Beyond the Words: Elevating Interpreting for Deaf Professionals
Workshop Description:
Interpreters play a pivotal role in how Deaf professionals are perceived in leadership, meetings, and workplace dynamics. This session unpacks the real-world challenges Deaf professionals face and how interpreter choices, both intentional and unconscious, can shape their authority and influence. Through real feedback from Deaf professionals, we'll explore ethical dilemmas, unconscious bias, and power dynamics in interpreted interactions. Expect a highly interactive experience with pre-recorded interviews, real-time discussions, and guided reflections to help you elevate your interpreting approach and ensure Deaf professionals are fully empowered in their roles.
Workshop Objectives:
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify three common challenges Deaf professionals face in leadership and workplace settings.
- Share one way how interpreter decisions influence the perception of Deaf professionals in professional environments.
- Express confidence in assessing feedback from Deaf professionals to enhance interpreting effectiveness in workplace settings.
Presenter Bio:
Katie Murch is a visionary leader, accomplished business strategist, and passionate advocate for personal empowerment. With an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Katie brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her role as a dynamic speaker and thought leader. Audiences are drawn to Katie's captivating speaking style and unique ability to inspire action, making her presentations a must-attend for anyone seeking transformation and growth.
Katie spearheads a digital organization, 52 Alliance, dedicated to empowering nonprofits and small businesses through strategic systems and valuable resources. Katie also shares invaluable research and insights on living a purpose-driven life with her followers. Katie's engaging approach has helped countless individuals overcome obstacles and succeed personally and professionally.
As a former Miss Deaf Texas and runner-up to Miss Deaf America, Katie has long been recognized for her leadership efforts. Her journey has taken her to esteemed organizations such as The Aspen Institute, SXSW, Comcast, Snowmass Tourism, Junior Achievement, and the National Association of the Deaf, where she has made a lasting impact through her strategic vision and commitment to excellence.
Katie's accolades include awards such as Best Salesperson, Best Presenter, and recognition from the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement. Her innovative leadership style has even earned her the title "The Profit," inspired by Marcus Lemonis, for her transformative work.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Katie finds joy in life’s simple pleasures—exploring the pages of a book, creating culinary delights in the kitchen, or enjoying the serenity of the night sky from her backyard hammock with her beloved Pomeranian. Originally hailing from beautiful locales like Berkeley and Aspen, she now calls Austin, Texas, her home.