File

Years of Experience

Abrams Lori 1/19/1999 21-25
Adams Tammy 6/10/2003 21-25
Alegria Alanna 1/10/2020 1-5
Allen Caroline 8/26/2008 16-20
Alexander Claire 7/28/2006 16-20
Andersen Sandy 6/24/2003 21-25
Armentrout Rebecca 1/8/2021 1-5
Arslanian Karma 9/18/2012 11-15
Arslanian Michael 9/11/2009 11-15
Austin Jennifer 4/29/2003 21-25
Bahler Amber 3/27/2006 16-20
Bain Glenna 1/16/1993 31+
Bauer Mary 10/2/2002 21-25
Bazinet Paula 12/7/2009 11-15
Beaulaurier Cynthia 8/20/1997 26-30
Bergman Abby 6/29/2009 11-15
Berk Tamara 5/2/1995 26-30
Berkman Nicole 6/29/2009 11-15
Bishop Vanessa 6/11/2018 6-10
Blackburn- Tofstad Kim 9/3/2003 21-25
Bontrager Bernita 7/16/2021 1-5
Bookshnis Kristina 9/21/2015 6-10
Boote Alyson 1/26/2006 16-20
Bouman Kimberly 8/11/2009 11-15
Bower Kasey 6/12/2009 11-15
Bradley Belinda 12/27/2002 21-25
Bray Amanda 3/6/2007 16-20
Brown Hollie 5/29/2012 11-15
Bruce Jacqueline (Jackie) 6/22/1994 26-30
Brunson Kelly 1/27/2007 16-20
Bunker Laurel 9/25/2009 11-15
Burkett Antonio 12/9/2021 1-5
Bush Crystal 12/7/2009 11-15
Butler Kam 9/23/2002 21-25
Camarata Christy 7/24/2000 21-25
Carlson Karen 1/20/1980 31+
Casseday Stephenie 6/25/2009 11-15
Cavallaro Ashley 3/24/2015 6-10
Cave Muffy 1/19/2006 16-20
Cespedes Rachel 11/2/2012 11-15
Chapman Sean 9/12/2023 1-5
Chester Madison 2/17/2016 6-10
Childs Shalawn 8/5/2008 11-15
Coates Donald 7/16/2003 21-25
Collins Natalie 2/12/2003 21-25
Colondres Hilda 8/3/2005 16-20
Conner Luanne 6/28/1978 31+
Corra Shanta 3/17/2006 16-20
Cosentino Abel 7/28/2000 21-25
Crest Nivia 11/11/2008 16-20
Cruz Marcus 12/12/2023 1-5
Culpovich Cindy 2/12/2003 21-25
Cyr John 12/15/2011 11-15
Dahl Christine 8/7/2009 11-15
Dahl Emily 7/16/2002 21-25
Davis Joel 4/2/2000 21-25
De Witt Katherine 4/28/2005 16-20
Deverin Kristin 11/20/2015 6-10
Diaz Ellen 9/18/2012 11-15
Diez Kimberly 5/19/1994 26-30
Doty Carol 8/15/2002 21-25
Dreyfus Carly 9/10/2021 1-5
Duval Heather 7/19/2009 11-15
Elliot Marlene 2/5/1990 31+
Feuling Jamee 11/12/2008 16-20
Figueroa Kelly 2/2/2009 10-15
Fuller Michelle 6/12/1995 26-30
Fulwiler Grant 8/31/2009 11-15
Geal Sienna 8/18/2014 6-10
Gemma Sara 3/18/2020 1-5
Gerken Lindsay 7/30/2014 16-20
Gordon Philena 12/17/2015 6-10
Graff Joey 4/15/1997 26-30
Gravier R Bobbi 11/14/1984 31+
Griffin Erin 3/23/2009 11-15
Gullick Jack 8/21/2020 1-5
Hankinson Janelle 10/24/1986 31+
Hansen Shelly 2/24/1992 31+
Harris Amy 7/28/2009 11-15
Hayslip-Pacut Walter 8/10/2023 1-5
Hazard Rachel 1/21/2011 11-15
Hedrick Joni 2/28/2003 21-25
Herberger Elizabeth 5/23/2008 16-20
Hicks Bianca 7/13/2009 11-15
Hofstede Jill 9/23/1991 31+
Holland  Elizabeth 7/16/2021 1-5
Holmberg Lisa 1/20/1980 31+
Howell Laurel 10/1/2012 11-15
Huitt Dana 10/1/1981 31+
Huntsman Staci 5/6/2008 16-20
Ives Jolleen 4/21/2009 11-15
Jarnes Nohelani 3/20/2009 11-15
Jennings Kelly 6/25/2009 11-15
Jobe Christina 8/7/2008 11-15
Jones Colleen 12/11/2012 11-15
Jones Cori 1/29/2015 6-10
Jones Emily 10/17/2008 16-20
Katon-Frost Mandy 11/29/2023 1-5
Keller Danielle 4/22/2008 16-20
Karr Sarah 1/17/2012 11-15
Ker Charlotte 8/5/2010 11-15
Kinch Jarren 4/15/2009 11-15
Klindtworth Melissa 2/8/2008 16-20
Knight Jacqueline 11/10/2004 16-20
Kosanovich Jane 3/27/1995 26-30
Kosanovich Michael 4/29/1995 26-30
Kovatch Beth 3/20/2007 16-20
Larimore Danielle 4/22/2011 11-15
Larson Cameron 8/12/2009 11-15
Lee Robert 10/1/1992 31+
Lester Jeanene 10/1/1994 26-30
Litzen Mary Clare 5/30/1998 26-30
Long Rena 2/12/2008 16-20
Lorenz Pamela 1/16/1993 31+
Lunstrum Jody 10/5/2007 16-20
Lupson Kathi 6/19/1985 31+
Lynch Charles 11/16/2009 11-15
MacDougall Elizabeth 10/3/1993 31+
Mackey Erin 3/25/2022 1-5
MacLean Polly 11/5/1985 31+
Maine Israel Allison 11/2/2006 16-20
Mariapain Carolyn 5/9/2017 6-10
Massena Marie 1/13/2006 16-20
May-Folden Priya 6/10/2022 1-5
McGuire Molly 2/5/1990 31+
McIntosh Lisa 8/25/2004 16-20
McIver Sierra 1/31/2020 1-5
McKenna Dawn 9/23/2003 21-25
McManus Tara 6/29/2009 11-15
Medlock Aaron 5/31/1998 26-30
Medlock Andrea 7/22/1998 26-30
Meyer Paula 3/1/2005 16-20
Miller Anne-Marie 8/10/2009 11-15
Miller Naomi 9/25/2009 11-15
Morris Kathleen 7/9/1997 26-30
Morrison Dave 4/11/1994 26-30
Morrissey Abby 6/29/2010 11-15
Mroz Daniel 5/2/2013 11-15
Musgrove Tiffany 11/28/2011 11-15
Nazloo Lettie 1/8/2021 1-5
Newell Kendall 8/21/1998 26-30
Noble Suzanne 1/16/1993 31+
Page Kimberly 2/13/2012 11-15
Parsons Angie 5/22/1999 21-25
Pease Amie 10/15/2001 21-25
Pell Laura 7/7/2009 11-15
Perry April 7/24/2000 21-25
Pfeil Jennifer 3/30/2004 16-20
Pidkameny Andrew 5/24/2017 6-10
Piegdon Dawn 3/30/2004 16-20
Putnam Shevonne 7/13/2001 21-25
Quiroga Annette 3/18/2003 21-25
Reed Michelle 3/14/1999 21-25
Reinhardt Laurie 11/6/1978 31+
Riecks Kristin 9/25/2009 11-15
Reyna Audrey 4/2/2012 11-15
Riggs Angela 6/24/2009 11-15
Riley Kristina 12/15/2003 21-25
Rivera Victor 1/4/2024 1-5
Robinson Amber 5/29/2012 11-15
Robinson Cody 9/5/2014 6-10
Robinson Jennifer 9/28/2004 16-20
Robinson Jonathan 12/10/2021 1-5
Robison Kelly 10/21/2000 21-25
Ropella Jessica 3/17/2016 6-10
Rosen Naomi 12/12/23 1-5
Rosen Salwa 12/27/2007 16-20
Rothman Elizabeth 6/6/1991 31+
Royea Karen 12/3/2002 21-25
Salley Alyssa 4/2/2021 1-5
Sanchez LaNae 3/21/1994 26-30
Sano Molly 11/12/09 11-15
Serna Saamanta 9/10/2008 16-20
Shaw Melissa 4/17/2006 16-20
Shew Bronwynn 1/3/2011 11-15
Sinay Michelle 9/23/2000 21-25
Smith Joanna 4/16/1999 21-25
Smith Tracy 3/31/1995 26-30
Star Seven 7/26/2002 21-25
Stemkoski Breanna 8/29/2012 11-15
Stoddard Christine 2/23/2012 11-15
Stoll Renee 9/12/2008 16-20
Stone Annabelle 10/16/2009 11-15
Tapert Susan 11/28/2011 11-15
Thayer Damon 4/4/2001 21-25
Thomas Catherine 2/25/1985 31+
Thomas Edwin 11/6/2012 11-15
Thomas Lisa 12/17/2007 16-20
Thornton Mary 2/27/2012 11-15
Traub Carolyn 12/6/2005 16-20
Vehlies Meaghan 1/5/2016 6-10
Wagner Ashley 7/6/2022 1-5
Walker Donna 3/23/2001 21-25
Walters Moira 9/23/2003 21-25
Weber Heidi 7/31/2006 16-20
Welch Zachary 9/21/2015 6-10
White Heather 2/6/2002 21-25
Whitworth Sheridan 3/5/2021 1-5
Wick Topher 5/17/2016 6-10
Wilder Ashley 7/14/2009 11-15
Wilkes Amanda 2/25/2008 16-20
Williams Eloisa 9/9/2004 16-20
Williams IV Ernest 10/25/2017 6-10
Williams Love Caryl 3/11/1997 26-30
Willow Cody 8/13/2019 1-5
Zappitello Britany 9/27/2012 11-15

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Deaf Interpreters Listing

Please read information about Deaf Interpreters at the top of this page.

The following are either Certified Deaf Interpreters or are considered Qualified Deaf Interpreters by ODHH and are required to maintain continuing education units to enhance and improve their service. Effort should be made to schedule Certified DIs first, and if none are available, schedule QDIs. Exception may be made if a specific QDI is requested. 

Last name First Name Initial Certification on File Years of Experience
       

Belozovsky

Arkady 12/2/2014 6-10

Glaser

Paul 10/15/2014  6-10

Hafer

Sarah 02/05/2012 11-15
Phillips Jessica 7/1/2016

6-10

Plecher

John 6/17/2008 16-20

Quinn

Susan 12/19/22 1-5

Quiroga

Jeremy 12/15/2011 11-15
Reis Julie 1/26/2024

1-5

Rifkin

Phyllis 1/5/2016 6-10
Robbins

Karen

12/1/1999 21-25

Rogers

Buck 6/1/2010 11-15

Sanders

Krystal 11/18/2015 6-10

Savidge

Ellie 1/25/2008 16-20

Shannon

Robin 10/8/2009 11-15
Shannon

Rogan

7/28/2022 1-5

Stubbs

Steven 6/18/2008 16-20

Thayer

Colleen 2/27/2003 21-25

Babb

Eric QDI 1-5

Barreras

Ronise

QDI 16-20

Belo

Ariele

QDI 6-10

Brown

Thadeus QDI 6-10

Castillo

Dina Marie

QDI 6-10

Dockter

Terry

QDI 26-30

Dominguez

Ray

QDI 6-10

Gonzalez

Changer

QDI 1-5

Hopkinson

Gabrielle

QDI 6-10

Kozlowski

Veronica

QDI 1-5
LeMieux
 
Darcie QDI 6-10

Lepore

Veronica "Roni" QDI 6-10
Mathis
 
Stephanie QDI 6-10

McClurkan

Kimberly

QDI 16-20
Painter Braden QDI

6-10

Peterson

Johnnie

QDI 6-10

Philo-House

Karen

QDI 6-10
Plummer La Toya QDI 

1-5

Riabinin

Aleksandr

QDI 1-5

Scheir

Eric

QDI 6-10
Shannon
 
Rogan QDI 1-5

Spooner

Mira QDI 6-10

Stelzer-Dockter

Zoia "Cammi"

QDI 6-10

Stratton

Bethany

QDI 1-5

Summers

Adam QDI