Posts by StephanieN
Krysta Figueroa
Staff Interpreter
Associate’s in American Sign Language Interpreting Krysta graduated from Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City in 2016 with her Associate in Applied Science in American Sign Language Interpretation, and was named the Spring 2016 Outstanding Graduate in the Human Services Division. Prior to graduating, she obtained her QAST certification and immediately after graduating, she accepted…
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Jana Foster
Staff Interpreter
Bachelor’s in Journalism & Mass Communication, Associates in American Sign Language Interpreting Jana received her Associates in Sign Language Interpreting from OSU-OKC in 2014. She also has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in Journalism and Mass Communications. She has experience working in various capacities as an interpreter, including education and community work.
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Ericka Moore
Staff Interpreter
Staff Interpreter Ericka graduated from ITP in 2014. Since then, she has worked in K-12 as an educational interpreter but has recently started taking on more community work. She enjoys meeting new interpreters and Deaf community members. Since graduating, she has continued to hone and refine her skills by being involved in the Deaf and…
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Cassidy Graves
Staff Interpreter
Bachelor’s in American Sign Language Interpreting Cassidy’s passion for American Sign Language began with her first sign language class in middle school. Cassidy obtained her Associate’s in Sign Language Interpreting from OSU-OKC in 2011 as the youngest person to graduate from the program. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Sign Language Interpreting from Sienna Heights University…
Read MoreHow do you self-advocate?
I had the pleasure recently of seeing a Deaf person beautifully self-advocate. She quoted the law, respectfully, and listed some consequences of non-compliance. I’m curious. What are ways you (as a Deaf or hard of hearing person) have successfully advocated and turned a “bring your own interpreter” to compliance?
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Christi Gibson
Office Assistant
Bachelor of Psychology Christi graduated from OSU – Stillwater with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She is married to her high school sweetheart. They have one son who plays wheelchair basketball, so they are constantly traveling to tournaments. Christi’s hobbies include working out, spending time with her family, and trying to be a…
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Courtney Tunender
Office Manager & Scheduler
A graduate of OSU-OKC, Courtney continues to work on skill building and raising her certification level. She has worked as an education interpreter and volunteers in areas she is qualified. She is married with three children, is an avid animal lover and enjoys naps and hanging out with family.
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Stephanie Nichols
CEO & owner
Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Sign Language Interpreting Stephanie became a professional interpreter in 1992. Formerly married to a Deaf man, she has seen the joys and struggles of the Deaf community. She is the CEO & owner of SLRS and is a member of NAD, OAD, RID and OKRID. She was appointed to…
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