About Us
About Us
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Mission
Mission
It is the mission of the Nevada Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NVRID) to advocate for best practices in interpreting, professional development for practitioners, and for the highest standards in the provision of interpreting services for diverse users of languages that are signed or spoken.
It is the mission of the Nevada Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NVRID) to advocate for best practices in interpreting, professional development for practitioners, and for the highest standards in the provision of interpreting services for diverse users of languages that are signed or spoken.
Objectives
Objectives
The principle objective of Nevada Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NVRID) is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of the interpretation of American Sign Language (ASL) and English and the transliteration of English and support the activities of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community organizations.
The principle objective of Nevada Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NVRID) is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of the interpretation of American Sign Language (ASL) and English and the transliteration of English and support the activities of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community organizations.
NVRID is a non-profit, affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
For more information about RID, go to www.rid.org
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Contact Hailey at President@nvrid.org
President- Hailey Cisneros
President- Hailey Cisneros
Hailey Cisneros was born and raised in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a recent graduate from College of Southern Nevada and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies: ASL/ English Interpreting. She has been involved with NVRID in various capacities for the past 4 years and has loved volunteering her time to this community and serving with colleagues. Hailey loves learning, solving problems, and being a team player-- all of which she is lucky to be able to do in this profession and with this organization! Not only does she hold the board position of Treasurer, but she also chairs the Professional Development Committee. In her free time, Hailey enjoys playing with her dogs, Kbooz and Leilani, and finding new recipes to cook. She loves to travel and explore places she hasn't been before with her partner, Tony.
Contact Hayley at vicepresident@nvrid.org
Vice President- Hayley Jeeter
Vice President- Hayley Jeeter
I have been a nationally credentialed professional interpreter since 1999, and I currently teach in the Deaf Studies department at Nevada State University. I have worked in many different settings, but my focus has always remained the same: the work of interpreting is about trust, accountability, and the Deaf communities impacted by our work. I care deeply about Deaf-centered practices, ethical growth, and mentorship. Nevada has a unique interpreting landscape, where Deaf interpreters and hearing interpreters who are nationally certified, state certified and provisional often work alongside one another. I believe NVRID can help create opportunities for shared growth while continuing to earn, protect, and renew trust with our Deaf communities through the way we show up in every interaction.
Contact Day at secretary@nvrid.org
Secretary- Dejah Burchfield
Secretary- Dejah Burchfield
Dejah (Day) Burchfield is an Ohio native who resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a recent graduate of College of Southern Nevada and earned her Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language/English Interpreting. She has been volunteering with NVRID and other organizations for most of her life. Dejah loves being creative, meeting new people, and learning new skills along with using all of those to better her environment(s). As a firm believer in, “Access is not a privilege, it is a right.” She promises to use her privilege in the uplift-ment of others and to always provide access. In her free time you’ll find her out-and-about hiking, exploring new-found places; or crocheting at home cuddling with their fur-babies Tearney and Zamora.
Treasurer- Alexis Griffith
Treasurer- Alexis Griffith
Alexis is honored to serve as a Member-at-Large for the Southern Nevada community. A recent honors graduate of the College of Southern Nevada’s with her Bachelor of Applied Science in Deaf Studies: American Sign Language/ English Interpreting, she is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the Deaf and hard of hearing community. With prior experience serving as Member-at-Large for the CSN ASL Club, and numerous volunteer roles, Alexis has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to advocacy and cultural awareness. As the mother of a Deaf daughter, her dedication is both professional and deeply personal. She looks forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact through community involvement and service here in Nevada.
Contact Sam at malsouth@nvrid.org.
Member at Large, South- Sam Orellana
Member at Large, South- Sam Orellana
Hi! My name is Sam Orellana, and I'm a recent graduate from the College of Southern Nevada Interpreter Preparation Program. During my time at CSN, I served as both President and Vice President of the ASL Club. My experience serving in these positions really helped me understand the importance of community and working in service of it. I was able to make a difference among the Deaf Studies students and make connections with multiple organizations throughout Las Vegas. I would be honored to serve as NVRID's Member-at-Large South, to help support both the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and Interpreter communities of Nevada!
Interested in serving on the Board of Directors? Please contact: president@nvrid.org
Member at Large, North- VACANT
Member at Large, North- VACANT
Contact Alison at president@nvrid.org
Past President- Alison Mlikan
Past President- Alison Mlikan
Alison is a Chicago area native and currently living in Illinois again after moving from Reno, Nevada. Prior to Reno, she lived in Las Vegas for five years. She has been a professional interpreter for 10 years, working mostly in K-12 education and out in the community. In December 2013, she graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in ASL-English Interpretation, and currently holds her EIPA 4.0+ and NIC. Since 2022, she has been volunteering for NVRID in the capacity as Membership Chair, Secretary, and Professional Development Committee Chair. She is looking forward to continuing to serve the Nevada interpreting and Deaf communities however she can from her new home. When she is not working, she loves to spend time with her two fur babies, Tusken Raider and Tinkerbell, and her significant other who is currently working towards his Master's Degree at UNR.
Committees
Committees
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